The Speak Confident English Podcast

How to Offer Help in English to Friends & Coworkers (Without Sounding Rude)


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Have you ever wanted to help someone, but stayed quiet because you didn’t know how to say it in English? In this episode, you’ll learn exactly how to offer help in English politely, without sounding pushy or making someone uncomfortable.

I’ll walk you through a 4-step method to help you support others in a way that feels clear, kind, and culturally appropriate—whether at work, with friends, or in emotionally sensitive situations.

You’ll learn how to:
• Show empathy without overstepping
• Use specific English phrases to offer help
• Speak with confidence in professional and personal conversations

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Thinking about offering help? Should you or shouldn't you? 

02:05 Here's the right way to offer help

02:59 Step 1: Notice

05:14 Step 2: Empathy

08:45 Step 3: Express offer

11:46 Step 4: Do

15:12 Recap & Practice

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