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A. Introduction
Definition -> an expression to introduce yourself / to make yourself known to someone else
by name, age, address, etc.
Introducing Yourself Introducing Someone Else
• First let me introduce myself. • I would like to introduce you to ….
• My name is …. • Let me introduce you to …
• Allow me to introduce my self. • This …
• I’m … • Allow me to introduce ….
• Excuse me my name’s… • I’d like you to meet …
• How do you do? My name is …. • Do you know …
• Hi! I’m … • Oh look, here’s Peter.
• Hello! My name is … • Peter–Jeny, Jeny–Peter
• Good morning. My name’s …
B. Intention
Definition -> an expression to tell what someone wants to do and his/her plan
Closely related to plan
Formula -> S + would like to + V1
S + to be + going to + V1
Example -> I would like to go to America.
I will go to school tomorrow.
I am planning to travel the world next year.
I am thinking of moving to Australia for college.
C. Compliment
Definition -> expresses approval, usually aimed at showing that you like some of another
person’s appearance, belonging, or work
When should we compliment people?
When you notice something new about a person’s appearance
When visiting someone’s house for the first time
When hosts prepare a meal for you
Compliments Reponse
• You looks so gorgeous! (Kamu terlihat sangat • Thank you, (Terima kasih)
anggun!) • Thanks. (Terima kasih)
• I must express my admiration to you! (Saya harus • I am glad you like it, (Aku senang kau
mengungkapkan kekaguman saya kepadamu!) menyukainya)
• What a nice dress! (Gaun yang sangat bagus!). • It is very kind of you to say that, (Baik sekali kau
• Great job! / Good job! (Kerja bagus!) mengatakannya)
• What a beautiful skirt you are wearing! (Rok yang
kamu pakai sangat bagus!)
• It looks good on you. (Itu terlihat bagus untukmu)
• You looks beautiful today. (Kamu terlihat cantik
hari ini)
D. Congratulations
Definition -> an expression of praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion (the
achievement is done with effort)
Congratulations Response
• I’d be the first to congratulate you on… • Thanks, I hope you'd be the next.
• Congratulations on getting a scholarship! • Thank you very much for saying it.
• Congratulations on your engagement!
E. Announcement
Functional text
Definition -> a written or spoken statement that tells people about something (usually an event)
Purpose -> to announce an event
Tenses -> simple future tense
Generic structure -> Opening
Content
Closing
Questions -> Who will be the attendee?
Where will the event be held?
When will the event be held?
F. Recount Text
Purpose -> to retell past events
Tenses -> Simple Past Tense
Generic Structure -> Orientation (who, where, when)
Events (Chronological orders)
Example -> Experience, Biography, Autobiography, History, Discovery, Diary.
G. Narrative Text
Purpose -> to entertain / amuse the reader
Tenses ->Simple Past Tense
Generic Structure -> Orientation (who, when, where)
Complication (problem)
Resolution
Example -> Myth, Fable, Legend, Folktale