Grammar fix
offer help
suggest help
to say you are willing to help someone or ask if they need help.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She offered help when she saw me carrying heavy bags.daily life
- In my opinion, it’s important to offer help to new colleagues so they feel welcome at work.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: offer help (to someone)
WrongHe offered to me help.
RightHe offered to help me. / He offered me help.
'Offer (to) help someone' — don't insert 'to me' before 'help'.
Patternoffer help (to someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Offer to help' / 'offer help' is the natural phrase; 'extend an offer of assistance' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
offer + helpto helphelpa handyour help
Don't confuse it
'Offer help' is about suggesting help, not actually doing it. 'Give help' or 'provide help' means you are already helping.