CANCELLING AN ARRANGEMENT

Simon: “Hello”Alice: “Hi, Simon, it’s Alice. Listen, I’m calling about Saturday. I’m afraid I can’t make it. You see, my cousin is coming to visit me for the weekend and I have to spend some time with her.”Simon: “That’s pity.”Alice: “Can we do Sunday instead?”Simon: “Sure, that suits me fine.”Alice: “Great.”Simon: “Same time, same place?”Alice: “Yes, see you then. Bye.”

AT THE POST OFFICEDialogue“I would like to send this letter/box to Romania by airmail, how much is the charge?”“It’s 1.20 pounds, do you need extra stamps?”“I do, I’ve been expecting a package from Romania. Here is my identity card and the receipt.”“Finally I would like to send this registered letter to Bucharest. ““Would you mind signing this form? Here is the package.”“Please fill in the complete address in capital letters.”

Having a conversation

If you want somebody to repeat what he/she said:“Sorry?”/ “Pardon?”“Could you repeat it, please?”“ I didn’t catch it.”

GIVING OPINIONSAs far as I’m concerned ….In my opinion…../ In my view….From my point of view…..The way I see it is (that)….To my mind….Well, I reckon (that)…I (strongly) believe (that)……I (honestly) think (that)…….I (really) feel (that)…….Personally speaking, I believe…..As for me, I reckon…..

ASKING OPINIONSWhat do you think/reckon?Do you see what I’m getting at?Do you know/see what I mean?

Do you agree with me?Would you go along with that?Would you agree with me that…..?What are your thoughts on that?Don’t you think (that)…?

AGREEING WITH AN OPINIONOf course.Yes, you’re absolutely right.Yes, I agree. That’s true.I think so too. Neither do I.That’s a good point./ I see your point I agree with you entirely.Exactly. That’s just what I was thinking.I don’t think so either. So do I.I (totally) agree with you/that..I couldn’t agree more.I’d go along with that.I feel the same.You’re absolutely right.Absolutely/Definetely/Exactly.No doubt about it.I see where you’re coming from.

DISAGREEINGI’m afraid I disagree.I don’t agree with you/that…I’d be inclined to disagree.That’s not the way I see it.I don’t think so / I don’t feel the same

PARTLY AGREEINGI see your point but….I gree with you to an extend, however,….You make a good point, but….

EXPRESSING TIREDNESS

I’m sleepy = I could sleep soonI’m tired I’m exhaustedI’m wrecked (informal)I’m knackeredI’m shattered I’m worn out (exhausted after too much work)