Level B2 Business English
Lesson 35
Office Talk - Offering Help
オフィスの会話 手伝いを申し出る

1
PHRASE OF THE DAY
今日のフレーズ

Look, why don't I handle the data for now?
ねえ、当面、データについては私がやるっていうのはどう？

2
SITUATION
状況

Susan is working too hard, so Jill offers to help.
スーザンの仕事がハードなので、ジルが助けを申し出ています。

3
DIALOGUE
ダイアログ

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then practice each role.

Jill
Susan, you look worn out. You’ve been taking on too much work lately if you ask me.
Susan
Yeah, I am a bit tired. I’ve been a bit paranoid since I lost that data last month and I want to get back into the boss’ good graces. I suppose I should slow down a bit. Things have been hectic at home too, which doesn’t help.
Jill
You’ll burn yourself out, if you keep working like this. I wouldn’t worry too much about Ms.Phillips. Her bark is much worse than her bite in my experience. Look, why don't I handle the data for now. I don’t have much to do today anyway, and two heads are better than one. You go take a break.
Susan
Are you sure you’re not too busy? I don’t want to get you into any trouble with Ms.Phillips, too.
Jill
Don't worry. I’m waiting for Neil to get back from his meeting with the new clients. I can’t do anything until he does, so I could help you in the meantime.

4
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.

worn out
擦り切れる
burn ~self out
力尽きる
hectic
非常に忙しい
good graces
寵愛、気に入られること
paranoid
疑い深い

5
LANGUAGE FOCUS
今日のポイント

Look, why don't I handle the data for now?
ねえ、当面、データについては私がやるっていうのはどう？
Office Talk - Offering Help

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud again by yourself.

You look like you could use some help.
Do you need a hand with that?
Can you manage that yourself?
I could help you if you’d like.
Can I help you with that?
Do you need any help?
Can I give you a hand with that?
Why don’t I…?

6
ACTIVITY
練習

Activity Activity 1: Are you the type of person who often helps out at work, or the type that often needs help? When was the last time you offered to help someone at work? Who did you help and how did you help them?

Activity 2: Imagine your tutor is a colleague of yours. You have noticed that he/she has been stressed out a lot recently, mainly due to overwork and some problems at home. Offer to help him or her finish a report on the latest customer satisfaction survey.

HINTS
assistance
援助
chill out
落ち着く
help out
助ける
need a hand
助けがいる
stressed out
ストレスが溜まっている
take a break
休みを取る