Asking for help

Ask for help in class

• Excuse me?
• Once more please.
• What does “dog” mean?
• How can I say “犬”?
• I don’t know.
• I don’t understand.
• I can’t find….
• Can you give an example?

Need help in Office Hours?

• Check my schedule (needs university Google Drive login)
• email for an appointment

Ask for help by email.

Change the bold bits.

SUBJECT: CLASS - TASK CODE (e.g. “FK139 AdvEng - Project 2”)

Dear Malc,

I hope you can help. I have a question about the Advanced English assignment Project B. Can you explain X again / Can you tell me if this is correct / Can you send me X / Can I book an office hour Wednesday at 12:35pm?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

YOUR NAME (student number)

Alternative emails text

• Making an appointment:
  • “I have a question and I’d like to come to your office hour this week (Thursday period 3) from 1:30pm. Are you free?”
• Asking a question
  • “I hope you can help. I read the schedule but I don’t understand what “SR” means. Can you explain it?”
• Asking for a reference
  • I hope you are well.
  • I was in your DSC class in 2022. Next year I want to do a Study Abroad / Master degree / internship, and I need a teacher to certify my English ability. Would it be possible for you to do this? I can come to your office Thursday afternoon to share the details.
  • I look forward to hearing from you.
• Other email topics - see WriteAnEmail