Expressions Giving apology - I’m (really/so) sorry - That’s all right - I (do) apologize for (being late) - It doesn’t matter - Please, forgive me - Never mind - I beg your pardon - That’s/it’s OK. - I’m awfully/terribly sorry - No need to sorry - I would like to apologize for - There is nothing apologize
2. How to express sympathy
Expressions - I’m sorry to hear that - What a shame - What a pity - How awful - How terrible
3. How to invite someone
Expressions Accepting Refusing - I’d like you to (come to my party) - We’d be glad to - I’m afraid I can’t I ………. - We’d be very glad if you could …… - We’d like/love to - I’m not sure I can - Would you like to ………………………… - Thank you very much - Well, thanks, but ……… - Would you please ………………………… - That’s very kind of you - Can you (come to my party) - That’s a good idea - Why don’t you ……………………………… - How nice of you - Won’t you (come to my party) - How about coming ……………………… - Would you mind …………………………
4. How to express certainty and uncertainty
Certainty Uncertainty - I am sure …………… - I am not (quite) sure/certain ……… - No doubt about it - I still doubt about …………… - I am quite sure - It’s possible but not certain - Of course - I can’t decide - Absolutely/definitely - I can’t say that for certain - I have no doubt - I am afraid I can’t be certain
5. How to express agreement and disagreement
Agreement Disagreement - I agree - I don’t agree/I disagree - That’s true - That’s wrong - You are right - I don’t think so - So do I - I’m not sure I agree with you - I think so - I’d rather not ……………… - I approve it - I can’t be along with - That sounds like a good idea - I wouldn’t say that - I’m in favor of it - I don’t think that’s right - I am with you - Do you think so? - That was I am thinking - I am of the same opinion
Expressions of Partial Agreement
- I don’t entirely agree with …………… - I see what you mean, but ……………… - I agree, but ……………………………………… - Yes, but on the other hand …………… - Yes, but don’t you think ………………… - I agree with you to some extent.
6. How to offer helps
Expressions Accepting Refusing - May/can I help you - Thank you very much - No, thanks. I can do it myself - Would you like me to …… - Yes, please. I ………… - That’s very kind of you, but I …… - What can I do for you - That’s very kind of you - Do you want me to ………… 7. How to ask opinion - What do you think of/about ………? - Do you have any suggestion? - What is your opinion about………? - What is your point of view about ………?
8. How to express idea/opinion
Expressions - I think …………………………………… - According to me, …………………… - In my opinion, …………………………
9. How to express pleasure and displeasure
Pleasure Displeasure - I’m very pleased with it - I don’t want to hear that anymore - That’s good news - You are very rude to him - I’m very glad to hear that - It’ s very annoyed - I’m satisfied - I’m dissatisfied - It’s really delight - We are fed up with …… - That’s wonderful - I feel disappointed - That’s great - She is extremely displeased
10. How to express like and dislike
Like Dislike - I like ………… very much - I don’t like/dislike …………… - I am very keen on … - I’m not keen on ………………… - I’m fond of ………… - I hate ………………………………… - I love ………………… - I especially dislike ……………
11. How to express hope
Expressions - I do hope (S + hope + Clause) - I expect (S + Expect + O + to/not to + V1) (S + Expect + Clause)
12. How to express Admiration/wonder
Expressions - What a diligent boy (he is) (What + a/an + adj. + Noun + (Pronoun + be) - How beautiful she is (How + adj. + pronoun + be)
13. How to ask for permission
Expression Accepting Refusing - May/can I …………………… Yes, you can No, you can’t - Could I ………………………… Yes, of course No, I’m sorry - Do you mind if I ……… No, not at all I’m sorry
14. How to say that something is not permitted
Expressions - I’m sorry, that’s not allowed - I’m afraid, we can’t have …… - I’m afraid that’s not possible. - I’m sorry, you can’t ………………
15. How to express possibility
Expressions - There’s a chance…………………… - There’s a possibility …………… - There’s probability ………………
16. How to express ability and capability
Ability Disability - I am capable to …………… - I am disable to …………… - I know to ……………………… - I am not capable of ………… - I can ……………………………… - I can’t …………………………… - I am able to ………………… - I am not able to …………