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Conversation D
Abdullah and Hasan are students studying Business. Abdullah is having a problem with his project,
and asking for a help to Hasan.

Abdullah I was wondering if you can help me with my new project.
Hasan Sure. Which one you need help more? Is it the writing or the computer work?

Abdullah I would like you to help with the computer work.
Hasan Great. We are going to be working in teams of three. Are you OK working with
others?
Abdullah Yes, I like working like that.
Hasan We will begin next Monday. Would you be available?
Abdullah Yes, I can be there.
Hasan Well, if you could send me your background information before next Monday, it
would be useful.
Abdullah I will send the information to you. Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
Hasan My pleasure.

Studying the language function

Here are possible expressions used for asking for help and information at campus.

Asking for help at campus

Could you help me for a second?
Would you please . . . ?
Could you possibly . . . ?

I wonder if you could help me with this.
I can’t manage it myself. Can you help?
I could do with some help, please.

Do you have a minute?
Could I ask you a favor?

I need some help (if you have time).
1. Give me a hand with this, will you?
2. Lend me a hand with this, will you?

3. Could you spare a moment?
4.

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