ESL WORKSHEET - Ways of helping people

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

HELPING PEOPLE

LinguaHouse

Jul. 11, 2025

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Accepting and Refusing Help; Ways of Helping People; Offering; Socializing; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 07/11/2025

In this updated lesson, written in British English, students develop their language and skills in the context of helping people. To engage with the topic the students discuss general questions before identifying and practicing topic-related phrases. The students then listen to five short conversations to identify the situations. Then, using the context, the students identify the functional language used for offering, accepting and declining help. They then practice the language in various activities before finishing the lesson with a roleplay task. (by V. Aitken)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

ONE
Person A: Hey Sara, can I give you a hand making dinner?
Person B: That would be great, thanks.
Person A: Shall I cut the veggies?
Person B: Thanks, the knives are in the drawer.
Person A: Ok, all done, do you need any help preparing the fish?
Person B: No, thanks. Luckily, I did it earlier.

TWO
Person A: Oh look, the new Apple Watch is out. I really want one.
Person B: Why don’t you buy one?
Person A: Unfortunately, I can’t afford it until payday.
Person B: I can lend you some money if you like.
Person A: Thank you, that’s very kind but I can wait a few more weeks.
Person B: Ok, but if you change your mind, I’m happy to help out.

THREE
Person A: Hi Paul, great news. I’m coming to London for a few days.
Person B: That is fantastic, have you got somewhere to stay?
Person A: Not yet, I was going to book something online.
Person B: No, don’t do that, I can put you up here, I have a spare room.
Person A: Wonderful, thank you.
Person B: Do you want me to pick you up at the airport?
Person A: No, it’s ok, thank you. I can just get a taxi.

FOUR
Person A: Hi James, can you help me? I’m looking for a venue to rent for a big work event. I am hoping you can give me some advice on suitable places.
Person B: Sure, I know quite a few places in the city. Would you like me to arrange some viewings for you?
Person A: Yes please, if it’s not too much trouble.
Person B: Sure, I have a contact that can help me. I will be in touch.
Person A: Thank you, I appreciate that.

FIVE
Person A: Jake, are you doing anything tomorrow?
Person B: I don’t have any plans, why?
Person A: A group of us are getting together to clean up the park. If we all pitch in, it shouldn’t take too long. We could do with an extra pair of hands.
Person B: Sure, I can help. Do you need me to bring any bags to collect the rubbish?
Person A: Yes, please.

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