HOW DO YOU FELL?

1.      Expressing regret

Expressing regret is being sorry or sad about something.

Some expression to express regret:

a.       Express regret about someone’s personal circumstance.

Examples:

·         I’m sorry to hear that

·         Oh, that’s too bad. I’m sorry to hear that

b.      Expressing regret about a minor accident or event.

Examples:

·         What a pity

·         What a shame

·         What a nuisance

c.       Expressing shock or regret about serious accident

Examples:

·         Goodness!

·         How awful!

·         How terrible!

·         How dreadful!

2.      Expressing apology

Some expressions to apologize to someone:

·         I’m sorry,

·         I’m very sorry,

·         I’m terribly sorry,

·         Excuse me,

·         Pardon me

·         I apologize,

·         I’m afraid it’s all my fault,

3.      Expression of asking and giving permission

We can use some expression below:

·         Can I speak to Arya?

·         Could I use your telephone?

·         Do you thing I couldn’t borrow your bicycle?

·         May I come in?

·         Can I some here?

Some expressions give permissions:

·         Certainly

·         Yes, of course

·         Yes, please do

·         Yes you may, if you like

4.      Expression request

You can use one of the expressions below to request something:

a.       Wishing to get something, or to get something done.

·         “could I see your for a minute?” by all means”

·         “would you pass the salt, please?” sure, here you are”

b.      Request for help.

·         “would you done me favor?” well, it depends”

·         “ I wonder if you could help me move this table”, “ oh, sure”

c.       Request for permission.

·         “Do you mind if I go to sleep?”, “not at all. Go right ahead”

·         “may I come little later?” yes, that will be quite all right”

d.      Request for information

·         “Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the stations?”,”yes, it’s not far from her. Go straight down here, and take the first turn to your let”

·         “Could you tell me the time, please?’ “ it’s twenty past ten’

5.      Expressions to offer something

Some expression to express something;

·         Let me carry your book

·         Allow me to help you

·         Can I help you?

·         Shall I carry your book?

·         Do you want to me bring the camera with me?

·         Would you like me to prepare your stuff?

Some of the responses are:

·         Thank you

·         That’s very kind of you

·         I’d appreciate that

·         You are too kind

·         No, thanks. I can manage it

6.      Expression of sympathy

Some expressions to express sympathy are:

·         I’m sorry to hear that

·         I’m sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

·         I was deeply saddened 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.