How to ask for help in English

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ASKING FOR HELP

Could you help me for a second?

Are you free now?

Can / May I ask a favor?

Can you give me a hand?

Could you lend me a …, please?

Could you please explain to me …?

Could you please help me out with…?

Could you spare a moment?

Do you have a minute?

Do you have any free time on/at… (day/time)?

Do you know anything about …?

Give me a hand with this, will you?

I am having a problem with …. Do you think you can help me?

I can’t manage. Can you help me?

I could do with some help, please.

I could really use your assistance with… if you don’t mind

I heard that you have some experience with …, and I could really use your help.

I heard you’re really good at/with …. Is their any chance that you could help me?

I know your good at/with …, and I really could use some help.

I need some help, please.

I was wondering if you could please show me how to ….

I wonder if you could help me with this?

If you don’t mind, I really need your help with ….

If you’re not too busy may I ask a favor?

Is it possible for you to …?

Is there any chance that you could give me a hand with…?

Is there any chance you have time to…?

Lend me a hand with this, will you?

Please can you do me a favor?

Please help me with …

Please, give me a hand.

Would you mind showing me …?