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Self-introduction o Hi, my name is Jessica Brian. It’s nice to meet you.
o Good morning, I’m Peter Thomas, I met you last week.
o Hello, This is Jessica Brian. I have come from London to meet Mr. Director.
o Hello, This Peter Thomas, I am doing my graduation. This is my second year and
my stream is computer science.
o Good morning everybody, This is Natash Rodrick, I am from London. I am doing
my graduation from ------university. This is my third year and my stream is
commerce.
o Hi friends, This is George Sampson. Currently, I am working with ABC ltd as a
Manager.
2. (A) Saying Thank You
o Thank you.
o Thanks a lot.
o Thank you for everything.
o Many Thanks to you.
o Thanks for the party.
o Thanks for being so kind to me.
o Thanks for coming.
o Thanks for your precious advice.
o Thanks for your time.
o I don’t know how to thank you.
o Thanks for the invitation.
o Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter.
(B) Responding to Thanks
o You’re welcome
o Mention not.
o That’s ok.
o It’s my pleasure.
o That’s absolutely alright
o Thank you.
3) Invitation
Making an invitation
o Please come with me to market.
o Please do come in my marriage.
o Would like to come with us?
o We are planning to go to a movie. Would you like to join us?
o Why don’t you come to my office on Monday?
o Would you like to help me in the kitchen?
o Can you accompany me to market?
o Would you join us for a cup of coffee?
o Do you feel like coming for a walk with me?
o Please help yourself with a glass of water.
o Can you have lunch with us?
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o How about joining me for a cup of coffee?
o Wouldn’t you like to stay for lunch?
o We have got a party a party tonight. Please do come.
o I thought we could have a cup of tea together.
o Do you feel like having a cup of tea with me?
o Please have a sit.
o Would like to have something cold?
o Please come over here.
Accepting an invitation
o It’s my pleasure.
o I will surely be there.
o Thanks for the invitation.
o I would love to be there.
o That would be nice.
o I will surely come if you insist.
o What time would you like me to come?
o Where would like me to come?
o Thanks a lot
o That’s a good idea.
o I will be on time.
Advising
o You’d (you had) better quit smoking. It is injurious to health.
o You must call him for the party.
o You should have done that.
o You shouldn’t have called the police.
o If I were you, I’d slap him right now.
o I think…you should go and meet him.
o If you don’t stop playing here, you will be in trouble the very next time.
o If you believe me…you would come out of this situation.
o Please send him immediately to sort out this problem before it is too late.
o It’s cheaper to travel by train.
o It’s quicker to travel by Airplane.
o You had better not to get in to fight.
o You must work hard to pass the examination
o You must secure 90% in your 12th examination to get admission in to a good
college.
o You must consult a doctor immediately.
o Try this and you’d feel better.
o If I were you, I’d not leave her in this condition.
o I believe….you should be with Tina at this time.
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Accepting Advice
o I think you’re right
o I think…I must rush now.
o Thank you for your advice. You saved me.
o I would never forget you for such a precious advice.
o You have proved that you’re my true friend.
o I don’t know how to thank you for this.
o If you were not friend, I don’t know what I would do.
Rejecting Advice
o Thank you for advice. But, I’m not going to do that.
o Keep your advice with you.
o It’s very easy to say something but it’s very difficult to do it.
o I don’t want anybody’s advice.
o I am going to follow your advice.
o I would do as I feel like. So please, stop advising me.
Phrases used to give suggestions/advice
o How about………(Rule: How about+ verb+ ing +obj)
o What about………(Rule: How about+ verb+ ing +obj)
o Why don’t you…..
o I’d like to suggest that…..
o If I may suggest you….
o Shall we….
o Could we…..
o Have you ever considered……( Rule: Have you ever considered+ verb+ ing +obj)
o Have you ever thought of…….( Rule: Have you ever thought of+ verb+ ing +obj)
o I think you should…..
o Don’t you think……
Opinion Asking for an opinion
o Do you think……it is good for us?
o Do you like it?
o What do you think about the idea?
o What do you understand by this?
o Do you feel…..I should go there?
o How do you like this place?
o How do you feel….about me?
o Does she look beautiful?
o Don’t you think she is gorgeous?
o What’s you opinion about this new job?
o How would that be….. if I personally invite him?
o Do you believe……I am the culprit?
o Was she polite to you, guys?
o Is politics interesting?
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o Who do you think….is the number hero in the film industry?
o Who do you think….I should believe?
Giving an opinion
o If you ask me…..my answer is no for this project.
o I think….You should go ahead.
o I personally would not advise you.
o In my personal opinion…..you should not do that.
o As I look at it…….This is not beneficial at all.
o In my personal opinion….you should not do that.
o The way I look at it…..It would do good business in future.
Not giving an opinion
o I’m afraid I’m not able to help.
o I’m sorry I don’t have any idea this time.
o I don’t have enough knowledge about it.
o That’s really outside my domain.
o Hollywood has never been of great interest to me.
o I’m not good at giving an opinion, sorry.
o I’m afraid I’ve no idea.
Agreeing with an opinion
o Sure.
o Yes, that’s possible.
o I know…it would work fantastically.
o Absolutely.
o You’re quite right.
o That’s quite good.
o That’s fair enough.
o How true.
o What an idea!
o Simply excellent.
o You took the word out of my mouth.
o Yes, I agree with that.
o I believe so.
o Certainly.
Disagreeing with an opinion
o I don’t think so.
o I’m afraid I don’t agree.
o I can’t be that food to accept your opinion.
o Are you serious?
o You can’t mean that.
o You must be joking.
o Never.
o Surely not.
o No, that’s not true.
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o Who do you think….is the number hero in the film industry?
o Who do you think….I should believe?
Giving an opinion
o If you ask me…..my answer is no for this project.
o I think….You should go ahead.
o I personally would not advise you.
o In my personal opinion…..you should not do that.
o As I look at it…….This is not beneficial at all.
o In my personal opinion….you should not do that.
o The way I look at it…..It would do good business in future.
Not giving an opinion
o I’m afraid I’m not able to help.
o I’m sorry I don’t have any idea this time.
o I don’t have enough knowledge about it.
o That’s really outside my domain.
o Hollywood has never been of great interest to me.
o I’m not good at giving an opinion, sorry.
o I’m afraid I’ve no idea.
Agreeing with an opinion
o Sure.
o Yes, that’s possible.
o I know…it would work fantastically.
o Absolutely.
o You’re quite right.
o That’s quite good.
o That’s fair enough.
o How true.
o What an idea!
o Simply excellent.
o You took the word out of my mouth.
o Yes, I agree with that.
o I believe so.
o Certainly.
Disagreeing with an opinion
o I don’t think so.
o I’m afraid I don’t agree.
o I can’t be that food to accept your opinion.
o Are you serious?
o You can’t mean that.
o You must be joking.
o Never.
o Surely not.
o No, that’s not true.
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o He can’t be honest to anyone.
Agreeing and Disagreeing o I agree.
o You’re absolutely right.
o You have a valid point.
o I think so.
o Of course, that’s good idea.
o That’s true.
Agreeing reluctantly
o Well, you may be right about that.
o You might be right on that.
o Well, may be.
o It’s bit difficult. However, you could go ahead.
o Well, I’ll give it a try.
o Well, I think you’re right.
o Perhaps, you’re right.
Disagreeing
o I don’t think so.
o I don’t agree with your idea.
o Well, that’s not possible.
o This idea would not work.
Talking about Preferences Expressing preferences
o I prefer tea to coffee.
o I prefer running to jogging.
o I like to have a cup of tea.
o She likes driving a car.
o I think I’d like to have cold coffee.
o She likes talking to me.
o I like Wrangler jeans.
Asking about preferences
o What would you like to have?
o Which would you like to have tea or coffee?
o Would you like to have some chips?
o Which one of the trousers suits you?
o Which one would you like? This one or that one?
o Do you prefer any special brand?
o Do you have any particular choice?
o Would you mind going for a movie?
o How about going for a movie?
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o How do you like your country?
o How do you like this shirt?
o Don’t you enjoy talking to him?
Having no preferences
o As you like.
o I have no particular choice.
o You decide for me.
o I can have either.
o It really doesn’t matter to me.
Making bookings o I would like to book a table for two?
o Do you have any seats for tomorrow?
o Are any seats available for evening show?
o How many days in advance do I have to book?
o What price are tickets, please?
o Can I book a room for me in your hotel?
o I would like to reserve a seat to Bangalore for 15th January?
o Are there any first class seats available?
Talking to a stranger o This shirt looks great on you. Where did you buy it from?
o You sang really well. Are you a singer?
o Very hot, isn’t it?
o These people are stupid, aren’t they?
o They have announced the flight, have they?
o What a beautiful weather?
o Please forgive me for asking, but who is your barber?
o Have we met before?
o The government seems to be effective these days, aren’t they?
o How do you like these pair of jeans?
o Can you help me choose a suit for my sister?
o What number bus goes to Nehru place?
o Is this seat taken?
o If I am not wrong. You are from Mumbai, aren’t you?
o Are you going to Mumbai too?
Expressing Happiness and unhappiness Expressing Happiness
o I enjoyed his company a lot.
o I like listening to Shaan?
o I am glad to hear it.
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o I am extremely happy for you.
o Food is really tasty.
o I just can’t wait to tell him the good news.
o Oh, It was an awesome experience.
o Congratulations!
o It was such a nice party.
o I really enjoyed my school days.
o I really enjoyed my stay in Jammu.
Expressing Unhappiness
o I didn’t like it.
o I didn’t like traveling at all.
o I didn’t enjoy his company.
o It was not a good idea.
o It was really shocking for me.
o I didn’t like waiting for him at the bus stop.
o It was disgusting.
o It was a dull movie.
Convincing somebody o They can be of great help to us?
o She is the most intelligent girl I have ever met.
o It is worth buying.
o It is an imported shirt. It would look great on you.
o It was not my fault, but?
o Don’t be stupid, it’s not that costly.
o I can assure about the quality.
o I can be on price.
o You wouldn’t find the similar piece at such an attract price.
o I think you should extend your hand to him for friendship.
o Let me tell you how beneficial it could be for you.
o Let me show you how profitable it could be for our business.
Making appointments o I’d like to make an appointment to Miss. Jessica Thomas, please?
o Would tomorrow at 2 pm be all right?
o What time can I come in today?
o Would Monday suit you?
o Could we meet on Thursday, then?
o Can I come in earlier in the evening?
o What time would more convenient for you?
o Is Tuesday fine for you?
Accepting an appointment
o Please come on Thursday at 2 pm.
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o Sunday would be more convenient for me?
o Please come to my office tomorrow.
o I am free between 1 pm and 2 pm.
Rejecting an appointment
o Sorry, I can’t make it.
o I am busy the entire week.
o I am afraid I have to attend a meeting next week.
o I won’t be able to meet you tomorrow.
o No, It’s not possible for me.
o I am not interested in meetings.
o I am afraid you have to send it through e-mail.
Arranging to meet
o I’ll meet you at the Airport.
o I’ll pick you up at the Railway station.
o I’ll meet you at the library at 6pm.
o If it’s okay with you, I’ll meet you at 8 o’clock in the evening.
o Meet me in front of the college library at 1 pm.
Apologizing o I’m sorry.
o I’m extremely sorry.
o I apologize.
o I’m sorry if I have worried you.
o I’m sorry – I really am.
o I’m very sorry that this has happened. I didn’t mean it.
o I’m sorry you’ve had to wait so long.
o I’m sorry I’m little late for my appointment.
o I’m sorry for the things I said earlier.
o Sorry, I haven’t finished it yet.
o Sorry about that. I hope you don’t mind.
o I hope I am not disturbing you.
o Please forgive me for the things I said earlier.
o Sorry, I can’t find him anywhere.
o I’d like to apologize for all that.
o I’m sorry for saying all that.
o Excuse me, I have to leave early.
o Sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.
Accepting an apology
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o That’s all right.
o It’s ok.
o Forget it.
o Not at all.
o Please don’t worry.
o That’s perfectly all right
o It’ ok. Please be careful next time.
o Anyone can make a mistake.
Rejecting an apology
o It’s too late now.
o What’s the use of saying ‘sorry’?
o It’s no use saying sorry now.
o Saying ‘sorry’ just isn’t enough.
Permission Asking someone’s permission
o May I come in?
o Can I come in?
o Would you mind if I switch on the fan?
o Can I meet you for sometime?
o May I have a word with you, please?
o Can I make a call from your cell phone?
o Can I go too?
o You don’t mind if I am a bit late tomorrow, do you?
o Can I come with you?
o I wonder If could take your car for few hours.
o Is it all right to have lunch with you?
Giving permission
o Please go ahead.
o Yes, you can.
o Yes, you can proceed.
o You can, if you want.
o Yes, certainly.
Refusing permission
o I am sorry.
o No, I won’t let you do that.
o No, I can’t allow you to do it.
o No, don’t do this now.
o You must be joking.
o You’re not allowed to do it.
o Sorry, you can’t.
Shopping
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o How much does it cost me?
o How much is that?
o Excuse me. I’d like a pair of jeans for myself.
o Can I have a cigarette, please?
o I’d like a kilo potato.
o I’d like to see some pair of shoes, please.
o Do you have anything for Rs.500?
o Have you got a similar shirt in blue colour?
o Do you have anything small?
o How do you sell these bananas?
o Is there any other style?
o I’m looking for suit for my sister.
o I think I’ll go for this one.
o Which of these do you think are beautiful?
o What kind of material has been used in this?
o What clothes is this?
Making a complaint o I bought this television from you last week, I can’t get picture at all.
o This pair of jeans is too tight.
o These shoes are defective ones. I want my money back.
o I am not able to make outgoing calls from my telephone.
o I am not satisfied with this printer.
o The washing machine is not working after getting it replaced two times, I
want refund for this.
o This shirt is too small for me. I want to exchange it for another one.
o These apples are not fresh.
Compliments o This shirt looks great on you.
o How beautiful your hair is!
o I like the way you dress.
o That’s an awesome idea.
o You have done a great job.
o I like your hair style.
o You look beautiful in this dress.
o How can think of a solution so quickly.
o I love for your amazing idea.
Expressing Disappointment
o What a pity.
o How disappointing.
o It was wastage of time and money. The movie was absolutely dull.
o It’s really upsetting.
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o If only I had know.
o It’s my bad luck that this has happened.
o I’m sorry to hear that.
o I’m sorry I couldn’t make it.
Making Friendly enquiries
o Where have you been for such a long time?
o What are you up to?
o How are you doing on your new job?
o How are you settling down in the new place?
o What have you been doing since we met last?
o Did you have a good flight?
o How are you getting along these days?
o What happened to you? Why are you so sad?
o I have come to know about it from Tina. How is your mother now?
Denying Something o You have got it all wrong.
o That’s not what I said.
o That’s not what I intended to say.
o What you’re saying is absolutely wrong.
o I’m sorry. But, I didn’t mean that.
Asking somebody to stop something
o Will you please stop making fun of me?
o You don’t have to be rude. I only asked you to repeat the question.
o I’ve had it enough, now stop it.
o Don’t you ever try to say this to me? It’s really hurts me.
o I want you to please stop using abusive language now.
Expressing Uncertainty
o I have no idea what should be done.
o I don’t know what to do.
o May be, I should go there.
o I’ll possibly be there in the party.
o I may be able to do it.
o I am not sure about it.
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Asking for Information:
o Excuse me. Do you know the way to the Airport?
o Can you tell me which bus goes to Delhi?
o Where does the 407 no. bus go from?
o Excuse me, what time is the flight to Mumbai?
o Where is the Toilet please?
o Can you tell me how far the Railway station is?
o How much does it cost please?
Expressing Disappointment
o What a pity.
o How disappointing .
o It was wastage of time and money. The movie was absolutely dull.
o It’s really upsetting.
o If only I had know.
o It’s my bad luck that this has happened.
o I’m sorry to hear that.
o I’m sorry I couldn’t make it.