Asking for Help in English
The most common English sentences for asking for help are “Yes.”, “I understand.”, “Is this correct?”, “Can you help me?” and “Call the police.” Below are all 25, grouped by situation. Tap any one to hear it.
Yes, no and maybe
The answers you give many times a day.
- #66 Yes.
- #67 No.
- #68 Maybe.
- #69 I don't know.
- #83 Of course.
- #84 No way.
When you don’t understand
Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.
- #70 I understand.
- #71 I don't understand.
- #73 Can you repeat?
- #74 Please speak more slowly.
- #75 How do you say this in English?
- #76 What does this mean?
- #77 Can you write it down?
Checking and agreeing
Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.
- #78 Is this correct?
- #79 That's right.
- #80 That's wrong.
- #81 I agree.
- #82 I disagree.
Asking for help
Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.
- #72 Can you help me?
- #85 I need help.
- #86 Where is the bathroom?
Emergencies
The sentences to have ready before you need them.
- #87 Call the police.
- #88 Call an ambulance.
- #89 I lost my passport.
- #90 I feel sick.
Know them. Then say them without freezing.
333 Sentences takes you through these one at a time: hear it, build it, fill the gap, say it and compare with the native voice.
Questions about English sentences for asking for help
What are the most common English sentences for asking for help?
The most common English sentences for asking for help are “Yes.”, “I understand.”, “Is this correct?”, “Can you help me?” and “Call the police.” All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.
How do I learn to say these English sentences?
Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.
Are these English sentences free?
Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.