Specifying the Task and Object
Clearly explaining what needs to be moved, how heavy it is, and where it needs to go, to ensure effective assistance.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
give me a hand
This is an idiom meaning to help someone with a task. It's a polite way to ask for assistance, often used in casual situations like moving things.
heavy
This adjective describes something that has a lot of weight and is hard to lift or carry. Use it when talking about objects like boxes or furniture.
move
As a verb, it means to change the position of something, like carrying it from one place to another. It's useful for describing tasks involving relocation.
storage room
This is a room used for keeping things that are not needed right now, like extra supplies. It's common in offices or homes for storing items.
filing cabinets
These are furniture pieces with drawers for organizing and storing papers or files. Mention them when describing office locations.
set it down
This phrasal verb means to place something on a surface gently after carrying it. It's practical for instructions on where to put heavy items.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, do you think you could give me a hand for a minute?
This is a polite request for help using the idiom 'give me a hand.' The phrase 'do you think you could' softens the request, making it less direct. Use it to ask for quick assistance in casual settings.
Sure, Lisa. What do you need help with?
This is a friendly response to an offer of help, using 'Sure' for agreement. It asks for details clearly. It's useful for showing willingness and seeking clarification in conversations.
I’m trying to move this big box of books from the office to the storage room. It’s pretty heavy.
This sentence explains the task clearly, using present continuous 'I’m trying to move' for ongoing action and 'pretty heavy' as an adverb to describe weight mildly. It's great for specifying what help is needed.
Where exactly is it going in the storage room?
This question seeks precise location details with 'where exactly' for emphasis. Use it when you need to understand directions better before helping.
Just over by the far wall, next to the filing cabinets. We can just set it down there.
This gives simple directions using prepositions like 'by,' 'next to,' and 'over.' 'Just' makes it casual. It's practical for describing placement in a room.
Alright, no problem. Let's do it. I'll take this end.
This shows agreement and readiness with 'Alright, no problem' and a suggestion 'Let's do it.' 'I'll take this end' assigns a role. Use it to start a teamwork task positively.