Giving Attention

These expressions can be used to give attention to

someone.

• Tell me what’s wrong?

• I suggest ....

• It’s okay. Let me .... (giving help)

• Don’t worry. I’ll .... (giving help)

• Would you like any help?

• You look in trouble, may I help you, Sir/Ma’am?

Examples:

Dialogue 1

Ane      : Polo, can you help me, please?

Polo     : Sure! What’s wrong, Ane? You look sick.

Ane      : I’ve got a headache, and my body feels cold.

Polo     : What? Here, I have a thermometer. Let me check your temperature. You have a fever, your temperature is quite high. I suggest you to see a doctor.

Dialogue 2

Yeni                 : kyu, can you do me a favour, please?

Kyuhyun          : Of course, what can I do for you?

Yeni                  : Could you buy some medicine for me? I’m not feeling well.

Kyuhyun          : I think you’ve caught cold. Don’t worry. I’ll buy you some medicine.

Taken from: English in Focus Grade VIII