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Hello everyone!
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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Hi there!
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We're so happy to see you again.
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I'm Zahra and this is my friend Robert.
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Today we have a very useful topic for you.
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Yes, we will talk about asking for help.
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Asking for help is very important in daily life.
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Sometimes we need help at work,
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at home, or with friends.
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Don't worry, it's very easy to learn.
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We will show you many simple ways to ask for help.
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And remember, asking for help is normal.
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Everyone needs help sometimes.
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So, are you ready to learn with us?
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Great.
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Let's start our conversation.
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Oh, Robert, I have a problem.
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What's wrong, Zara?
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My computer is not working.
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Can you help me?
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Of course, I can help you.
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What is the problem?
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I can't open my email.
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The screen is frozen.
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Let me see.
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Did you try to restart it?
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No, I didn't.
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Should I do that?
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Yes, please try.
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Turn it off, then turn it on again.
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Okay, I'll try now.
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Oh, it's working now.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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I'm happy to help.
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You know, Robert, many people feel shy to ask for help.
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That's true.
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But asking for help is important.
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Yes.
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Let me show everyone some easy ways to ask for help.
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Good idea.
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Let's start with simple phrases.
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The easiest way is to say, can you help me?
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Yes, very simple.
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Can you help me?
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You can also say, could you help me please?
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This is more polite.
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Could you help me please?
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Right.
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Now let's practice some real situations.
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Okay, imagine you were at the supermarket.
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You can't find the milk.
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What do you say?
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Excuse me, can you help me find the milk?
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Perfect.
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Very clear and polite.
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Or you can say, Where is the milk, please?
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Good.
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Both ways are correct.
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Now, let's try another situation.
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Imagine you are carrying heavy boxes.
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You need someone to open the door for you.
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What do you say?
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Can you open the door for me, please?
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Excellent.
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Or you can say, Could you please open the door?
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Yes, both are good.
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Sometimes we need to ask for directions.
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Right.
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This happens a lot when we travel.
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Imagine you are lost.
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You need to find the train station.
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You can say, Excuse me, can you help me?
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Where's the train station?
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Or, I'm looking for the train station.
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Can you help me?
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Both ways work very well.
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Now let's talk about asking for help at work.
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Good idea!
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This is very common.
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Imagine you don't understand a task.
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You can say to your manager,
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I need some help with this task.
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Or, can you explain this to me please?
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Perfect!
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Your manager will be happy to help.
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Remember, it's okay to say, I don't understand.
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Yes, nobody knows everything.
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Asking questions shows you want to learn.
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Exactly.
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Now, what about asking friends for help?
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With friends, you can be more casual.
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You can say, hey, can you give me a hand?
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Give me a hand means help me.
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Right, it's informal but friendly.
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You can also say, I need your help with something.
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Or simply, can you help me out?
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All these ways are good for friends.
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Now, let's practice asking for small favors.
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Okay, imagine you need to borrow a pen.
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You can say, can I borrow your pen?
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Or, do you have a pen I can use?
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Both are polite and simple.
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What if you need someone to take a photo of you?
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You can say, excuse me,
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can you take a photo of me?
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Or, would you mind taking a picture of me?
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Would you mind is very polite.
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Yes, use it when asking strangers for help.
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Now, let's talk about something important.
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What is it?
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How to respond when someone asks you for help.
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Oh yes, this is important too.
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If you can help, you can say, sure, no problem.
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Or, of course, I'd be happy to help.
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These responses are friendly and positive.
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What if you can't help?
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You can say, I'm sorry, I can't right now.
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Or, I'm sorry, I'm busy at the moment.
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It's okay to say no sometimes.
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Yes, just be polite and honest.
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You can also offer to help later.
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Right.
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You can say, I can't help now,
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but I can help you later.
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Perfect.
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That shows you care.
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Now, let's practice some more examples together.
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Great idea.
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I'll ask you for help and you respond.
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Okay, go ahead.
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Zara, can you help me move this table?
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Sure.
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Let me help you.
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Where do you want to put it?
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Let's put it near the window.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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It's not a problem.
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Now you ask me for help.
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Okay.
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Robert, I need help with my homework.
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Can you explain this question?
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Of course.
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Show me the question.
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Here it is.
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I don't understand this part.
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No problem.
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Let me explain it to you.
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Thank you so much.
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You're very helpful.
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Happy to help.
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That's what friends do.
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See, everyone?
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Asking for help is easy.
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Yes.
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Just be polite and clear.
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Don't be afraid or shy.
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People usually like to help others.
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It makes them feel good too.
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Exactly.
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Helping each other is wonderful.
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Now, let's practice some useful phrases one more time.
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Good idea.
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Repeat after us, everyone.
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Can you help me?
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Could you help me, please?
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I need your help.
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Would you mind helping me?
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Can you give me a hand?
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Excuse me, can you help me find...
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Great!
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You're doing very well.
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Remember to practice these every day.
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Use them with your friends, family, and colleagues.
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The more you practice, the easier it becomes.
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And don't forget to say thank you when someone helps you.
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Yes, always show gratitude.
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You can say, thank you so much.
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Or, I really appreciate your help.
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Being grateful is very important.
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It makes people want to help you again.
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Okay, everyone.
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Now let's look at some important points from our conversation.
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First, let's talk about the word help.
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Help is a verb.
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It means to make something easier for someone.
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For example, can you help me?
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We can also use help as a noun.
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I need help.
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Tôi cần sự giúp đỡ.
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Very important word.
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Use it every day.
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Now, let's look at can you and could you.
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Both mean the same thing,
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but could you is more polite.
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Use can you with friends and family.
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Use could you with strangers or in formal situations.
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For example, could you help me please?
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Very polite.
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Another useful phrase is would you mind?
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Would you mind helping me?
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This is very polite.
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Use it when you want to be extra polite.
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Now, what about give me a hand?
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This is informal.
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It means help me.
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Can you give me a hand?
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Use this with friends, not in formal situations.
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Right, context is important.
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Let's also talk about excuse me.
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Excuse me is very useful when asking strangers for help.
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It gets their attention politely.
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Excuse me, can you help me?
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Perfect.
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Always start with excuse me when talking to strangers.
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Now let's practice responses again.
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When someone asks for help, be positive.
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Say sure, or of course, or no problem.
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These show you're happy to help.
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If you can't help, say, I'm sorry, I can't.
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Add a reason, I'm sorry, I'm busy.
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Or offer to help later,
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I can help you tomorrow.
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This shows you care even if you can't help now you can't help now.
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Excellent!
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Everyone should remember these tips.
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Wow!
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We covered so much today!
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Yes, now you know how to ask for help in English.
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Remember, practice makes perfect.
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Try using these phrases every day.
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Ask your friends or family for help in English.
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It's a great way to practice.
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And one more thing.
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Try shadowing.
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Shadowing?
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What's that?
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It means listening and repeating at the same time.
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Oh, like an echo.
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Exactly!
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Listen to this video again and repeat what we say.
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This will help your pronunciation and fluency.
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Try to copy our tone and rhythm.
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Practice shadowing for 10 minutes every day.
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You will see amazing results.
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Your English will improve so much.
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Now we need your help.
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Yes, if you enjoyed this video,
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please give us a thumbs up.
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Click the like button.
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It helps us a lot.
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And don't forget to subscribe to Fluent Future Vietnam.
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Click the subscribe button and turn on notifications.
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Then you won't miss our new videos.
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Also, leave a comment below.
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Tell us what other topics do you want to learn?
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We love reading your comments and suggestions.
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And please share this video with your friends.
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Help them learn English, too.
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Together, we can all improve our English.
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Thank you so much for watching today.
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We hope you learned a lot.
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Remember, asking for help is not weak.
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It's smart.
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It shows you want to learn and grow.
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Keep practicing, keep learning and never give up.
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We believe in you.
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See you in the next video.
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Goodbye everyone.
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And remember, keep speaking English.
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Bye-bye!
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Take care!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will learn essential phrases and vocabulary for asking for help in English. Whether at home, work, or social situations, expressing the need for assistance is a vital communication skill. The video presents a relatable conversation focused on problem-solving, which emphasizes the importance of seeking help when needed. By practicing these dialogues, you will gain confidence in speaking English and improve your ability to engage in everyday conversations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Can you help me? - A straightforward way to ask for assistance.
- Could you help me, please? - A more polite form of requesting help.
- I have a problem. - A phrase to indicate you need assistance.
- What’s wrong? - A question that shows concern and invites details about the issue.
- Let me see. - An expression used to indicate you are willing to check on the problem.
- It’s not working. - A simple way to describe a malfunction.
- I’m happy to help. - A friendly response that shows you're willing to assist.
Practice Tips
To enhance your speaking skills through shadowing, it’s crucial to mimic the tone and pace of the speakers in the video. The conversation flows at a moderate pace, making it ideal for beginners. Focus on the following techniques:
- Listen attentively: Pay close attention to both Zahra and Robert. Notice their pronunciation and intonation.
- Use a shadowing app: Record yourself repeating phrases immediately after hearing them. This method helps improve your fluency and pronunciation.
- Practice in pairs: If possible, find a study partner to practice these phrases together. Role-playing can enhance your confidence in real scenarios.
- Repeat and refine: Go over challenging phrases multiple times. Pay attention to your rhythm and clarity, striving to match their speed.
- Utilize a shadowing site: Engage with interactive exercises that provide feedback on your speaking performance.
Remember, becoming comfortable with asking for help in English can significantly enhance your communication skills and social interactions. Keep practicing, and you'll notice improvement in no time!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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