No
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Kind of Expression
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Expression and Respond
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Example
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1
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Surprise
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Expression :
v Wow ! What a surprise
v That’s a surprise
v That’s very surprising
v Really
v What ?
v Are you serious ? You must be joking
v You’re kidding
v Fancy that !
v I must say it surprise me
Respond :
v Yeah
v It is
v Yup !
v Positively !
v It’s true
v I’m serious
v No, I’m not
v Does it ?
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In the classroom, Abil and Baso are playing a game and suddenly Agung come…
Baso : Hey too… we are playing the game. You want to join ?
Agung : No thanks, Hmm… do you know, last morning, Raffi Ahmad is arrested ?
Abil : Are you serious ? You must be joking.
Agung : No, I’m serious.
Baso : Yeah… I have read about that at news paper.
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2
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Congratulation
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Expression :
v Congratulation
v Congratulation on ...
v I’d like to congratulate you.
v I’d like to congratulate you on…
v It was great to hear…
v It was to hear about….
v Happy birthday to you.
v Happy new year.
v Good luck!
v Have a nice holiday
Respond :
v Thank you
v Thank you and the same to you
v Thank you. I need it.
v Thank you very much.
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Example :
(Last week, Khabil won chips eating contest)
In the canteen...
Baso :I hear that, You just won chips eating contest. Congratulation Brother.
Khabil :Thank you brother. Don’t mention it.
Baso :How can you win the contest ?
Khabil :The day before the contest, I never ate anything. Ha....ha....
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3
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Belief and Disbelief
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Expression Belief :
v Do you think he is honest ?
v Do you believe she is guilty?
v How can you believe that ?
v Do you believe in yourself ?
v What do you believe in ?
v Believe me
v I swear
v Trust me
v You have my word on that
v Don’t you trust me ?
v Have faith in me
v Do you believe it?
v Wouldn’t you believe it?
v Can you imagine that?
v Don’t belive it, do you?
v Don’t you think it’s odd that...?
v Do you expect me to belive it?
Respond :
v I believe that ...
v I believe you
v I trust you
v I have complete faith in you
Expression Disbelief :
v You won’t belief this but ..
v Do you know what?
v This may surprise you, but...
v I’ve got news for you. ......
v Do you believe it?
v Wouldn’t you believe it?
v Can you imagine that?
Respond :
v Really? I find that hard to believe.
v Are you joking?
v I can’t see that.
v I don’t believe it.
v Are you serious?
v You must be joking/kidding.
v Oh, no! That’s not true!
v You don’t say!
v Seeing is believing.
v You are kidding
v That can’t be
v That’s incredible
v Nonsense
v I don’t believe you
v Baloney
v You are full of it
v I don’t trust you
v I have no faith in you
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In the garden, Sry and Ophi are talking about their homework. And suddenly Lilis come…
Lilis : Hi Sry…
Sry : Hi Lilis, what happens ?
Lilis : Nana will get merried. Do you believe in yourself ?
Ophi : Really? I find that hard to believe.
Lilis : Yes, I swear. Trust me
Sry : Yeah, I believe you, because last morning, she invite me.
Ophi : Yes. Be the way, now we have a problem ?
Lilis : What is our problem ?
Ophi : We have an examination at tomorrow. Wouldn’t you believe it ?
Lilis : I don’t believe it, because I never hear that. I think tomorrow we will get Sains practice.
Sry : Yes, I think so.
Ophi : yes. I hope so. Now, lets come home…
Lilis : Okay. Bye…
Sry : Bye…
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4
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Offer
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Expression :
v Can I help you?
v What can I do for you?
v Do you want me to joint us?
v Would you like me to ….
v Let me
v Want some?
v Can I get you something to …..?
v Would you like something to …..?
v Do you like …..?
v Do you like …. or …..?
Respond :
Accepting
v Yes, please!
v Yes, of course!
v Of course I can
v That’s very kind of you
v I appreciated that
v That would be marvelous
v Thank you!
v Thanks a lot!
v Thanks, I’d love to
Refusing
v That’s very kind of you but I can do it myself. Thanks anyway
v I appreciate that but I can do it myself
v That would be marvelous but .....
v Thank you for your kindness but .....
v Please don’t be bother (yourself)
v I’m sorry …..
v I’m sorry I can’t. I have to …..
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One day, Nasma is looking for something in the library and than suddenly Yudi come…
Yudi : Hi Nasma, what are you doing ?
Nasma : Hi too, I am looking for Mathematic book, but I don’t find that.
Yudi : oh, would you like me to help you, please ?
Nasma : That’s very kind of you but I can do it myself. Thanks anyway.
(five minutes later, but Nasma can’t find the book)
Yudi : Hi, you look restless. Let me help you !
Nasma : Yes, of course
(after a view minutes, Yudi find that)
Yudi : Nasma, I get that. Here it is.
Nasma : thank you very much. It’s very kind of you.
Yudi : Yes. It’s ok. I am happy because I can help you.
Nasma : Ok. But I am so sorry, because I must go to the class now. Bye…
Yudi : Ok. Bye….
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5
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Praise
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Expression :
v You look beautiful
v You look lovely
v Nice shirt
v Your dress is beautiful
Respond :
v Thank you
v I’m glad you enjoyed it.
v Thanks. Do you really think so?
v Thank you very much. It’s nice of you too say so.
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Today is Novi’s birthday and Ani want to give her praise.
Ani : I have something for you
Novi : What’s that?
Ani : Taadaa! This is a pink dress for you
Novi : Aw… thank you!
Ani : Come on! You have to wear it
Novi : Okay! (She wear that dress)
So, how do I look?
Ani : You look beautiful with that dress
Novi : Do you really think so?
Ani : yeah! You are so beautiful
Novi : thank you my dear
Ani : It’s okay
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6
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Invitation
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Expression :
v I would like to invite you to come to our party tonight.
v Would you like to go to cinema with me this weekend ?
v Please, come to my place whenever you’re free.
v Do you free this afternoon?
Respond :
Accepting
v Thank you so much for the invitation.
v Thank you, it would be a great idea. I’d like to go then.
v How kind of you to ask. I’d be delighted.
v Sure, that sounds great.
Refusing
v Thanks you, it’s a honor for me, but I’m sorry, I can’t.
v I wish I could, but I’ve made another plan.
v I would like, but I’m really busy this month.
v If I have more time but I’m not.
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One day, Irfan go to Rio’s Hause to invite him…
Irfan : Assalamualaikum…
Rio : Walaikumsalam. Hi Irfan. Let’s come in..
Irfan : Yes. How are you bro ?
Rio : Fine. How about you ?
Irfan : I’m fine too. Be the way, do you free tomorrow ?
Rio : Yes. Why ?
Irfan : My sister have a wedding party. So, I would like to invite you to come to the party.
Rio : sure, that sounds great.
Irfan : Thanks bro,
Rio : You’re welcome bro.
Irfan : Ok, but I must go home now, because I must invite the other our friends. Bye… Wassalamu alaikum.
Rio : Bye. Walaikumsalam, be careful bro.
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7
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Request
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Expression :
v Can you give me the book?
v Could you phone me at 7 o’clock?
v Would you mind repairing my watch?
v Do you think you could take me to the shop ?
v I wonder if you could write me an application letter?
v Can I borrow your pen?
v Could I have a seat?
v Can’t I sit beside you?
v May I use your computer?
Respond :
v OK
v Sure
v All right
v Certainly
v It’s a pleasure
v I’m afraid, I ….. (give your reason).
v I’m sorry, I can’t.
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One day, Nana are reading a novel book and than Arian come and speak to her…
Arian : Hi, Nana. How are you?
Nana : I'm good. What about you?
Arian : I'm very well, thanks. I need your help.
Nana : What is it?
Arian : I forget to bring my mobile phone. I'm going to borrow yours to call my mom. Would you mind lending it?
Nana : Oh, no problem. Here it is.
Arian : Okay, thanks.
Nana : Oh Yeah Arian, Do you have motorcycle?
Arian : Yes, I have, why ?
Nana : would I borrow your motorcycle, please ?
Arian : I’m so sorry, I can’t. because My motorcycle have not fuel.
Nana : Oh okay, not problem. Thanks
Arian : yes, I’m so sorry. Your welcome.
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