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1. How to express apology
ExpressionsGiving apology
- Im (really/so) sorry- Thats all right
- I (do) apologize for (being late)- It doesnt matter
- Please, forgive me- Never mind
- I beg your pardon- Thats/its OK.
- Im awfully/terribly sorry- No need to sorry
- I would like to apologize for - There is nothing apologize
2. How to express sympathy
Expressions
- Im sorry to hear that
- What a shame
- What a pity
- How awful
- How terrible
3.How to invite someone
ExpressionsAcceptingRefusing
- Id like you to (come to my party)- Wed be glad to- Im afraid I cant I .
- Wed be very glad if you could - Wed like/love to- Im not sure I can
- Would you like to - Thank you very much- Well, thanks, but
- Would you please - Thats very kind of you
- Can you (come to my party)- Thats a good idea
- Why dont you - How nice of you
- Wont you (come to my party)
- How about coming
- Would you mind 4. How to express certainty and uncertainty
CertaintyUncertainty
- I am sure - I am not (quite) sure/certain
- No doubt about it- I still doubt about
- I am quite sure- Its possible but not certain
- Of course- I cant decide
- Absolutely/definitely- I cant say that for certain
- I have no doubt- I am afraid I cant be certain5. How to express agreement and disagreement
AgreementDisagreement
- I agree- I dont agree/I disagree
- Thats true- Thats wrong
- You are right- I dont think so
- So do I - Im not sure I agree with you
- I think so- Id rather not
- I approve it- I cant be along with
- That sounds like a good idea- I wouldnt say that
- Im in favor of it- I dont think thats 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 dont entirely agree with
- I see what you mean, but
- I agree, but
- Yes, but on the other hand
- Yes, but dont you think
- I agree with you to some extent.
6. How to offer helps
ExpressionsAcceptingRefusing
- May/can I help you- Thank you very much- No, thanks. I can do it myself
- Would you like me to - Yes, please. I - Thats very kind of you, but I
- What can I do for you- Thats 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
PleasureDispleasure
- Im very pleased with it- I dont want to hear that anymore
- Thats good news- You are very rude to him
- Im very glad to hear that- It s very annoyed
- Im satisfied- Im dissatisfied
- Its really delight- We are fed up with
- Thats wonderful- I feel disappointed
- Thats great- She is extremely displeased10. How to express like and dislike
LikeDislike
- I like very much- I dont like/dislike
- I am very keen on - Im not keen on
- Im 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
ExpressionAcceptingRefusing
- May/can I Yes, you canNo, you cant
- Could I Yes, of courseNo, Im sorry
- Do you mind if I No, not at allIm sorry14. How to say that something is not permitted
Expressions
- Im sorry, thats not allowed
- Im afraid, we cant have
- Im afraid thats not possible.
- Im sorry, you cant
15. How to express possibility
Expressions
- Theres a chance
- Theres a possibility
- Theres probability
16. How to express ability and capability
AbilityDisability
- I am capable to - I am disable to
- I know to - I am not capable of
- I can - I cant
- I am able to - I am not able to