Asking for Help

I'm really grateful for your support.

aɪm ˈrɪli ˈɡreɪtfəl fər jʊər səˈpɔrt

I need professional guidance on this.

aɪ nid prəˈfɛʃənl ˈɡaɪdəns ɑn ðɪs

I'm having trouble. Can you guide me?

aɪm ˈhævɪŋ ˈtrʌbəl. kən ju ˈɡaɪd miː?

I'm unsure about the right specialist.

aɪm ʌnˈʃʊər əˈbaʊt ðə raɪt ˈspɛʃəlɪst

My computer is broken. Who can fix it?

maɪ kəmˈpjuːtər ɪz ˈbroʊkən. huː kən fɪks ɪt?

Yes, please, that would be a huge help.

jɛs pliːz ðæt wʊd bi ə hjuːdʒ hɛlp

Thank you so much, that would be great.

ˈθæŋk ju soʊ mʌtʃ, ðæt wʊd bi ˈɡreɪt.

I'm afraid I can't. I have prior plans.

aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kænt. aɪ hæv ˈpraɪər plænz.

I'm not sure if this is serious enough.

aɪm nɒt ʃʊər ɪf ðɪs ɪz ˈsɪəriəs ɪˈnʌf

Are you sure it's not too much trouble?

[ɑɹ ju ʃʊɹ ɪts nɑt tu mʌtʃ ˈtɹʌbəl]

Where can I find a reliable consultant?

wɛɹ kən aɪ faɪnd ə ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl kənˈsʌl.tənt

Could you give me a ride to the airport?

kʊd ju ɡɪv mi ðə ˈɛrˌpɔrt

That would be incredibly helpful, thanks.

ðæt wʊd bi ɪnˈkrɛdəbli ˈhɛlpfəl, θæŋks.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to drive you.

ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli aɪm nɒt ˈeɪbl̩ tə draɪv juː

That sounds interesting, but I'm tied up.

ðæt saʊndz ˈɪntrəstɪŋ | bət aɪm taɪd ʌp

I'm sorry, I'm not available at that time.

aɪm ˈsɒri, aɪm nɒt əˈveɪləbl̩ æt ðæt taɪm.

I'm afraid I can't. My car is in the shop.

aɪm əˈfreɪd aɪ kænt | maɪ kɑːr ɪz ɪn ðə ʃɑp

Unfortunately, I'm not able to help tomorrow.

ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli aɪm nɒt ˈeɪbl̩ tə hɛlp təˈmɒroʊ

Thanks for the invite, but I have to decline.

θæŋks fɔr ðə ɪnˈvaɪt, bʌt aɪ hæv tə dɪˈklaɪn.

Unfortunately, I have another appointment then.

ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli, aɪ hæv əˈnʌðər əˈpɔɪntmənt ðɛn.

I'm really swamped tonight, perhaps another time.

aɪm ˈrɪli swɒmpt təˈnaɪt, pərˈhæps əˈnʌðər taɪm.

Thank you for thinking of me, but I must decline.

ˈθæŋk juː fə ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əv miː | bət aɪ məst dɪˈklaɪn

My apologies, I'm already committed to other tasks.

maɪ əˈpɒlədʒiz, aɪm ɔːlˈrɛdi kəˈmɪtɪd tuː ˈʌðər tɑːsks.

I appreciate it, but I'm not the best person for that.

aɪ əˈpriːʃieɪt ɪt bʌt aɪm nɒt ðə bɛst ˈpɜːrsən fɔːr ðæt

I owe you one.

aɪ oʊ juː wʌn

You're a lifesaver!

jʊər ə ˈlaɪfˌseɪvər

Will you help me back?

wɪl juː hɛlp miː bæk

I want to reciprocate.

aɪ wɑnt tu ˌrɛsɪprəˈkeɪt

I wouldn't ask otherwise.

aɪ ˈwʊdnt ˈæsk ˈʌðərwaɪz

How can I ever thank you?

haʊ kæn aɪ ˈɛvər θæŋk ju

It would mean a lot to me.

ɪt wʊd miːn ə lɒt tə miː

It's not turning on at all.

ɪts nɒt ˈtɜːrnɪŋ ɒn æt ɔːl

Consider it a favor returned.

kənˈsɪdər ɪt ə ˈfeɪvər rɪˈtɜːrnd

I want to plan for retirement.

aɪ wɑnt tə plæn fɔr rɪˈtaɪərmənt

My symptoms are getting worse.

maɪ ˈsɪmptəmz ɑːr ˈɡɛtɪŋ wɜːrs

What are the signs to look for?

wʌt ɑːr ðə saɪnz tuː lʊk fɔːr

I need help with my investments.

aɪ nid hɛlp wɪð maɪ ɪnˈvɛstmənts

Do I need a lawyer for this issue?

duː aɪ niːd ə ˈlɔɪər fɔːr ðɪs ˈɪʃuː

Would you mind picking up my kids?

ˈwʊd juː maɪnd ˈpɪkɪŋ ʌp maɪ kɪdz

I truly appreciate your offer, yes.

aɪ ˈtruːli əˈpriːʃieɪt jʊər ˈɒfər, jɛs.

When should I seek professional help?

wɛn ʃʊd aɪ siːk pɹəˈfɛʃənəl hɛlp

I need help with my business strategy.

aɪ niːd hɛlp wɪθ maɪ bɪznɪs strætədʒi

I appreciate the offer, but I can't take more on.

aɪ əˈpriʃieɪt ði ˈɔfər, bʌt aɪ kænt teɪk mɔr ɑn.

I have a legal question.

aɪ hæv ə ˈliːɡl̩ ˈkwɛstʃən

This situation is quite complex.

ðɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən ɪz kwaɪt ˈkɒmplɛks

I think I need expert assistance.

aɪ θɪŋk aɪ niːd ˈɛkspɜːt əˈsɪstəns

I require expert advice to proceed.

aɪ rɪˈkwaɪər ˈɛkspɜːrt ədˈvaɪs tuː prəˈsiːd

I couldn't have done it without you.

aɪ ˈkʊdnt hæv dʌn ɪt wɪˈðaʊt ju

I'm looking for an experienced expert.

aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fər ən ɪkˈspɪəriənst ˈɛkspɜːrt

I'm sorry, I'm already at full capacity.

aɪm ˈsɒri, aɪm ɔːlˈrɛdi æt fʊl kəˈpæsɪti.