Offer / Let's Do It

Offering to do something
To offer someone to do something, we can use some of the following expressions.

• How about (or what about) + v-ing/noun . . . ? 
• How about (or what about) going to the cinema?

• Why don't + we/you + v . . . ?
• Why don't we go to the beach while it's sunny?
• Why don't you leave a message? Then Mr Johnston's secretary will take it and he'll call you back when he's available.

• Why not + v . . .?
• Why not to do this again later? We need a break.

• We could/should + v . . . 
• We could go to the cinema instead of just staying in.
• We should celebrate your college admission.

• Shall we + v . . . ?
• Shall we go before it starts raining?

• Let's + v . . .
• It's raining cats and dogs. Let's just stay in and watch some DVDs.

Responding to an offer to do something

We may respond to suggestions by accepting or refusing them.

Accepting an offer to do something

Yes/yeah, great/fine/OK/that's a good idea/that sounds good.

Sure, if you like

Yes, I don't mind.

Let's!

Refusing an offer to do something

I think I'd rather go to the concert.

Sumber:

Pathway to English (Program Peminatan) untuk SMA kelas X

Th.M.Sudarwati & Eudia Grace - Penerbit Erlangga