Daily Expressions

Daily Expressions

1.      Expressions to ask for things

1. Ø  Can  I take your picture, please?

• May I have a photo with you,  please?
• Ø  Can I lend your cell phone?

Expressions to refuse to give things

Ø  I’m sorry, I’m using it.

Ø  Not now, I’m using it/them  myself. Sorry.

Ø  Sorry, I’m using it/them right now.

2.      Expressions to give  the things

Ø  Here you are.

Ø  Sure

Ø  Of course.

Ø  Certainly

 

3.      Expressions to say our gratitude

Ø  Thank you.

Ø  Many thanks.

Ø  Thanks anyway

 

4.      Expressions to ask for service

Ø  Can you help me?

Ø  Could you tell me ….?

 

5.      Expressions to offer service?

Ø  Can, I help you?

Ø  What can I do for you?

6.      Expressions  to give  respons of offering services                                

Ø  Ok                                                                  

Ø  Sure

Ø  Of course

Ø  Yes, please,

Ø  No, thanks.

 

Read the example!

1.      Ayu          : Can I help you?

Maura      : Yes, I cann’t find my ticket to Mitha Talahatu concert tonight.

Ayu          : I think I saw it on your bedroom this morning.

Maura      : Thank you, I almost forget it.

 

2.      Tika          : Danar, can you fetct me to Ambon City Mall before 3 pm?

Danar       : What is happening?

Tika          : I want to buy Beto’s newest CD album

Danar       : Ok, he is my idol. We leave for Ambon City Mall at 2:30 pm.

 

3.      Shop assistant      : Can I help you?

Susan                    : yes, please, I need a ticket for Afgan concert next weekend.

Shop assistant      :  How many tickets fo you need?

Susan                    : Two, please.

Shop assistant      : Six hundred rupiah.

Susan                    : Here it is. Thank you.

Shop assistant      : Your welcome.