Chapter I
Greeting adalah suatu ucapan selamat untuk event yang sangat special dalam hidup sesorang. seperti perkawinan, kelahiran , kematian , dan segala hal yang membahagiakan . Greeting dapat diucapkan melalui SMS, email, via telephone , internet dll.
Greeting and leave taking
Greeting is a kind of question or statement to begin a conversation .
Informal greetings
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Response
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- Hi, how is life ?
- What’s news ?
- How’s everything ?
- How’s are you doing ?
- Good to see you ?
- Long time no see
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- Terrific, and you ?
- Just fine , thanks .
- Great, thanks
- All right thanks.
- Pretty well. What about you ?
- Not bad
- So – so
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Formal greetings
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Response
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- G Good morning (00.00 a.m until 12.00 p.m )
- Good afternoon ( 12.00 p.m until 06.00
p.m )
- Good evening (06.00 p.m until 09.00 p.m )
- Helo , how are you ?
Etc
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- Hello
- Hello , good afternoon
- Good evening
- I’m fine , thank you
- Very well , thanks
Etc
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Example :
Edgar : good morning , yan how are you ?
Yanyan : I’m fine . thank you . how are you ?
Edgar : I’m fine too . how is your family ?
Yanyan : they’re fine . thank you .
Edgar : nice to hear that .
Leave takings
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Responses
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- Sorry, I have to go now .
- I’ll talk to you later
- It’s been nice talking to you .
- Good bye and give my regard to mr…../mrs…
- Bye – bye / bye
- See you tomorrow/later/agin.
- Take care yourself
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- Yes, of caurse,it was nice to see you
- Sure. See you later
- So long
- Keep in touch
- Bye
- See you
- Hope so .
Etc
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There are some situations that make an introducing : introducing oneself ; introducibg someone.
Read these dialogues, then practice them !
1. Introducing oneself
a. Mr. robinson : let me to introduce myself ?
I’m George robinson .
Francis : how do you do . I’m francis Matthews.
Mr. robinson : I’m glad to meet you francis .
Francis : I’m glad to meet you too mr.robinson.
Thank you
b. Novi : hello, my name is novi .
Koko : hello, I’m koko.
Novi : nice to meet you.
Koko : nice to meet you too. Thank you
2. Introducing others
a. Tabita : mr. evendi, please allow me to introduce you to mr. rahmat.
Mr. rahmat, this is mr. efendi. Mr.effendi , this is rahmat .
Mr.efendi : haw do you do ?
Mr.rahmat : haw do you do ? it’s nice to meet you .
Mr.effendi : it’s nice to meet you too. Thank you .
b. Gaby : hi , boby . I would like to introduce my sister, her name is tabita .
Boby : how do you do , tabita ?
Tabita : how do you do ? glad to see you.
Boby : Glad to see you, too.
Study these expressions !
Introducing oneself
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Responses
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Formal
- How do you do, I’m Tabita
- May I introduce my self, I’m Tabita
- Good morning, my name is Gabriel
- Let me introduce myself. My name is Bita.
Informal
- Hi, I am Novi.
- Hello, my name is Bimo.
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- How do you do? My name is Gabriel. Nice to meet you.
- Good morning, I’m Tabita. How do you do ?
- hi, I’m Gabriel. Glad to meet you.
- Hello. My name is Gabriel. Pleased to meet you.
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Introducing other
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Responses
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Formal
- May I introduce…
- Allow me to introduce…
- I’d like to introduce you…
- I’d like to meet you…
- Iwant to introduce you…
Informal
- This is…
- These are…
- Have you met…
- Do you know…
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- Hi, glad to meet you. I’m…
- Hello,….Pleased to meet you.
- I’m glad to know you.
- It’s nice to meet you.
- How do you do ?
- No, I don’t think so.
- No, I haven’t.
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Expressing Thanking
The expressions of thanking and responses, such as:
Thanking
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Responses
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- Thanks
- Thank you
- Thanks a lot
- Thanks anyway
- Thank you very much
- Thank you so much
- Many thanks
- Thanks with all my7 heart
- I would like to say thanks to…
- I appreciate you…
- That is very kind of you
- Thanks you from the bottom of my heart.
- I am grateful for your,,,(kindness/goodness/help
- Thanks (a lot) for your help.
- Thanks for helping me.
- It was very kind of you to help me.
- How very kind of you.
Etc.
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- You are welcome.
- No problem.
- It’s OK/alright.
- Don’t mention it.
- I’m glad to like it.
- It was my pleasure.
- Not at all.
- With pleasure.
- It’s no trouble at all.
- Forget it.
- I’m glad Icould help you.
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Expressing Apologizing
Learen and practice some phrases used in asking for apologizing and the responses
Apologizing
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Responses
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- I’m Sorry
- I’m realy sorry.
- Please ,forgive me!
- Sorry
- I’m Sorry that
- Forgive me, I’m Terribly sorry about
- Please,acecept my apologizefor
- I’m exstremely sorry for
- I would like to apologize for
- I apologize for
- I’m sorry I didn’t mean to
Etc.
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- That OK
- It’s all right.
- Don’t worry.It’s OK
- It doesen’t matter.
- I completely understand
- Oh.that ‘s all right. It can happen to anyone
- It’s not your fault
- Don’t worry about it
- No problem
Etc.
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Example :
1. Nita forgets to bring tono’s book
Nita : ton, I’m so sorry, I forget to bring the book that l borrowed from you last Monday .
Tono : lt doesn’t matter. Bring it tomorrow.
2. In a classroom
Angga : Good morning , sir.
Teacher : Morning, Angga.
Angga : I would like to apoiogize for being late to class.
Teacher : why do you come late ?
Angga : my motorbike had a flat tire on the way to school.
Teacher : All right this time. Please be on time in the future.
Angga : yes, I will. Thank you, Sir.
expressing asking for, giving and refusing permission
In expressing asking for, giving and refusing permission there are some common phrases such as
Asking for permission :
- Can I...?
- Is it okay if...?
- May I...?
- Could I...?
- Would you mind if...?
Giving permission :
- Yes, you can.
- Sure.
- Go ahead.
- Yes, you may.
- I don't mind.
- No problem
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Refusing permission
- I'm afraid not.
- No, I think.
- No, you cannot.
- You couldn't do that.
- Sorry, you are not permitted.
Example :
andi : can I smoke hre ?
arya : yes . please do.
EXPRESSING REQUEST
A. Asking someone to do something:
· Can you give me the book?
· Could you phone me at 7 o’clock?
· Would you mind repairing my watch?
· Do you think you could take me to the shop
· I wonder if you could write me an application letter?
B. Asking someone for something:
· Can I borrow your pen?
· Could I have a seat?
· Can’t I sit beside you?
· May I use your computer?
The expression to accept it:
OK
Sure
All right
Certainly
It’s a pleasure
Example :
3. A: Would you helping me with my suitcase?
B: I’m sorry, but I’ve got a bad back.
4. A: Could I pass the salt please?
B: Yes, here you are.
EXPRESSION TO OFFER SOMETHING
Some expressions to offer something are :
· Let me carry your book
· Allow me to help you
· Can I help you ?
· Shall I carry your bag ?
· Do you want me bring the camera with me ?
· Would you like me prepare your stuff ?
Some of the responses are :
· Thank you
· That’s very kind of you
· I’d appreciate that
· You’re too kind
· No , thanks . I can manage it.
Example :
your book ?
Luthfi : yes, of course
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
· I’am sorry to her that.
· I’am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
· I was deeply saddened to hear to hear of your loss.
· You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your aunt
· may the comfort of god help you during this difficult time.
Example :
Anggit : hy icha ., why do you look sad ?
Icha : my mom is sick, but I could not come because there was work to finish.
Anggit : im sorry to hear it
Icha : thank you.
EXPRESSING REGRET
a. expressing regret about someone’s personal circumstances
· I’m sorry to hear about that
· Oh. That’s soo bad, I’m sorry to hear it.
b. expressing regretabout a minor accident or event
· What a pity
· What a shame
· What a nuisance
C. expressing shock or regret about a serious incident.
· Goodness!
· How awful !
· How terrible !
· How dreadful !
Example :
A : hy what’s up ?
B : look at the news ! recently the earthquake in Yogyakarta.
A : how terrible
CHAPTER II EXERCISES
the following text is for question 1 to 2
Greeting and Leave Taking
Hendri : "Good morning, Satya !"
Satya : " Hello ! Morning, Hendrii !"
Hendri : "…?”
Satya : "Just fine, thanks
Hendri : "What are you doing here ?"
Satya : " I am looking for some books to write my homework."
Hendri : " Well, good luck then. I have to leave now
See you later !"
Satya : “…”
1. Hendry :…?
a. I’m sorry to hear it
b. “how are you doing ? “
c. “what are you doing ?
d. “what’s your name ?
2. satya : …?
a. “nice too met you”
b. “no problem”
c. “thank you”
d. “ see you “
Expressing thanking
3. Anggit : Hello, Anggit speaking.
Riko : Hello. This is Riko . May I speak to your sister?
Anggit : She just stepped out. I think she’s next door. I can call her if you like.
Riko :”… … …” I’ll phone again later. Good-bye.
Anggit : Good-bye
a. “thank you” c. “no ,thank you”
b. “many thank” d. “thanks for your help “
Expressing apology
At school
Sarah : “Farhan, I do apologize that I couldn’t come to your birthday party yesterday.”
Farhan : “….”. I know you were so busy in your boarding house.”
Sarah : “Yeah, I got so much paper to finish.”
Farhan : “It’s alright.”
4. farhan :”…”
a. “ No problem “
b. “ I’m sorry I can’t “
c. “ im sorry “
d.” thank you “
Expressing asking for, giving and refusing permission
A : hello B, how are you?
B : i'm fine, thank you. How about you?
A : yes, i'm too. It's a nice day today.
B : yes, i agree with you.
A : By the way, B may i kill you?
B : “…”, but why the h*ll you want to kill me?
A : Oh, that's because i just wanna do that.
B : is that so? alright, just do that now.
A : OK B, thank you.
B : you are welcome.
5. B : …
a. “ I’m sorry ican’t “
b. “ thank you “
c. “ yes of course “
d. “ you are welcome “
Expressing Request
6. A: Could you possible hold my umbrella for a minute?
B:”…”.
Answer is … except
a. “ thank you “
b. “ ok “
c. “ sure“
d. “ of course “
Expression to offer something
7. Tajram : Can I help you carry most of your books?
Lefi : “…”
Expression of sympathy
8. Rina : Hi, Doni. What's up? You look so sad.
Doni : Yea, my grandpa died last night.
Rina : Really? “…”
Doni : Thanks.
Expressing regret
9. icha : hi, what’s up ?
Lefi : “ look at the news ! there’s a bomb accident in JB hotel “
Icha : “…”
10. lefi : I lost my bag at the airport yesterday .
Anggit : “…”
CHAPTER III KEY ANSWER
Number 1-10
1. (b) = how are you doing ?
2.(d) = see you
3.(c) = no thank you
4.(a) = no problem
5.(c) = yes of course
6.(a) = thank you
7. certainly
8.i take my symphaty to hear it .
9. how awful !
10.i’m sorry to hear it
