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What are the most essential English phrases for travelers?

请求帮助Asking for Help

在各种情况下礼貌地请求帮助 This scene includes 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation path, helping you practice with 陌生人.

Foundation · 基础8 phrasesBasic 基础

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Asking a Stranger for Help · 请人帮忙

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You

Excuse me, could you help me with something?

打扰一下,你能帮我一下吗?

💡 'Excuse me' 是向陌生人搭话时必须说的礼貌开头。

Sure, what do you need?

当然,你需要什么帮助?

You

I'm trying to find the post office. Do you know where it is?

我在找邮局。你知道在哪吗?

Oh yeah, it's just around the corner. Go straight and take the first right.

哦知道,就在拐角处。直走然后在第一个路口右转。

You

Straight and then first right. Is it far from here?

直走然后第一个右转。离这里远吗?

Not at all — maybe a two-minute walk. You can't miss it.

一点都不远——走路大概两分钟。你不会错过的。

You

Thank you so much! That's really helpful.

非常感谢!真的很有帮助。

No problem! Happy to help.

不客气!很高兴能帮忙。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

what do you need

你需要什么

around the corner

拐角处

go straight

直走

take the first right

第一个路口右转

not at all

一点都不

you can't miss it

你不会错过的/很容易找到

happy to help

很高兴能帮忙

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 'Excuse me' 是向陌生人搭话时必须说的礼貌开头。

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1

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2

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3

Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "asking for help" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, could you help me with something?" (打扰一下,你能帮我一下吗?). Tip: 'Excuse me' 是向陌生人搭话时必须说的礼貌开头。
What will staff/locals say to you during "asking for help"?
You may hear: "Sure, what do you need?" (当然,你需要什么帮助?).
How many English phrases are in this "Asking for Help" scene?
This scene contains 8 dialogue turns across 1 conversation flow, covering asking a stranger for help.
Are there cultural tips for "asking for help" in English-speaking countries?
'Excuse me' 是向陌生人搭话时必须说的礼貌开头。

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