Giving invitations

Some expressions used in giving invitations:
v would you like to come to my party?
v Will you come to my party?
v Could you come to my party?
v Won’t you come to my party?
v How about coming to my party?

Responses :
(+) yes I’d love to (-) if you don’t mind, I’d rather not
(+) thank you (-) thank you but I am afraid
(+) that’s a good idea (-) I’d love to but I have another appointment
(+) I would, thank you (-) I’m sorry but I can’t

Bargaining (menawar)
Some expressions used in bargaining
v Is there any discount??
v What about Rp. 50.000,00?
v Can you make it $ 1?
v What about 20% off?

Expression certainty
Some expressions show certainty:
v I am absolutely sure about it
v I am sure that….
v I have no doubt at all
v It’s quite certain
v I’m certain about it

Giving and responding compliments (pujian)
Giving compliments
v Your performance is amazing
v Your performance on the stage is amazing.
v How wonderful to listen to your great voice.
v How marvelous.
v Great! (You look great) / Great for you.
v Terrific! (Hey, that’s terrific!).
v Fantastic!
v Smashing.
v That’s really remarkable / well done.

Responding to compliments
v Thank you
v It’s very kind of you to say so
v I can’t say how delighted I am
v Thanks for your compliment

Giving congratulations
v memberikan ucapan selamat selalu menggunakan “CONGRATULATIONS” dan responnya
“thank you”

Giving opinions
Asking for someone’s opinions
v what do you think of…..?
v what is your opinion about?
v Would you give me your opinion about….
v How do you feel about?

Giving opinion:
v I think I like it
v I don’t thing think I care for it
v In my opinion, I would rather….
v As far as I concerned….

Agreement and disagreement
Saying agreement:
v you are perfectly right
v you may be right there
v that’s true I suppose
v I think that was a good idea
v I agree wiyh you.
v I think that’s a good idea.
v I thunk so.
v I suppose so.
v He’s right/ you’re right.
v That’s just what I wasking thinking.
v That’s true/right.
v I couldn’t agree more.
v I totally/extremely agree with you.
v Etc.

Saying disagreement :
v I think you’re wrong
v I don’t really agree with you
v I don’t agree with you/ I disagree with you.
v I (totally) disagree wit you.
v I don’t think so.
v You/he can’t mean that.
v Surely not, I can’t agree with that…
v No way/ nonsense.
v I’m afraid, I have my own opinion.
v I don’t hink that is a good idea.
v That’s not right/ that’s not true.
v Etc.

Expressing argument
v Yes, I partly agree with you but,…..
v I agree to some extents but,…
v I see what you mean but,…
v I agree with you but, in the other hand….

Complete the following dialogue using the expressions showing Agreement (=) / Disagreement (-). Number one is done as an example.

1.A : Western films on television are interesting.
B (+) : I agree with you, western films in TV are entertaining.
C (-) : I don’t think so, western films on TV are not entertaining.
2.A : In my opinion, Internet helps us to have better living in the world.
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
3.A : Anyone willing to work can get easily a job in this country.
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
4.A : Celebrities aern more money than clever graduates
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
5.A : It’s better to have just any job than to be jobless.
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
6.A : All kind of jobs can be done by any women
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
7.A : Your fluent English will help you to find job easily.
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….
8.A : Television has positive influence for people.
B (+) : …………………………………………………………….
C (-) : …………………………………………………………….

Choose the best response to each question.

1. Welldone, Gilang, you have done your exams excellently.
A. Thank you. I feel very disappointed.
B. Thanks for your nice compliment.
C. Thank you very much about it.

2. The logo is very well designed, congratulation!
A. I’d like to be the first to congratulate.
B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Yes, you designed it amazingly.

3. What a wonderfull painting, are you the artist
A. I’m delighted to know that you like it.
B. That’s really a beautifull art.
C. I’m pleased that you make it for me.

4. Could you show me how to use this software program
A. Gladly, it’s very easy.
B. I’m sorry, I’am confusing.
C. Why should I show you?

5. Do you really think that the film is good?
A. I suppose so.
B. No, I don’t.
C. Is it?

Giving invitations