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I don't think we use shall like that in AE. But it is less strange than will would be there.

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'Shall' is widely used in this. Would you say 'should'?
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'Shall' is widely used in this. Would you say 'should'?
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What would be natural AE?
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What would be natural AE?
Examples:
  • Would you like some help with that?
    Let me help you with that.
    Do you need some help?

That's my opinion, anyhow.

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They're all good in BE, too.
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Shall is more appropriate in the sentence
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I'd agree.
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in my opinion I think saying (I will help you with that) not (will I help you with that ) is better and common.
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