VARIOUS EXPRESSIONS

           Expressing of Asking attention in front of the class

                                                                   

When you have to deliver announcement in front of class you need to express the expression to make you become the centre of attention. Below are some common expression used to make the class listen to your speech or announcement.

1. May I have your attention, please
2. Can I get the attention! Thanks
3. Excuse me!
4. Attention please!
5. Stop talking please…
6. Everybody, may I have your attention, please ?

§  Here are some expressions that could be used to inquire fact (fact asking):

– Can you tell me what’s going on?

– Tell me more about it!
– How did it happen?
– How come?
– I need to know the fact.
– I’d like to know more about it.
– Is it true that …?

Response (giving fact) which is used among other things:
– Here’s the fact / story. …
– Let me tell you. …
– Well the facts / story is like this …
– Yes, it’s true.

Meanwhile, the expression to deny the fact (denying fact) include:
– It’s not true …
– No, it never happens.

– No, i do not do that

Study the admitting/denying expressions below!

Admitting Fact	Denying Fact
I admit it Yes, I did Alright, it’s true	I didn’t say that! Swear! I am not lying! It isn’t dangerous animal!

             Expressions of critizing :

·         I have to say, his performance pretty disappointing!

·         I do think you’re being a little unreasonable!

·         Without wishing to hurt your feelings, I think you need to lose a little weight

·         Don’t overdo it!

·         Don’t beat yourself up over this situation!

·         I think you moved a bit fast, so it was hard to follow at times

·         Sorry, i must say that your score was not good enough!

·         I’ve told you many times to avoid those bad guys, but you didn’t listen!

·         This is good, but it will be better if you study more hard next time!

Expressions of sympathy :

·       I'm extremely sorry to hear that

·       I was deeply sorry to hear you sick.

·       Please accept my condolences.

·       I know how it feels.

·       I am sorry to hear that

·       That's too bad

·       What a pity of you!

·       I sympathize with your condition.

·       It would be OK soon.

·       Don't worry, I'm here for you.

·       It is going to be alright.

·       You've helped me a lot during my difficult situation

Asking identity :

·       May I know, what your full name is?

·       Where do you live now?

·       How old are you now?

·       Are you a teacher?

·       What class are you in now?

·       Can you give me your phone number, please?

·       Please say your nick name

Giving identity :

·         my name is……………..

·         I am……………..

·         Hi, My name is Erfandy

·          I am thirty years old

·         I live at………….

            Showing attention :

·     I’m sorry to hear that

·      Oh I see. I know what do you feel

·      Oh my God. What a difficult situation

·      Poor you

·      That’s too bad

·      I see. Tell me more about it

- Oh, yes. Really?

Expression of feeling 

·      Fantastic!

·          I’m pleased.

·         I enjoyed it

·         Thank goodness!

·         Thank heavens!

·         I’m glad about…!

- It’s great relief!

Expression of  Unbelievable responses

·         I just can’t believe …

·         It’s unbelievable.

·         There’s no way it could have happened.

·          Words can’t describe …

 - I don’t believe it.

 Expression of  Satisfaction

·         I am satisfied.

·         I am very happy.

·         I like it.

-    I enjoy it very much.

Expression of  Dissatisfaction

·         I am not satisfied.

·         I hate it.

- I am not happy.

Expression of invitation

·         Could you come to my party ? 

·         Would you mind coming over on Saturday night ?  

·         Would you like to come to my birthday party  on .......... ? 

·         How about going out for lunch to gather this afternoon  ?

·         I'd like you to ......... ?

·         Can you ............ ?

- How would you like to ................... ?

Congratulating

- Congratulations!

- I congratulate you on your achievements

- Congratulation on your success 

- Congratulation on your achievements 

- Good job!

- Nice work! 

- Well done, congratulation for you 

- Splendid! 

- How fortunate 

- You did very well 

- You have done a good work 

- I’d be the first to congratulate you on your success 

- I’d like to congratulate you on your success

- Please, accept my warmest congratulations

- May I congratulate you on…

- I must say congratulation on...

- It was really great to hear about 

- You are fantastic! 

- That’s excellent of you!

Responding congratulations,

- Thank you 

- It’s very kind of you to say so 

- Thanks you very much for saying so 

- Thanks for your saying 

- I am glad you think so  

- Oh, it’s nothing special actually 

- Thank you, I still have to learn more

- Oh, not really 
- Oh, it was really nothing 
- Nothing to it

Hopes and wishes

- I Hope…

- I wish…

- Hopefully…

- I’m hoping…

- I expect ....

Encourgement

- You have to believe that you can do it by yourself

- Don’t be sad my darling, everything will be better

- Don’t give up, this situation is so easy to pass

- I am with you

- Don’t ever feel that you are alone

- We are support you

Offering services/help

·         What can I do for you?

·         Can I help you?

·         Can I do something for you?

·         Do you want something to eat?

·         Shall I get you something to read?

Accepting Service / Help ( Menerima Jasa/Bantuan )

·         Thank you.

·         That's very kind of you.

·         (Oh,) yes, please.

·         Thanks (very much).

·         Lovely.

Rejecting Sevice/ Help ( Menolak Jasa/Bantuan )

·         No, thank you.

·         That's very kind of you, but .....

·         Thank you for offering, but .....

·         No, it's all right, really.

-      No, really, I can manage myself (thanks).

Showing Attention

- How interesting ! What’s next ?

- Mmm.. Oh my God ! What happens next ?

- I see. Tell me more about it

- Are you sure? please tell me completely!

Asking and giving information 

a. Asking information

    - Excuse me. Who is she?

    - Can you tell me where you live?

    - Can you help me to find my spectacle?

    - Could anyone tell me what happen there?

    - Sorry to trouble you, but do you know where my bag is?

    - Do you happen to know where Mr. Nurul Iman is

b. Giving information

    - She is my mother

    - I live at Saraswati street number 10

    - I saw it in the living room an hour ago

    - There is any car accident

    - Don’t you remember that you’ve left it in my table

    - He goes to the post office

    - Here it is. I have found it in yard

Pride

- I'm very proud of you

- You're great!

- Wow, You're really amazing!

- I must be thankful of having you