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.
In my opinion, it’s important to offer help to new colleagues so they feel welcome at work.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He offered to me help.
Say: He offered to help me. / He offered me help.
'Offer (to) help someone' — don't insert 'to me' before 'help'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'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 + help
- to help
- help
- a hand
- your help