Practical Expressions - Book

Part I EXPRESS
C. EXCHANGING INFORMATION (PAGE 143)

YOURSELF
1. Asking for information
2. Asking if someone knows about something
A. SOCIAL FORMULAS (PAGE 138) 3. Saying you know
4. Saying you do not know
1. Greeting someone 5. Stating something is different
2. Starting a conversation 6. Asking for detailed information
3. Introducing yourself 7. Asking to pass information
4. Introducing someone 8. Finding out about the source of information
5. Answering an introduction 9. Asking for new information
6. Attracting someone's attention 10. Asking to clarify circumstances
7. Asking how someone is 11. Saying the information is not correct
8. Saying how you are 12. Saying the information is correct
9. Thanking 13. Verifying the information
10. Responding to thanks 14. Expressing doubt about the source of information
11. Congratulating 15. Reminding and informing at the same time
12. Complimenting 16. Adding more information
13. Responding to compliments or congratulations 17. Asking if something is correct
14. Saying sorry 18. Saying something is correct
15. Accepting an apology 19. Saying something is not correct
16. Leaving someone politely for a short time 20. Correcting someone
17. Expressing good wishes 21. Asking if someone is sure about something
18. Responding to good wishes 22. Saying you are sure
19. Giving someone good wishes on a special occasion 23. Saying you are not sure
20. Responding to good wishes on a special occasion 24. Expressing curiosity
21. Ending a conversation 25. Reminding
22. Saying goodbye 26. Asking if someone remembers
27. Saying you remember
28. Saying you have forgotten
B. COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES (PAGE
141)
1. Finding out about appropriateness D. INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION

2. Finding out about meaning AND ATTITUDES (PAGE 147)
3. Finding out about correctness.
4. Finding out about spelling 1. Talking about what might happen
5. Finding out about pronunciation 2. Asking how someone feels before something
6. Summing up happens
7. Giving time to think 3. Asking how someone feels
8. Taking up a point 4. Saying you hope
9. Showing you are listening 5. Asking for advice
10. Giving an example 6. Advising someone to do something
11. Saying something in another way 7. Advising someone not to do something
12. Saying something again 8. Telling someone to do something
13. Checking if you are understood 9. Telling 'someone' how to do something
14. Checking that you understand 10. Saying someone should not do something
15. Asking someone to say something 11. Saying someone must not do something
12. Asking if you are obliged to do something
13. Saying someone is obliged to do something
14. Saying what you think you ought to do
15. Saying what you think you ought not to do
136 PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS

16. Asking if someone agrees 51. Saying what you want
17. Agreeing 52. Saying you have reached agreement
18. Disagreeing 53. Warning
19. Saying you partly agree 54. Asking about preference
20. Saying you are wrong and someone else is right 55. Saying what you prefer
21. Asking for permission 56. Asking about liking
22. Giving permission 57. Expressing liking
23. Refusing permission 58. Expressing disliking
24. Asking if someone is able to do something 69. Saying you are willing to do something
25. Saying you are able to do something 60. Saying you are willing to do something under
26. Saying you are not able to do something certain conditions
27. Refusing to do something 61. Saying you are unwilling to do something
28. Offering something 62. Showing optimism
29. Offering to do something for someone 63. Saying you are looking forward to something
30. Accepting an offer of something 64. Showing pessimism
31. Declining an offer of something 65. Saying you are worried
32. Accepting an offer of help 66. Saying you are bored
33. Refusing an offer of help 67. Expressing excitement
34. Asking for someone's opinion 68. Showing relief
35. Expressing your opinion 69. Showing irritation and anger
36. Trying to change someone's opinion 70. Showing sympathy
37. Saying you have no opinion 71. Persuading
38. Avoiding giving an opinion 72. Complaining
39. Inviting someone 73. Encouraging
40. Accepting an invitation 74. Requesting
41. Declining an invitation 75. Suggesting
42. Saying something is important 76. Threatening
43. Saying something is not important 77. Expressing disappointment
44. Asking if someone is interested 78. Expressing surprise
45. Showing your interest 79. Calming or reassuring someone
46. Saying you are not interested 80. Asking if someone approves
47. Giving reasons 81. Expressing approval
48. Promising 82. Expressing disapproval
49. Comparing
50. Giving something to someone
Part II CLASSROOM
LANGUAGE
A. STUDENT'S GUIDE (PAGE 162) B. TEACHER'S GUIDE (PAGE 164)
1. Being late 1. Attracting attention

2. Being absent 2. Organizing students' learning activity
3. While learning 3. Assessing students' work
4. Using media 4. Teacher - student interaction
5. Taking turns 5. Explaining how to learn English
6. Asking about correctness 6. Relating English and Turkish
7. Asking about language 7. Teaching to comprehend
8. Requests 8. Making English your own
9. Offering help 9. Right or wrong
10. Trying to improve
11. Using grammar and vocabulary
12. Teaching pronunciation
13. Working with exercises.
14. Communicating at the blackboard
15. Miscellaneous
PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS 137

A. SOCIAL FORMULAS
4. Introducing someone
1. Greeting someone
Less Formal
Informal Oh, Paul, I'd like someone to meet.
Morning! Oh look, here's Mary. Mary meet...
Hello, there! I'd like to introduce...
Hello, everybody!
Paul, may I introduce Mary?
Evening!
Afternoon!
Formal
Less Formal This is...
You are just the person I want to see! Let me introduce...
The very man I was after! Have you met...?
Good to see you! Do you know...?
By the way, do you know each other?
Formal Allow me to introduce...
Good morning!
Good evening!
Good afternoon!
5. Answering an introduction
2. Starting a conversation Less Formal
Yes, we've already met.
Informal Pleased to meet you.
Warm, isn't it? I've been wanting to meet you.
Hot, isn't it? Good to meet you.
Hello!
Formal
Less Formal No, I haven't yet had the pleasure.
Windy, isn't it? No, I don't think so. How do you do?
Terrible day, isn't it? No, I don't think I do. How do you do?
Starting to rain, isn't it?
I'm delighted to meet you...
Sorry, but...
How do you do?
Nice weather, isn't it?
Lovely day, isn't it?
Freezing, isn't it? 6. Attracting someone's
Cold, isn't it?
attention
Formal
I hope you don't mind my asking, but … Informal
I beg your pardon, but... Look...
Forgive me for asking, but... Listen...
Excuse my asking...
Excuse me, but...? Less Formal
Excuse me... Sorry, but...
Excuse me asking, but...? Sorry to butt in, but...
Do excuse me, but...? Excuse me butting in, but...
3. Introducing yourself Formal
Informal Sorry to trouble/bother you, but...
Hello! ... I'm... May I have your attention, please?
Hello! I wonder if we could begin?
Evening! Excuse me!
Afternoon!
7. Asking how someone is
Less Formal
Hello? This is...
Hello? My name's... Informal
Hello? ... speaking. What's the latest?
What's new?
Formal How's life treating you?
May I introduce myself? How is it going?
How do you do? My name's... How are things with you?
Good morning! Are you better?
First let me introduce myself. How's life?
Excuse me! Are you well?
Excuse me, my name's...
Allow me to introduce myself. Less Formal
How are you?
How are you keeping?

8. Saying how you are 11. Congratulating
Informal Informal
Surviving, thanks. It was great to hear...
Still alive, thanks. Fantastic!
So-so, thanks.
Pretty fair, thanks. Less Formal
OK, thanks. Well done!
Mustn't grumble. Congratulations!
I'm on top of the world, thanks. Congratulations on...
Can't complain.
Formal
Less Formal Please accept my warmest congratulations.
Not so bad, thanks. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on…
I'm fine, thank you. May I congratulate you on...?
All right, thank you. Let me congratulate you.
I'd like to congratulate you.
Formal I'd like to be the first to congratulate you.
Very well, thank you. I must congratulate you on...
Quite well, thank you. Allow me to offer my warmest congratulations.
I'm very well indeed, thank you. Allow me to offer my congratulations on...
I'm extremely well, thank you.
12. Complimenting
9. Thanking
Informal
Informal You're looking good!
Thanks a million for ... You look terrific.
Great! What a super...!
Cheers! You are fantastic.
I love...! You look great.
Less Formal I like...!
That is really nice of you to....
Thanks very much for.... Less Formal
Thanks a lot. You're looking rather smart.
Thank you. You look smart.
Thank you very much for.... What a nice smart...
Many thanks. Those are very smart... you're wearing.
I really can't thank you enough. ... suits you very well.
Formal Formal
That is most good of you. You're looking extremely glamorous.
Thank you very much indeed. My compliments on...
Thank you so very much for.... May I say how elegant you look?
Much appreciated. If I may say so, ... is quite delicious.
I'm very much obliged. If I may say so, ... is quite charming.
I'm much obliged. If I may say so, ... are excellent.
I'm immensely grateful to you for.... I really must express my admiration for...
I should like to say how deeply grateful I am. I must say ... is really very good.
I should like to express my gratitude. I must congratulate you on....
I should like to express my appreciation for...
I do appreciate ... very much. 13. Responding to compliments
I'm very grateful to you.
or congratulations
10. Responding to thanks
Informal
Informal Oh! ... is nothing special really.
That's all right. Flattery'll get you nowhere!
That's 0. K.
Thank you. Less Formal
Any time. You seem very well yourself, as a matter of fact.
Thank you.
Less Formal Oh, thanks.
You're welcome. Oh, not really.
Not at all. It's nice of you to say so.
My pleasure. I'm glad you think so.
It's a pleasure. I'm glad you like....
Don't mention it.
Delighted I was able to help. Formal
Thank you very much for saying so.
Formal It's very good of you to say so.
You would have done the same in my place.
No trouble at all.
It was the least I could do.
I'm glad to have been able to help.
I was glad to be of help to you.
14. Saying sorry Formal
Would you excuse me, please...?
Informal Will you excuse me for a moment, please?
Sorry for... I wonder if you'd excuse me...?
Sorry about...
I feel bad about... 17. Expressing good wishes
Less Formal Informal
My fault. Say hello to John for me.
I'm very sorry. Have fun!
I'm very sorry about... Good luck!
I'm sorry...! Have a good time!
I'm really awfully sorry for... Give my love to Mary.
I beg your pardon. Enjoy yourselves!
I am terribly sorry... All the very best!
How stupid of me... All the best!
Formal Less Formal

Please, forgive me. The very best of luck!
Please, accept my apologies. Regards to...
Pardon me. Good luck in...!
Pardon me for... All the best in...!
May I offer you my sincerest apologies?
I'm sorry, that was entirely my fault. Formal
I'm extremely sorry for... Would you give ... my best wishes?
I'm extremely sorry... Please, remember me to...
I must apologize. I'd like to wish you every success in...
I do apologize for... I wish you success.
I can't tell you how sorry I am for... I hope everything goes well.
Hope things go well with...
15. Accepting an apology Every success in...!
Informal 18. Responding to good wishes

That's 0. K.
Please, don't feel bad about it. Informal
Let's forget it. Thanks!
Forget it.
Don't give it another thought. Less Formal
Very many thanks!
Less Formal Thank you!
Think nothing of it. Thank you very much!
There's no reason to apologize.
That's quite all right. 19. Giving someone good wishes
Please, don't worry.
Not at all.
on a special occasion
Of course.
Less Formal
It's really not necessary.
Happy birthday!
It's perfectly all right.
Happy anniversary!
It really doesn't matter at all.
A merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
All right.
Formal
Formal
The season's greetings to you! (at Christmas)
It's really of no importance.
Please, accept my best wishes on the occasion of...
May I wish you a happy birthday!
16. Leaving someone politely for Many happy returns of the day!
a short time I should like to offer you my best wishes on the
occasion of......
Informal
I'll catch you up. 20. Responding to good wishes
I'll be right back.
Don't wait for me.
on a special occasion
Informal
Less Formal
Thank you.
Excuse me.
You too!
Excuse me; I'll be back in a moment.
Excuse me, I shan't be a moment.
Less Formal
Excuse me, I must just...
Thank you. And the same to you!
Excuse me a minute.
Thank you. And a happy New Year to you too!
Excuse me ... I'll be back in a second.

21. Ending a conversation 22. Saying goodbye
Informal Informal
Well, better to going, I suppose. Goodbye!
Sorry, I've got to rush. Take care. Bye!
Sorry, I must be off now. See you tomorrow!
I've got to make a phone call, sorry. Lots of love, Mary.
Look after yourself. Bye!
Less Formal I'll be seeing you!
I'm (awfully) sorry, but I'm meeting someone.... Goodbye for now.
Cheers!
Formal Cheerio!
It's been very nice/interesting talking to you, Bye-bye!
but....
I'm afraid I must go now. Less Formal
I must apologize, but I'm afraid.... Goodbye!
I hope you'll excuse me, but.... I'll look forward to seeing you soon.
I'm afraid I really must go. Goodbye now.
Formal
Goodbye
B. COMMUNICATION
TECHNIQUES
I don't understand this sentence. Can you help
me?
Does.....mean ... or...?
1. Finding out about Does it make sense if I say...?
appropriateness Does ... sometimes mean...?
Does ... have more than one meaning?
Do ... and ... mean the same thing?
Less Formal
Can you use ... to mean...?
Would it be too formal to say...?
What does this mean?
What should I say if I want to...?
What should I say...?
Should I use ... if...? 3. Finding out about correctness
Is ... a neutral sort of word?
If I want ..., what should I say? Informal
If I say ... is it more polite than...? When do you use..?
If ..., should I say ... or...? Can you give me an example for …?
How do you say that in English?
Less Formal
Formal Can I say …?
When is it appropriate to say,...? Is that the right word?
Is it appropriate to say ... if...?
Formal
2. Finding out about meaning Will you tell me how to use ..., please?
Will you correct me if I make a mistake, please?
Which is correct: ... or...?
Less Formal
Is this sentence correct?
When would you use the word...?
Is it correct to say…?
When would you use the expression...?
What's the difference between ... and...?
What other words are there for...? 4. Finding out about spelling
What is the opposite of...?
What is another word for...? Less Formal
What is another way of saying...? Can you check my pronunciation for me, please?
What is a/the word to describe someone who …? Do you spell ... with...?
What does ... mean? How do you spell...?
What do you call someone who...? I'm not sure if I've spelt this word correctly?
What do you call ... that...? Is this the correct spelling...?
Is there a difference in meaning between …? Will you check my spelling, please?
What is the word for...?

5. Finding out about
pronunciation Surprising you should say so, because …
Strange you should say that …
Less Formal Sorry to interrupt, but …
What intonation should I use if I want to It's interesting you should say so, because …
express...? That reminds me of...
How do you pronounce this word?
How do you pronounce this name? Formal
Do you say ... or...? To take up your point ...
If I may refer back to …
Formal If I may just go back for a moment to …
Will you correct me if I pronounce something
wrongly, please? 9. Showing you are listening
What is the right way to pronounce this word?
Informal
6. Summing up Well, well!
Well I never! Indeed?
Informal Tell me more.
I nearly forgot...! Really! Really?
I see.
Less Formal Fancy that!
While I remember, …
To summarize, … Less Formal
To sum up, ... Oh, yes.
To put it in a nutshell, (then) ... No!
The point I'm making is … I know what you mean.
The basic question is … How interesting!
So what it comes down to is … Has it?
So what I'm saying is … Does it?
Just to change the subject …
Incidentally … 10. Giving an example
In other words …
In a word … Less Formal
I think we ought to move on to... Take ... for instance/for example.
I know what I meant to tell you... Like ... for example.
I know what I meant to ask you... Look at ...
Such as ...
7. Giving time to think … for instance.
…for example.
Informal
It's on the tip of my tongue... Formal
What's it called …? To illustrate this point ...
Now what was the word...? To give you an example of this ...
Just let me think about this a moment! An example of this would be ...
Just let me get this right! Let me take an example:...
I've nearly got it!
Sort of... 11. Saying something in another
Less Formal
way
You see … Informal
You know … What I'm getting at is ...
What is he called...? What I'm driving at is ...
Let me see … All I'm trying to say is, ...
Just a moment … All I mean is ...
How shall I put it …?
How can I put this...? Less Formal
What I meant was ...
Formal What I mean is, ...
May I think about that for a moment? That's to say, ...
In other words, ...
8. Taking up a point Basically, ...
What I'm trying to say is, ...
Informal ..., or rather, ...
Sorry to butt in, but did I hear you say...? ..., or better, ...
Less Formal Formal
You mentioned ... just now. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say ...
What a coincidence! ... Perhaps I should make that clearer by saying …
To go back to what you were saying about … Let me put it another way: ...
Talking of … If I can rephrase that what I've just said: ...

12. Saying something again If I understand you correctly ...
If I follow you rightly, then ...
Less Formal 15. Asking someone to say
What I said was,…
I was just wondering ...
something
I was just saying…
I was just asking… Informal
I said, ... Sorry, I didn't get any of that.
Formal Less Formal

I was putting forward the opinion ... What was the first word?
I was merely stating the fact ... Pardon?
I was just expressing the view ... I'm sorry?
I'm sorry, what was that word?
13. Checking if you are I'm sorry, what did you say?
understood I'm sorry, I couldn't hear what you said.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear ...
Informal I didn't catch ...
Right?
Know what I mean? Formal
Got it? Would you repeat what you said?
Get it? I'm sorry, would you mind repeating ... please?
Are you with me? I'm sorry, could I ask you to repeat that sentence?
I beg your pardon?
Less Formal
That's clear, isn't it?
Is that reasonably clear?
I don't know if I am making myself clear.
Have I made myself clear? C. EXCHANGING
Does that seem to make sense?
Do you understand...?
INFORMATION
Do you see?
Do you see what I mean?
Do you know what I'm getting at? 1. Asking for information
Do you know what I'm driving at?
Do you know what I mean? Informal
Do I make myself clear? Have you got any idea ...?
... if you see what I mean.
... if you follow. Less Formal
... if you follow my meaning. I'd like to know ...
I hope that's clear? Could anyone tell me ...?
Can you tell me ... (please)?
Formal Can you help me?
If there's anything you haven't understood, please, Do you happen to know ...?
say so.
... if you take my point. Formal
Will you kindly tell me... (please)?
14. Checking that you Sorry to trouble you, but is ...?
understand I wonder if you could tell me ...
I wonder if someone could tell me ...
Informal I hope you don't mind my asking, but ...?
Sorry, I'm not quite with you ... Excuse me, do you know ...?
If I've got the picture, then ... Could you tell me ..., (please)?
Can I get this clear?
Less Formal
2. Asking if someone knows
That means .... Right? about something
Sorry, I'm not quite with what you've said.
So is the basic idea that ...? Less Formal
So am I right in saying ...? You know about ... don't you?
So ...? Have you heard about ...?
Just to be quite certain about this ... Have you got any idea about ...?
In other words .... Right? Has Mary told you ...?
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand. Do you realize ...?
If I've understood right, ... Did you know about ...?
If I've got it right, then ... Did you know ...?
If I understand ... Did Mary tell you ...?
Does this mean ...?
Does that mean ...? Formal
Do you mean...? I wonder if you could let me know ...?
Excuse me, do you know anything about ...?
Formal
Sorry to bother you, but do you know ...?
Would I be right in supposing...?
Could you give me any information about (on) .....
Would I be correct in saying ...?
please?
So, if I take your meaning rightly, ...
If I've followed you ... Are you aware of ...?

3. Saying you know 6. Asking for detailed
information
Informal
So Mary was saying (the same).
Informal
Will it be 0. K. if I ask you to ...?
Less Formal
I'd love to know more ...
You have told me about ...
I'd like to get clear about ...
Yes, I know ... thanks.
Yes, I have heard about ...
Less Formal
Yes, I do appreciate ...
Can you add some more ...?
They say ...
That's what I heard.
Formal
So I've been told.
Would you mind giving it in more detail?
My information is ...
We should clarify this matter, I think.
I've been told about ...
I really want some detailed information...
It appears (looks)...
Could you kindly tell me more about ...?
In fact, I did know about ...
Can I find out some details about ...?
I hear ...
I do know about ...
I am quite/fully aware of ... 7. Asking to pass information
He has it on good authority that they will come
tomorrow. (nearly certain) Less Formal
Did you know about ...? Would you mind telling him about ...?
Excuse me, could you just phone her and ...?
4. Saying you do not know Will it be convenient for you to ...?
I'd be most grateful if you could remind him of ...
Could you pass this information on to ..., please?
Informal
Can you pass this news to ...?
I wish I knew ...
I haven't got the faintest idea about ...
Formal
I haven't got a clue ...
Would you kindly convey this ...?
I don't know the first thing about ...
Will you kindly inform ... about?
Could you kindly tell ...?
Less Formal
I'm sorry, I really don't know ...
I'm afraid, I've no idea ... 8. Finding out about the source
I'm afraid, I don't know much about... of information
I'm afraid, I don't know anything about ...
Informal
I can't guess what ...
Where did you get all this from?
Formal
Less Formal
I'm sorry to say that ... is not something I know
Who did you hear this from?
very much about.
How did he come to know all that ...?
I'm afraid, I haven't got that information.
Did he happen to know ...?
I'm afraid, I have to say I know very little about...
Are you sure he is the right person to say that ...?
I'm afraid it escapes my mind ...
I have to admit I don't know a great deal about …
Formal
I am not able to help you with your request ...
Do you feel confident about ...?
Can you rely on his information ...?
5. Stating something is different
9. Asking for new information
Informal
Informal
But her behavior doesn't ...
Anything new about ...?
But it's not a proof. What I know ...
But you remember ...
Less Formal
I heard people say, that ...
Would you mind telling me any news about ...?
It's a pity he isn't here. He would ...
Is there any new information on ...?
It's pretty difficult to believe ...
I'm sorry to bother you but I'd like to know some-
Unbelievable! I thought ...
thing in addition to ...
You are the first man to ...
Do you know anything else about ...?
Do let me know, please, when you get some news
about ...
Formal
Will you kindly tell me something about the latest
developments?
I'd appreciate some more information
concerning ...
Could you possibly tell me more about ...?
10. Asking to clarify Do you mean to say that ...?
Do you believe that yourself?
circumstances Could you remember what you said last time?
Can you repeat what you've just said?
Less Formal Can you prove it?
What's the actual cause of ...? Are you sure ...?
What do you think about...?
I don't believe he could just... Formal
Why did he ...? Would you mind saying it again?
Who was he influenced by? Pardon?
What did he require that for? I am sure you didn't mean that ....
Did he assert that?
11. Saying the information is not Can you confirm the fact?
Am I right to understand that ...?
correct
14. Expressing doubt about the
Informal
Nothing of the kind! source of information
I've never heard anything like that.
I don't think you are right. Less Formal
I don't believe a single word of what you are say- I'm really in two minds ...
ing. I think he doesn't tell us the truth.
I don't think we should believe him.
Less Formal I don't think I can rely on his information.
You are wrong. I can hardly believe that.
You are not telling us the truth. How could you believe (rely on) such news?
It's not right. How can he know that?
It's not correct. He would never say such a thing.
I can't rely on it, I'm sorry. He is not the man to ...
And still I don't feel confident ...
Formal
Your information is not correct. Formal
I'm sorry, but you must be mistaken. There's still an element of doubt about what you
I'm of the opinion that it's not true. say.
I might have misunderstood you, but ...
Are you sure you are correct? 15. Reminding and informing at
12. Saying the information is the same time
correct Less Formal
Do you remember that you are to ...?
Informal I'm sorry to remind you of ...
You've hit the nail on the head. Excuse me, didn't you forget to ...?
That's where the shoe pinches. You remember you had to ...?
Right you are! I'd like to mention ...
My request was ...
Less Formal Do you happen to remember that ...
You are on the right track.
It's true. 16. Adding more information
I can't help believing this.
Exactly!
Less Formal
To go on with ...
Formal
So far as you ...
You can rely on this.
I'd like to add ...
The information is most reliable.
By the way ...
It cannot be otherwise.
As far as ...
I'm sure this information is correct.
Formal
13. Verifying the information To continue ...
To conclude ...
Informal To avoid any misunderstanding ...
I didn't quite catch what ...? To add ...
Regarding ...
Less Formal In connection with the above said ...
Will you say it again, please? In connection with ...
Sorry? Concerning ...
Is it true that ...? As regards ...
Is it definite ...?
I don't quite get the idea, I think.
Do you really mean that?
17. Asking if something is 21. Asking if someone is sure
correct about something
Informal
Anything wrong with ...? Less Formal
You're absolutely sure about ...?
Less Formal Really?
Is that right? Is there any doubt about ...?
Is it true that ...? Do you mean to say ...?
Is ... right, please? Definitely?
Is ... correct, please? Are you sure about ...?
I'd like to check that I've got it right. Are you sure ...?
Have I got ... right, please? Are you quite sure about ...?
Could you tell me if ... is right/correct, please? Are you certain about ...?
Am I right?
Formal
Formal Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure ..
Am I right in thinking/supposing ...? Forgive me, but are you really certain about ...?
Would you mind telling me if it is correct?
22. Saying you are sure
18. Saying something is correct Informal
Informal I'm a hundred per cent certain ...
That's fine.
That's all right. Less Formal
That's 0. K. You can be sure ...
Nothing wrong with that. Yes, really ...
There can't be any doubt about ...
Less Formal It's quite possible (probable) ...
Yes, you're right. It's quite certain ...
Yes, that's right. It's likely ...
Yes, that's quite right. I'm sure ...
Yes, that's correct. I'm quite sure ...
Yes, ... I'm quite convinced ...
Exactly. I'm fairly sure ...
I'm absolutely sure ...
Formal I'm absolutely certain ...
Yes, I should like to confirm ... I think it is possible or probable ...
I should say it is perfectly correct. I have no doubt ...
I expect ...
19. Saying something is not He must be ...
correct Formal
Informal There's very little doubt in my mind ...
It's all wrong. There's no little doubt in my mind as to ...
I'm sorry, there has been some misunderstanding. It's my conviction ...
If I may say so, you are mistaken. I don't think there can be any doubt about ...
I think this information is incorrect.
I really do have to correct you. 23. Saying you are not sure
Less Formal Informal
Sorry, it is not right. You see, if ...
I'm not sure you're right about ... You never know ...
I don't think ... You know, it's not so easy to trust...
I am afraid this is not quite right. I'm not a hundred per cent certain...
I am afraid it's wrong. I wonder if it's him ...?
How can I believe ...?
20. Correcting someone Less Formal
Less Formal It depends ... you know.
Well, in fact ... I'm not sure, really ...
Well, as a matter of fact, ... I'm not sure ...
Surely, ...? I may be mistaken ...
But ... I don't think he could ...
As far as I know, ... I don't think ...
He may ...
Formal And still it's unlikely that ...
In my opinion you should correct it.
If I may, I'd like to correct one thing you said .. Formal
If I may correct you ... I have some doubt about...
I think it might be more accurate to say ... I can't say definitely ...
I am not convinced ...

24. Expressing curiosity I'll always remember ...
I remember ...
I know: ...!
Informal Now I think about it, ...
I'd give a lot to know ... It's coming back to me now: ...
Less Formal Formal

If only I knew ... If my memory serves me right, ...
I'd love to know ... If I'm not mistaken, ...
I'd like to know ... I distinctly remember ...
I'd be very interested to know ... As I remember it ...
I wonder ...? If I remember correctly, ...
I wish someone would tell me about ...
I wish I knew more about ... 28. Saying you have forgotten
I wish I knew ...
Informal
Can someone tell me about ...?
Sorry, my mind has gone blank.
Can someone tell me ...?
Less Formal
25. Reminding It has slipped my mind.
I'm sorry, I've completely forgotten ...
Informal I'm afraid, I have forgotten ...
You haven't forgotten about ... have you? I'm afraid I forget ... now.
I really can't remember ...
What about ...?
I don't remember ...
I can't remember ...
Less Formal
You won't forget about ... will you? Formal
You will remember to ... won't you? I'm sorry but I seem to have forgotten ...
You will remember about ... won't you? I'm sorry but I have to confess that I don't remem-
You will give her my best wishes, won't you? ber.
Won't you forget it again? I'm afraid, it escapes me for the moment.
Should I phone you to remind ...? I'm afraid I have no memory of ...
Will you, please, remember ...?
Please, don't forget about/to ...
It seems you said you were going to ... D. INTERPERSONAL
I'm sure you'll remember, but ... INTERACTION AND
I'd like to remind you about ...
ATTITUDES
I must just remind you ...
Could I remind you about ...?
Could I remind you ...? 1. Talking about what might
Can I remind you ...? happen
Formal
Less Formal
May I remind you ...?
What if ...?
If you recall ...
Suppose ...
I think, I should remind you ...
Just imagine if ...
I hope you won't mind my reminding you ...
If only ...
If ...
26. Asking if someone
remembers Formal
Provided that ...
On condition that ...
Informal
Let us suppose ...
You must remember ...?
Let us imagine ...
Perhaps you have forgotten ...
Let us assume ...
Don't you remember ...?
Given that ...
Less Formal
You haven't forgotten .... have you? 2. Asking how someone feels
Surely you remember ...? before something happens
Formal
Informal
Do you by any chance remember ...?
Are you all right ...?
Do you happen to remember ...?
Less Formal
27. Saying you remember Is anything the matter?
How do you feel?
Less Formal How do you feel about ...?
What I shall never forget is ... Are you worried ...?
What I remember is ... Are you happy about ...?
I'll never forget ...
3. Asking how someone feels I should like to ask ...
Could I ask for your advice?
Can you help me sort ... out?
Informal
Well?
Formal
Was it awful?
Would you give me some advice?
Hey, what about that?
Would you advise me to ...?
Are you all right?
Which one would you ...?
What would your advice be?
Less Formal
What would you do in my position?
You enjoyed it, didn't you?
What would you advise?
What were your feelings about ...?
What would you advise me to do?
What is your reaction...?
I'd like your advice on ...
What did you feel about ...?
Can you give me some advice about...?
Was it unpleasant?
How do you feel?
How did you react to ...? 6. Advising someone
Didn't you like ...? to do something
Did you like ...?
Did you find it distasteful?
Informal
Did you find ... exciting?
You'd better ...
Did you find ... enjoyable?
Why don't you ...?
Did you enjoy ...?
It mightn't be a bad idea ...
Can I ask what your reaction ...?
If I were in your shoes, I'd ...
Are you disappointed?
Are you better?
Less Formal
The way I see it, you should ...
Formal
Take my advice and ...
What is your reaction?
I'd ... if I were you.
Wasn't it to your liking?
I would ...
Did you find ... worthwhile?
I think you should ...
I think you ought to ...
4. Saying you hope My advice would be ...
If I were you, I'd ...
Informal
Let's hope for. Formal
Let's hope ... If you follow my advice, you'll ...
Keep your fingers crossed we'll pass the exam If I were in your position, I would ...
Here's hoping for success. I would advise ...
Less Formal 7. Advising someone not to do

We must hope for ...
I'm hoping for… something
I'm hoping ...
I hope. Informal
I do hope for ... You'd better not, ...
The way I see it, you shouldn't ...
Formal It's up to you but I wouldn't ...
I trust ... If I were you, I'd think twice about ...
I wouldn't ... if I were in your shoes.
5. Asking for advice I don't reckon you should ...
Don't just ...
Don't go that way/Go the other way.
Informal
What would you ...?
Less Formal
What should I do ...?
Why don't you ...?
What do you make of ...?
If I were you, I wouldn't ...
Should I ...?
I wouldn't recommend ...
How do you see...?
I wouldn't advise ...
Do you think I should ...?
I don't think you should ...
I don't think you ought to ...
Less Formal
I wouldn't ... if I were you.
Would you recommend ...?
What would you do if you were me?
Formal
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
My own advice would be ...
What course of action would you recommend ...?
If you follow my advice, you'll ...
I would appreciate your advice on ...
If I were in your position, I wouldn't ...
I would appreciate some advice on/about ...
I would advise against ...

8. Telling someone to do You oughtn't really ...
You mustn't ...!
something You can't ...!
Stop! / Wait! ...
Informal Leave that alone! (Don't touch, put it down)
I'd like you to .... (please). For goodness' sake don't ...!
Less Formal Less Formal

Would you mind ... (please)? You'd better not ...
Would you ..., please? You shouldn't really ...
Will you ..., please? Whatever you do, don't ...
I have to ask you to..., (I'm afraid). I don't think you should ...
Come and see ...
... please. 12. Asking if you are obliged to
... should ...
do something
Formal
Would you be so kind as to ...? Informal
Will you be so kind as to ...? I suppose I've got to ...
I must ask you to ..., please. Do I really have to ...?
Have I got to..?
9. Telling 'someone' how to do
Less Formal
something Must I ...?
Do I need to ...?
Informal
You do it like this: you ... Formal
Watch. First you ... Is it necessary for us ...?
Look, all you do is ... Are we required to ...?
Let me show you. First you ... Am I expected to ...?
It's like this: first you ...
13. Saying someone is obliged
Less Formal
Make sure you ... to do something
First you have to/should ...
First you ...,then you ... Informal
The first step is to ... I think you're supposed to ...
This is how you do it: you ... I think you're meant to ...
Formal Less Formal

You should follow this procedure: ... You're expected to ...
I'm afraid you've got to ...
10. Saying someone should not I'm afraid you must ...
I'm afraid you can't get away with ...
do something I think you should ...
I think you have to ...
Less Formal
You needn't ... Formal
You don't need to ... I'm afraid/I think you are obliged to ...
You can choose for yourself ... I don't think you can avoid ...
There's really no need to ...
There's no reason why you should... 14. Saying what you think you
I can't see why you should ...
Don't do it, please. ought to do
Informal
Formal Sorry, better ...
You are not required to ...
You are not obliged to ... Less Formal
You are free to decide for yourself ... Sorry, I must ...
I leave it in your hands ... I'd better ...
I leave ... up to you. I should ...
11. Saying someone must not do Formal

There appears to be no alternative.
something I have no alternative ...
I have an obligation to ...
Informal I feel obliged to ...
You're not to ... I feel it is absolutely necessary.
You're not really supposed to ... I feel it is absolutely necessary to ...
You're not meant to ... I feel it is my duty to ...
15. Saying what you think you 18. Disagreeing
ought not to do
Informal
You must be joking!
Informal
You can't mean that!
No, I'd better not ...
You can't be serious!
No way!
No way!
Never!
Less Formal
I don't see why.
No, I couldn't possibly ...
I disagree, I'm afraid.
I shouldn't.
I can't possibly ....
Less Formal
That's wrong...
Formal
That's not the way I see ...
It would be wrong of me to ...
Surely not! ...
I feel obliged not to ...
Not really.
I feel it is my duty not to ...
No, I don't think ...
I'm not sure, in fact.
16. Asking if someone agrees I don't think that's right.
I don't know about ...
Less Formal I don't agree.
You don't disagree, do you? I can't help thinking ...
Wouldn't you say so? I can't go along with ...
Would you agree with ...? I can't agree ...
Is it right? Do you really think ...?
Is ... agreed? But isn't it more to do with ...?
I wonder if you would agree ... But isn't it more a question of ...?
Don't you feel ...?
Don't you agree? Formal
Do you agree that ... Personally, I am more inclined to agree with ...
Can I ask you if you agree...? My own opinion is that ...
Don't you think..? I'm not entirely convinced by ...
I'm not at all convinced ...
17. Agreeing I'm afraid I entirely disagree with ...
I see things rather differently.
I can't say that I share your view ...
Informal
I can't accept ...
Well, that's the thing.
Too true.
I'm with you there. 19. Saying you partly agree
Dead right.
Informal
Less Formal Could be, but ...
Yes, I agree ... 0. K., but ...
That's what I was thinking.
That's true. Less Formal
That's quite right. Yes, up to a point, but ...
Oh, exactly ... Yes, perhaps, but ...
I can't help thinking the same. Yes, but we shouldn't forget ...
I absolutely agree ... Yes, but on the other hand, ...
How true. Yes, but don't you think ...?
To a certain extent, yes, but ...
Formal That's all very well, but ...
True enough ... That may be so, but ...
My own opinion is exactly the same. In spite of what you say, I think ...
I'm of exactly the same opinion. I take your point, but ...
I don't think anyone would disagree I see your point, but ...
I agree entirely. I see what you mean, but ...
I agree absolutely with ... I don't entirely agree with .....
I can see that, but ...
Formal
Well, while I agree with you on the whole, ...
There's some truth in what you say. However, ...
I agree with much of what you say, but ...
I agree in principle, but ...

20. Saying you are wrong and By all means.
By all means do ...
someone else is right
23. Refusing permission
Informal
Yes, now I come to think about it, ...
Informal
Yes, I hadn't thought of ...
That's not on.
Yes, I don't know what I was thinking of.
No way.
Sorry, I got it all wrong.
0. K., you win.
Less Formal
Out of the question.
Less Formal
I'm sorry, you're not supposed to...
You may be right ...
I'm sorry, that's not allowed.
Yes, sorry. You're quite right.
I'm afraid you can't ...
Yes, perhaps I'm wrong there ...
I'm afraid that's not possible ...
Yes, of course.
I'm afraid not.
Yes, I must admit you are right.
I'm afraid I can't let you ...
Perhaps you have a point there.
I'd like to, but ...
Of course.
I don't think you should ...
I can't possibly ...
Formal
Yes, I'm afraid I didn't take that into account.
Yes, I take your point completely. 24. Asking if someone is able to
Yes, I must have overlooked ... do something
My mistake ...
Informal
21. Asking for permission What's he like at tennis?
Is he any good?
Informal Is he any good at ...?
Let me ... would you?
Any chance of going out? Less Formal
Do you think you can ...?
Less Formal Do you know how to ...?
Can I ..., please? Do you know anything about...?
Can you ...?
Formal Are you able to ...?
Would it be possible ...?
With your permission I should like to ... Formal
Is there any objection? Do you have any experience of...?
May I ...? Do you feel capable of ...?
I was wondering if I could ...? Are you capable of ...?
Do you mind if ...?
Could I ...? 25. Saying you are able
Do you have any objection to ...?
to do something
22. Giving permission
Informal
Yes, no problem.
Informal
Yes, it's as easy as pie!
Why not?
Yes, it's a cinch!
Sure.
Sure.
No reason why you shouldn't ...
I'm pretty good at ...
No reason why not.
I'm not too bad at ...
It's 0. K.
Go ahead.
Less Formal
Feel free ...
I might be able to ...
I know something about ...
Less Formal
I know how to ...
You're welcome to ...
I know ...
Yes, that's all right.
I feel able to ...
Yes, certainly you can,
I can ...
That's fine.
It's not too difficult ...
Of course.
I can't see any objection.
Formal
I have experience of ...
Formal
I feel capable of ...
Yes, indeed you may ...
That seems perfectly acceptable.
Please, don't hesitate to ...
I can see no objection to ...
26. Saying you are not able I regret to say ...
I plan to ...
to do something I have no intention of ...
I fully intend ...
Informal I don't intend to ...
There's no way I can ...
I'm no good at ... 28. Offering something
I'm hopeless.
I wouldn't know where to begin ...
Informal
I haven't the faintest idea how ...
What's yours?
You must be joking.
Could I offer you ...?
Sorry, out of the question.
Pull the other one.
Less Formal
Not likely.
Would you like ...?
No way.
Won't you have ...?
Will you have ...?
Less Formal
What would you say to ...?
No, I don't know how ...
What will you have?
I've no idea how ...
What can I get you?
I'm afraid I can't cope with ...
Please, help yourself to ...
I don't know anything about ...
I don't feel capable of ...
Formal
I don't feel able to ...
Would you care for ...?
I can't ...
Do have ...
Allow me to pass you ...
Formal
Can I offer you ...?
I have no experience.
Sorry, I can't manage ...
I'm not sure I'm capable of ... 29. Offering to do something
I'm not sure I know how to ... for someone
I'm afraid it might be beyond me.
Informal
27. Refusing to do something Want a hand ...?
Need some help, ...?
Informal Can I help out?
I don't plan to ...
I don't reckon I'll ... Less Formal
I've decided not to ... What can I do to help ...?
I'm not planning ... Shall I ...?
I'm not going to ... Let me ...
I'll do it for you.
Less Formal I'll ....
I've decided not to... Can I help?
It never entered my head ...
I'm sorry, I'm not ... Formal
I'm sorry, it's not possible, ...? Would you like any help ...?
I'm sorry, I don't think I can ... May I be of assistance?
I'm sorry, I can't. Is there anything I can do ...?
I'm not planning to ...
I'm not thinking of ...
I'm going to make sure ... 30. Accepting an offer of
I'm not going to ... something
I'm afraid not.
I'm afraid I can't. Informal
I'll make an effort to ...
Lovely!
I'll do all I can ...
I'd love ...!
I'd rather not.
I will not ...
Less Formal
I won't be ...
That'd be delightful.
I'm not thinking of ...
That would be very nice.
Thanks very much/a lot.
Formal
Unfortunately ... Thank you.
Nothing will induce me to ... Yes, please.
Nothing could be farther from my mind than ... Thank you, I would.
My intention is to ... Thank you, I will.
It is my intention to ... I'd like ... very much, (please).
I'm sorry to say it's not possible. I can think of nothing nicer/better.
Formal
With the greatest of pleasure.
152 PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS With pleasure.
31. Declining an offer of 34. Asking for someone's opinion
something
Informal
I don't think much of ..., do you?
Less Formal
That's very kind, but I won't, thank you.
Less Formal
Thanks all the same, but I won't/couldn't.
What would you say to ...?
Not this time, thanks.
What do you think of/about ...?
Not for me, thanks.
What are your feelings about ...?
Not for me, thank you.
What about ...?
No, thanks, really.
How would you react to ...?
No, thank you.
How do you see...?
No, thank you very much.
How do you feel about ...?
No, I really won't, thank you.
Have you got any comments on ...?
I'm not sure I can.
Can you comment ...?
I won't, thanks.
What do you feel about ...?
Formal
Formal
If it's all the same to you, I won't.
What's your opinion of ...?
What is your reaction to ...?
32. Accepting an offer of help I'd be grateful to have your opinion on ...
Do you have any particular views on ...?
Informal Do you have any opinion on ...?
Lovely! Could I know your reaction to ...?
Just what I needed ...!
35. Expressing your opinion
Less Formal
That's very kind of you.
Informal
Thanks very much!
You know what I think?
Thank you.
Well, I must say ...
Oh, yes, please.
I'd say ...
I'd like to say ...
Formal
Don't you think ...?
You are most kind.
That's extremely good of you ...
Less Formal
If you're sure it's no trouble ...
What I reckon is, ...
I'd be delighted if ...
The way I see it, ...
It's my feeling...
33. Refusing an offer of help It seems to me ...
I'm convinced that ...
Informal If you ask me, ...
No, it's 0. K., thanks. I think ...
No, don't worry. I should say ...
No, don't bother, really. I reckon ...
I feel ...
Less Formal I believe...
That's very kind of you, but ..... From my point of view, ...
Thanks a lot, but ...
No, thank you. Formal
No, really, I can manage, thanks. Personally, I consider ...
No, it's all right, really. Personally, I believe ...
I don't think so, thank you. My own view of the problem is ...
It's my opinion ...
Formal In my view ...
That's extremely kind of you, but ... In my opinion ...
Thank you for offering, but ... I'm of the view ...
Please don't trouble yourself about ... I'm of the opinion ...
It's very good of you to offer, but ... If I may say so ...
I consider ...
From where I stand, ...
As I understand it ...
As I see it, ...
As for my point of view ...
To my mind, ...

36. Trying to change Formal
someone's opinion It's difficult to give an opinion right at the moment.
I'm not in a position to say anything about ...
Informal I'm afraid I can't comment on ...
You can't mean that, surely? I don't have anything to say on ...
No, but look, ...
Hold on ... 39. Inviting someone
Are you kidding? ...
Less Formal
Less Formal Would you like to ...?
You don't really think...? Won't you ...?
Yes, but on the other hand ... Why don't you ...?
Well, think of it this way, ... What about ...?
Surely you don't think... Shall we ...?
Isn't it possible that ...? Do ...?
Do you really think ...? Come and ...
But look at it like this, ... Please, do ...?
But don't you think ...?
Another way of looking at it would be that ... Formal
Would you care to ...?
Formal We should be very pleased if you could ...
Yes, but if we look at the whole picture,... We should be delighted if you were able to ...
Well, I think others might say ... Perhaps you'd care to ...?
I respect your opinion, of course. However, ...
But there are other considerations. For example, 40. Accepting an invitation
But seen from another angle, one might say ...
But if we look at it in another light, ... Informal
I won't say no.
37. Saying you have no opinion Great!
0. K.
Informal
Your guess is as good as mine ... Less Formal
It makes no odds to me ... Yes, I will.
That sounds a very nice idea.
Less Formal Thank you. I'd like to ...
It is not something I've considered a great deal . It would be very nice to ...
It doesn't really matter to me. I'd love to ...
I really don't know what to think about ... I'd like nothing better.
I really don't know what to say. I would, very much. Thank you.
I really couldn't say, ... All right then.
I don't know.
Formal
Formal With the greatest of pleasure.
I don't have any opinion about ... What a splendid idea! Thank you!
I can't say I have any views on the question... We'd very much like to ...
We'd be delighted to ...
38. Avoiding giving an opinion That's really most kind of you.
That would give us great pleasure.
Informal
Well, now you're asking ... 41. Declining an invitation
Can't say, really.
Informal
Less Formal Sorry, I can't. But thanks anyway.
Well, I don't know really ... Oh, what a shame. I won't be here.
That's not my department, I think. I'd love to, but ...
That all depends.
Perhaps. Less Formal
No comment, I'm afraid. Thank you very much, but ...
Maybe. Thank you very much for asking me, but ...
It's difficult to say ... I'm very sorry, I can't.
I'm sorry I can't answer ... I'm terribly sorry, I don't think I can.
I'm afraid you'd have to ask someone else. I'm afraid I've already promised to ... (But thank
I'd rather not say anything about ... you very much all the same.)
I'd prefer not to say anything about ... I'd like to, but ...
I'd have to think about ... I wish I could, but ...
I suppose it depends on your point of view.
Do you think so? Formal
Unfortunately, ...
Sadly... However, thank you for inviting me.
Much to my regret, ...
That's very kind of you, but ...

42. Saying something is Do you share my interest in ... at all?
Do you have any interest in ...?
important
45. Showing your interest
Informal
Sure, it's most important.
Informal
I'm a ... fan.
Less Formal
... is what grabs me/turns me on.
You shouldn't ignore it.
That's of great concern.
Less Formal
It's less important than ..., I think.
Nothing interests me less than ...
It's absolutely important, believe me.
It has always interested me.
It matters a lot.
It doesn't concern me a great deal.
By all means you should be more careful. It's real-
I'm quite fascinated by ...
ly important for you.
I'm interested in ...
I have a passion for ...
Less Formal
I find it very interesting.
It's something you should pay more attention to...
I find it extremely interesting.
It's of vital importance, no doubt.
I don't find it so interesting.
It's of great value.
I'm very keen on ...
... is of vital importance in this case.
I find it fascinating.
... intrigues me a great deal.
43. Saying something is
not important Formal
My main interest is ...
It interests me a great deal.
Informal
I have some interest in ...
What's that got to do with it?
My particular interest is ...
That's neither here nor there.
That doesn't make a blind bit of difference.
So what? 46. Saying you are not
How does ... come into it? interested
... doesn't matter one bit.
Informal
Less Formal
That isn't my cup of tea, I think.
You don't have to worry about ...
I'm afraid it leaves me cold.
That's not the question.
... isn't for me.
That's not the point.
That's beside the point.
Less Formal
That shouldn't concern us at this point.
It isn't all that interesting as far as I'm concerned.
I think ... is something we can ignore.
I'm not very interested in ...
I really can't see what relevance ... has, I'm afraid.
I find ... rather uninteresting/boring.
I don't think that's important.
I don't find it very interesting ...
I don't think ... matters.
Actually, I don't have any interest in...
Does ...matter?
... just not the issue.
... is of no great consequence. 47. Giving reasons
... has got nothing to do with it. Informal
... doesn't really make any difference. Well, the thing is, ...
... doesn't matter. Let me explain. You see, ...
It's like this, you see, ...
44. Asking if someone is He's dead right: ...
interested Less Formal

Well, you see, ...
Informal Well, because ...
Does it grab you at all? Well, ... so as to ...
Do you go for ...? The simple reason was that ...
The reason was that ...
Less Formal The basic reason is that ...
Does this interest you at all? If I could explain, ...
Do you find ... interesting? He's got a point. You see, ...
Are you keen on ...? But the point is, ...
Are you interested in ...? But surely, ...
... so that ...
Formal
What are your interests? Formal
What are you interested in? I think there's a good case for ...
I wonder if you have any interest in ...? I think it is right for the following reasons:
Does ... appeal to you?
48. Promising 51. Saying what you want
Informal Informal
Sure I'll do it. Why can't I ...?
OK.! I'll ... I've got to have ...
Fine! I'll ... I'm really longing for ...
I should really love ...
Less Formal I could use...
I'll... I could do with ...
I won't let you down. I'll ... ... would just suit me.
Exactly! ... would go down well.
No problem! I'll ...
Don't worry, please. I'll ... Less Formal
What I should really like is ...
Formal May I ...?
You may rely on me. I'll ... If only I could ...
I do promise ... I'd love ...
Agreed! I'll ... I'd like ...
I wish I could ...
49. Comparing I want ...
I need ...
I must have ...
Informal
There's no way ... is better than ...
Formal
... has the edge over ... ( a little bit better)
I very much wish ...
Less Formal
You just can't compare ... and ... 52. Saying you have reached
There's absolutely no comparison between... agreement
and ...
On the whole, ...
Informal
If you compare ... and ...
That's it, then...
I don't see how you can talk about ... and... in the
That's 0. K.
same way.
So what are we arguing about?
... worse than ...
Everyone's happy about..., then.
I consider it to be greatly inferior to ...
... better than ...
Less Formal
Well, that's settled, ...
Formal
That's agreed then.
I think it's not less attractive than ...
So we're agreed.
I don't consider ... to be in any way more attrac-
Right, we agree.
tive than ...
We are agreed ..., then.
By and large, ...
All in all, ...
Formal
... is less valuable than ...
We seem to be in complete agreement ...
... is incomparably more interesting than ...
Basically, we seem to be saying the same thing.
I consider it to be superior to ...
So, we appear to agree on ... .
50. Giving something to 53. Warning

someone
Informal
Less Formal Watch out!
The ... you asked for. Watch out for ...
I'd like you to have ... Mind you don't ...
I'd like to give you ... Mind out!
Here's ... Mind ...
Here you are. Look out!
Here are your ....
Can I give you ...? Less Formal
... is for you. Whatever you do, ...
Make sure you don't ...
Formal Be ready for ...
Please, accept ... Be careful of ...
I have great pleasure in presenting you with. Be careful ...
Allow me to present you with ...
Formal
I would be extremely careful of ..., if I were you.

54. Asking about preference I love ...
I do love ...
Less Formal I adore ...
Would you rather...?
Would you rather ..... or .....? Less Formal
Which would you prefer? There's nothing I enjoy more than ...
Which would you prefer: ... or ... I've always loved ...
Which seems better to you? I've always liked ...
What's your favorite .....? I like ...
We could ... or ..... I leave it to you to decide. I enjoy ...
The choice is yours, ......or .....?
Do you prefer ..... or ......? Formal
Do you like ... better? What I particularly enjoy is ...
It is one of my favorite pastimes.
Formal I have a particular fondness for ...
Which appeals more? ..... or ...?
Do you find ... or ... more enjoyable? 58. Expressing disliking
55. Saying what you prefer Informal
There's nothing I like less.
Informal
I think ... is pretty awful.
Oh no, give me ... every time.
I really hate ...
Less Formal I never could put up with ...
If it was up to me, I'd ... I find it difficult to get on with ...
I'd rather ... any time. I can't stand ...
I'd rather ... I can't bear ...
I'd prefer ...
I would usually choose ... Less Formal
I prefer ... There's nothing I like less than ...
I like ... more than ... I've never liked ...
I find it more enjoyable than... I'm not really very keen on ...
I enjoy ... better than ... I'm not over-enthusiastic about ...
I'm afraid I don't like ...
Formal I must say I'm not particularly fond of ...
My preference would be ... I can't work up any enthusiasm for ...
My choice would always be ... ... is not one of my favorite ...
I usually find ... much more satisfactory.
I have a strong preference for ... Formal
I especially dislike ...
56. Asking about liking I don't think ... is particularly enjoyable.
I can't say it appeals to me very much.
Informal
It is nice, isn't it?
Isn't it fantastic to ...? 59. Saying you are willing to do
Don't you love ...? something
Do you go for ...?
Are you keen on ...? Informal
Why not?
Less Formal Sure!
What are your feelings about ...? Right you are!
Don't you like ...?
No problem. I'll ... if you like.
Don't you find it very exciting?
0. K.!
Do you like ...?
Do you enjoy ...?
Less Formal
Formal Yes, of course.
May I ask if you are fond of ...? Yes, I don't see why not.
Do you find it enjoyable? Yes, I don't mind ... at all.
Yes, I don't mind ...
57. Expressing liking No, of course not.
I'm quite prepared to ...
Informal Certainly!
You can't beat ...
It is wonderful! Formal
It is really terrific! Naturally.
It is really great! I'm willing ...
It is a lovely way to pass the time. I'd be only too happy to ...
I'm very keen on ...... I should be most pleased ...
I'm very fond of ... I should be most happy.
I'm head over heels about ... I should be delighted.
I'm absolutely crazy/mad about ... I see no objection to ...
I really go for ... By all means.

60. Saying you are willing to do Less Formal
I think you're going to have a good holiday ...
something under certain conditions I feel quite sure about ...
I feel quite sure.
Informal I don't see how ... can fail.
Right you are, but ... I am confident ...
No problem, as long as ...
Formal
Less Formal I have every confidence ...
Yes, though ... I am very optimistic about ...
Yes, but that depends on ... I am very optimistic ...
Of course, but ...
I'm willing to, as long as ... 63. Saying you are looking
I'm quite prepared to, but ...
I'd be happy to, but ... forward to something
I suppose so, as long as ...
I see no objection provided that ... Informal
I don't see why not, provided ... Looking forward to ...
I don't mind, as long as ... It'll be nice ...
Certainly, if ...
Certainly, but ... Less Formal
Certainly, as long as ... It'll be wonderful to ...
It'll be pleasant ...
61. Saying you are unwilling to It'll be interesting ...
It'll be good ...
do something I'm looking forward to ...
I'll be happy to ...
Informal I'll be glad to ...
I'm not keen on ... I must say I look forward to ...
I don't really fancy ...
I don't think I can/could ..., actually. Formal
I'll have the pleasure of ...
Less Formal I look forward to hearing from you ...
To be frank, I don't think ...
Well, I think I'd rather not... 64. Showing pessimism
On the whole, I don't think ...
It's not that I don't want to, but ...
Informal
It'd be a little difficult ...
No way ...
I'm not sure I can/could ..., actually.
I'm not too happy about ...
I'm not convinced we should ...
I don't hold out much hope for ...
I'm afraid I can't possibly ...
Fat chance of ... (no chance of)
I'd rather not, actually.
Can't be done!
I'd like to, but ...
I wish I could, but ...
Less Formal
I don't really want to ...
I'm wondering ...
I didn't really want to ...
I'm rather doubtful ...
I'm not so sure ...
Formal
I'm not at all sure...
Well, I'm rather reluctant to...
I'm not at all sure about ...
I suspect ...
I rather doubt ...
62. Showing optimism I don't want to sound too pessimistic, but I'm
afraid .....
Informal I don't think ...
You wait and see. It's all going to be 0. K. I don't really believe ...
Things will work out fine. He is bound not to be on time.
It'll all turn out 0. K.
Everything'll be fine. Formal
...'ll be great. I'm rather skeptical about ...
... will be wonderful. I'm rather doubtful about ...
... will be nice. I'm fairly pessimistic about ...
... will be good, I am sure.
... can't go wrong.

65. Saying you are worried Less Formal
It's very exciting.
It is thrilling.
Informal
It is sensational.
I've got the wind up about ...
It is most exciting/fascinating.
I'm worried sick by ...
It is exciting.
I'm worried sick about ...
I'm very fascinated by ...
I'm worried sick ...
I'm very excited by ...
I'm scared stiff of ...
How wonderful!
I'm scared ...
How marvelous!
I'm really terrified of ...
How exciting!
I'm really in a flap.
I'm really in a flap about ...
Formal
I'm really very enthusiastic about it.
Less Formal
I can't deny my enthusiasm for ...
I'm worried about ...
I'm very anxious about ...
I'm very anxious ... 68. Showing relief
I'm uneasy about ...
I'm frightened ... Informal
I'm extremely nervous of ... Thank heavens!
I'm afraid of ... Oh, what a relief!
I find ... very worrying. Oh, that's a weight off my mind.
Oh, that's a relief.
Formal Oh, thank goodness for that.
I fear ...
... gives some cause for concern. Less Formal
That's a great relief.
66. Saying you are bored
Formal
It's a great relief...
Informal
I'm most relieved to hear ...
It really turns me off.
I'm extremely glad to hear ...
It leaves me cold.
It is deadly boring.
It is a total bore. 69. Showing irritation and anger
I'm sorry, but it rather bores me.
I'm fed up with ... Informal
Actually it bores me stiff. Why on earth didn't he ...?
What a nuisance!
Less Formal That's the last straw!
It looks rather boring. Oh, no!
I'm sorry, but I'm really not interested in ... Oh, dear!
I'm afraid I'm rather bored by ... Oh no, what next?
I don't think it is very exciting. I've had just about enough of ...
I don't find it very interesting, actually. It really makes my blood boil.
How boring! It really makes me see red.
It really makes me mad.
Less Formal It really isn't good enough.
To be frank, I find it rather boring ... I'm fed up with ...
I should like to say I find it interesting, I really hate ...
I find it difficult to be enthusiastic about ... I can't stand ...
Actually, I find ... totally uninteresting. How irritating!
How infuriating!
67. Expressing excitement
Less Formal
It really makes me angry.
Informal
I'm very annoyed ...
What a great idea!
I will not put up with ...
Terrific!
Super!
Formal
Smashing!
It is most annoying.
Hooray!
It is extremely irritating.
Fantastic!
I'm extremely displeased.
I must say I object to ...
I find it extremely offensive...
I can't say I'm at all pleased by...
I can't say I'm all pleased about ...
I can't say I'm all pleased ...

70. Showing sympathy Formal
Would you mind not ...?
Well, this is most unsatisfactory ...
Informal
I'm sorry to say this, but ...
That is a shame.
I'm not at all satisfied ...
Oh, ... that's awful.
I'm afraid I've got a complaint about ...
I know how it feels.
I wish to complain in the strongest terms about…
Hard luck.
I really do object to ...
... is a crying shame.
I have a complaint to make ...
Less Formal
You must be very upset. 73. Encouraging
That's dreadful.
That is a pity. Informal
I'm very sorry to hear ... You're doing very well.
I'm extremely sorry to hear ... You're doing fine.
I'm ever so sorry. You have our backing on ...
I am sorry to hear that. We feel you should go ahead...
How upsetting! That's lovely!
How terrible! That's good!
That's fine!
Formal That's all right!
You have my deepest sympathy. Terrific!
What a terrible situation for you! Lovely!
Please, accept my heartfelt condolences. Keep it up!
I was most distressed to learn about ... I'm right behind you!
I was deeply sorry to hear. Great!
I do sympathize, I assure you. First class!
Don't give up.
71. Persuading You have our whole-hearted support.
Less Formal
Informal
You can do it.
You're not going to let me down, are you?
Well done! Now ...
Just this once!
That's most encouraging!
Don't be like that!
That's better than I could do.
I wish I could do as well.
Less Formal
Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do better this time.
Won't you ..., please?
Why don't you ...?
Formal
Please, let me ...
There's no reason to feel discouraged.
I really think you'd do well to ...
Are you really sure you can't ...?
74. Requesting
Formal
Won't you reconsider ...? Informal
How can I persuade you to ...? You couldn't ..., could you?
Couldn't I persuade you ...? Don't ..., will you?
Could you be persuaded ...? Do me a favor and ...
Can't I persuade you ...? Any chance of ...?
But it's in our own interests to ...
The best course of action would be to ... Less Formal
Can you ...?
72. Complaining
Formal
Would you mind ..., please?
Informal
Would you be so kind as to ...?
You've got to do something about ...
Would you ..., please?
You can't possibly ...
Would there be any possibility of ...?
Really I've just had about enough of ...
Would it be possible for you to ...?
Really I'm fed up with ...
We should be most grateful if ...
Look here! You can't go around ...
I'm sorry to trouble you, but ...
Honestly, you're always ...
If you could ..., I'd be very grateful.
... just won't do.
I'd be very grateful if you'd ...
I hope you don't mind my asking, but ...
Less Formal
Do you think it would be possible ...?
Something must be done ...
Could you possibly ...?
I'm afraid ... it’s just not good enough.
Could you ..., please?
I want to complain about ...
Could I ask you to ...?
Can you do anything about ...?
Do you think you could ..., please?

75. Suggesting 78. Expressing surprise
Informal Informal
What about ..., then? You're kidding!
Let's ... You must be joking.
Let’s ... then, shall we? You don't say!
I tell you what: we'll ... Who'd have thought it?
I know, let's ... Well, I never!
How about ..., then? Oh, no!
Do you think it would be an idea to ...? No, I don't believe it!
Never!
Less Formal My goodness!
You could ... Good Lord!
Why not ..., then? Good heavens!
Why don't we ..., then? Fantastic!
We might ... Fancy that!
We could always ..., then. Fancy ...
Shall we ...? Are you serious?
We might as well ...
Less Formal
Formal What a surprise!
You may like to ... That is a surprise.
Would you care to ..., then? Oh, that's amazing!
May I suggest ..., then? I must say it surprises me.
If I may make a suggestion:... How very surprising!
I'd like to suggest ...
I suggest ... Formal
I should like to put forward a proposal: ... I find it very surprising.
I propose ... Extraordinary!
I must say he has taken me completely by sur-
76. Threatening prise.
Informal 79. Calming or reassuring

Just you try! someone
Just don't ..., that's all.
Don't you dare!
Informal
Do that again and ...
Try and look on the bright side.
There, there! (while padding a child - "no prob-
Less Formal
lem")
Unless ..., I'll ...
The best thing is to keep cool.
If .... I'll ...
Steady on.
Don't ... or ...
Relax.
Now, now take it easy.
Formal
Now, don't get upset.
You'd be very unwise to ...
No need to get so worked up about ...
If you don't ...,I shall be forced to ...
It's all right.
If you cannot ..., I shall be obliged to ...
It is not as bad as all that.
If I were you, I'd ... or ...
Don't worry!
If I were you, I wouldn't, or ...
Come on! It's 0.K. !
I don't really want to say this, but if ..., we shall …
Cheer up!
77. Expressing disappointment Less Formal

You really needn't worry about ...
Informal There's really no reason for ...
That's too bad. There's nothing to worry about.
That's a real shame. There's no reason to get upset about ...
Please, don't worry.
Less Formal I'm sure things will turn out fine in the end.
What a disappointment! I'm sure things will turn out all right.
That's very disappointing, I must say. I shouldn't get upset, if I were you.
Oh, I am disappointed.
Oh dear, I was hoping for ... Formal
I'm sorry to hear about ... You need have no fears about ...
I'm rather disappointed about ... May I assure you of ...?
...is a great pity. May I assure you ...?
Let me reassure you ...
Formal I assure you ...
It comes as a great disappointment.
I must say I had hoped for ...
80. Asking if someone It's what I wanted.
approves It's very good.
It's just what we expected.
Informal It's exactly what should be done.
Is this 0.K. now? It is just what I had in mind.
Is ...all right, do you think? I'm very pleased ...
I'm very happy about ...
Less Formal I'm very glad to ...
Do you think it will work? Good. I'm very much in favor of that.
Are you for ...?
Formal
Formal In my opinion, it is the proper way to do it.
You would be in favor of ..., wouldn't you? I would certainly give it my backing.
You are in favor of ..., aren't you? I entirely approve of the plan.
What is your attitude towards ...?
Is it acceptable ...? 82. Expressing disapproval
I hope ... has support.
Do you approve of ...? Informal
Could I ask if you approve of ...? It's all wrong.
Could I ask for your reaction to ...? I don't think ...'s very good.
Are you in favour of...?
Less Formal
81. Expressing approval Surely not!
It's wrong to ...
Informal It isn't right to ...
What a good idea! Is it really necessary ...?
That's just the job! I'm not very happy about ...
That's great! I'm against ...
That's fine! I really don't approve of ...
That's a great idea! I can't approve of ...
Terrific!
It sounds just fine. Formal
I'm all for ... In my opinion, it's quite wrong.
How fantastic! I'm certainly not in favor of ...
0. K.! I would find it difficult to recommend ...
I should like to say how much I disapprove of…
Less Formal I find it quite unsatisfactory.
That's the way it should be. I disapprove of ...
I certainly cannot give my support to ...
Part II CLASSROOM He's gone for an x-ray.

I don't know.
LANGUAGE I've no idea.
OK! I'll get in touch with her.
Something has happened at home.
STUDENT'S GUIDE
3. While learning
Can you help me, please?
Could I take the dictionary?
Could you explain again, please? I missed the last word.
1. Being late Could you explain the pattern once again, please?
I missed my bus. Could you kindly slow down a bit?
I overslept this time. Could you repeat the first section?
I'll be more careful next time. Could you repeat the instruction, please?
I'm sorry, I'm late. Could you repeat the last bit?
I've been to see the doctor. Could you say it again?
Something's wrong with my watch. Do you mean that we should ...?
I am not sure about this word.
2. Being absent I missed the beginning of what you said.
Anyway, I'll try to find out. I'm sorry, I didn't understand.
He has gone for a medical examination. Is it right that I should ...?
He has got a cold. It must be an idiom. I can't make out anything in this
He has got a high temperature. sentence.
He has got the flu. May I look up the dictionary?
He is at the dentist's. May I see it in my workbook?
He is ill. May I take the dictionary?
He is not well. Shall we do the exercise in our workbooks?
He isn't here but it's so unusual. He's always so exact. Shall we hand the worksheets in when we've finished?
He wasn't feeling very well, so he went home. Well, this phrase doesn't seem familiar to me.
He wasn't here yesterday, either. What do we have to do next?
He's at the doctor's. What shall we do when we've finished?
Which tense should I use here?
You are speaking too quickly. I didn't get that down.
4. Using media Do you have to have an article?
Do you have to put the particle "to" after "to help"?
Could you kindly slow it down?
Do you have to use an auxiliary verb here?
Could you reproduce it once again?
Is it an irregular verb?
Could you show it once more?
Is it appropriate to use the Past Perfect in this context?
Could you spell the word, please?
Should I add "-s" here to form the plural?
Could you write it up on the board, please?
Should I change the tense here?
I can't follow, it's too fast.
What's the preposition after "to depend"?
I can't hear, it's too soft.
Which form should I use here?
I can't see anything.
Which tense do I need here?
I'm sorry, it's too loud.
I'm sorry, it's too soft.
C. Vocabulary
Can I look up the dictionary?
5. Taking turns Can we say "a moot point"? Does it sound English?
Am I next? Could you explain the difference between "..." and "..."?
Is it my turn? Could you explain the meaning of this word?
May I interfere? Could you kindly repeat the second sentence?
Shall I proceed? Could you make a hint that I should guess what it
Shall I start? means?
Which number are we on? Could you repeat the last word in the sentence?
Will you be next? Does this English idiom mean the same as the Turkish
"..."?
6. Asking about correctness Does this word mean the same as ...?
I didn't understand what the last sentence meant.
Be sure to correct it.
I don't understand the first word.
Can I say that?
I don't understand this word.
Could this one be correct?
I'm sorry, I've made a slip. I meant something different.
Could you explain why it's wrong?
Is "funny" an antonym of "dull"?
Could you prompt me the right thing?
Is "in a nutshell" an idiom?
Could you read out the answer to No. 5?
Is "to rip" a synonym of "to tear"?
I can't see anything wrong in the sentence.
Is it a derivative form of "..."?
I don't think it's wrong.
Is there a better way of saying the same thing?
I think you've made a mistake on the board.
Is there a shorter way of saying this?
Is this a mistake?
Is there a word in English that means the same as...?
Isn't there a mistake in sentence 5?
Is there any difference between the meanings of the
It depends. I think you may use either.
word "..." and the word "..."?
Should I correct it?
Is there any difference in meaning between "..." in
Sure, you've made a mistake.
English and "..." in Turkish?
Was the answer to No. 6 "A" or "B"?
Is this word polysemantic?
What was the answer to No. 3?
It still isn't clear to me what this means.
What would be the right answer instead?
I've never heard that word before.
What's wrong with ...?
No, I can't. I need your help badly. Do help me, please.
Which is the right version?
Well. I can't guess. Do give me a helping hand.
Which of these could be the right answer?
What does the idiom "..." mean in this context?
Why did you mark this wrong?
What part of speech is "..."?
Why was what I wrote wrong?
What's the English for ...?
Will it be 0. K. if ...?
What's the meaning of "emancipation"?
What's the Turkish for ...?
7. Asking about language Will it be appropriate to say...?
Will it be better to say ...?
A. Pronunciation and spelling Will it be more appropriate if I replace "..." with "..."?
Are there two "r" or only one?
Aren't there two accents in this word? 8. Requests
Do I need a full stop here?
Could I ask you a question?
Do I need a hyphen before this word?
Could I change seats with ...?
Do I pronounce the right diphthong here?
Could I have another copy?
Have the noun and the verb different accents?
Could I leave some minutes earlier?
How do you pronounce the next word?
Could I look for my pen?
How do you spell ...?
Could I take a seat over there?
I'm not sure how to say the next word.
Could you correct my mistakes if any?
I'm not sure if I pronounce the right sound.
Could you help me, please?
Is my intonation appropriate in this sentence?
Have you got an extra sheet?
Shall I pronounce the sound /r/ here?
I'd like to correct the mistakes. Could I?
Shall I put a comma here?
May I go out?
What's the next word?
May I have a try?
Where's the accent in this word?
May I open the book?
May I take a dictionary out of the bookcase?
B. Grammar
May I take my workbook from ...?
Could you use the future here?
Could you use the passive here?
9. Offering help Say it once more.
Say that so that we can hear you.
Can I help?
Shall I explain it once again?
Do you want a hand with the books?
So much for the time being.
Do you want a hand with the table?
Softer, please.
Shall I collect the sheets?
Sorry, I can't hear you.
Shall I draw the curtains?
Sorry? What did you say?
Shall I fetch the readers?
Speak more clearly, please.
Shall I help him with the sentence?
Speak up.
Shall I help you with the handout?
Stop for the time being.
Shall I pass them on?
That's enough for now.
Shall I turn the lights out?
That's fine, thank you.
The whole sentence, please.
This is how we shall do it.
This time we shall ...
TEACHER'S GUIDE Three students in each group, please.
Try it again from the very beginning.
Try to do it exactly the same way as I'm doing it.
1. Attracting attention Try to work independently.
Attention, please! Wait a little, please. Stop now.
Could I have your attention, please? Watch me doing it.
Face the front, please. Watch me first.
I hope, you follow me? Will you form groups, please?
I'm sorry for interrupting you, but ... Work by yourselves.
Look at me. Work in groups of four.
Look over here. Work in pairs.
Look this way for a moment. Work in threes.
Look up for a moment. Work on your own.
Pay attention now. Work together with your friend.
Settle down, all of you, please. You will have to finish soon.
Stay in your seat, please. You'll have to stop in a minute.
Try to concentrate now.
Watch me, please! 3. Assessing students' work
Will you stop talking, please? 0. K.!
Almost right.
2. Organising students' learning Better than ever.
Come on, you can do better.
activity Congratulations!
Again, please. Congratulations! You got right!
All right, thank you. Could be.
Begin with a question word. Couldn't have done it better myself!
Copy me. Exactly right.
Do it like this. Excellent!
Do it this way. Fantastic!
Do what I'm doing. Fine!
Do you need my help? First class work.
Do you understand the way I do it? Good for you .
Don't disturb your neighbor. Good remembering.
First I'll explain what and how we should do it. Good work!
Here's an appropriate example. Good!
I didn't quite catch what you said. Great!
I'm sorry, I can't hear you. Have another try.
Let's start working. I couldn't give a better answer myself.
Like this, not like that, please. I hope you do it better next time.
Not so loud, please. I was not very satisfied with that.
Not so quickly, I can't follow, I'm afraid. I'm afraid that's not quite right.
OK, that's enough. In a way, perhaps.
Once again but louder. It depends.
Once again but not fluently, please. It's good to see you working like that.
Once again, please. Keep it up.
Once more. Keep up the good work.
Pardon? What was that? Keep working on it ,you have been improving.
Please, work individually. Magnificent!
Say it a bit louder. Marvellous!
Say it again, but this time louder. Much better.
Say it again, please. Nice going.
Say it louder, please. Not exactly.
Not really.
Nothing can stop now.

Now that's what you can call a fine job. You did that very well.
Now that's wrong. You didn't make a single mistake.
Now you have figured it out. You find it difficult to read aloud.
Now you have it. You have got your brain in gear today.
One more time and you will have it. You have made a lot of progress.
Outstanding! You haven't missed a thing
Perfect! You made a very good job of that.
Perfectly beautiful. You must have been practicing.
Quite right! You need some more practice with these words.
Reading aloud is difficult to you. You read quite well.
Right on! You read very fluently.
Right you are! You really make my job fun!
Right! You should be proud of the way you worked today.
Sensational! You sound very English.
Sort of, yes. You speak very fluently.
Super good. You were almost right that time.
Super. You're doing beautifully.
Take it easy. You're doing that skill much better today.
Terrific! You're getting better everyday.
That is almost it. You're learning fast.
That is much better. You're on the right track now.
That was not very good. You're really improving.
That's better. You're really working hard today.
That's coming along nicely. You've been doing a good job
That's good. You've got it made.
That's great ! You've just got about it .
That's how to handle that. Your pronunciation is very good.
That's it! You've got the idea.
That's much better. You've improved a little.
That's quite an improvement. You've improved no end.
That's right.
That's the best you have ever done. 4. Teacher - student interaction
That's the right way to do it .
After each part you can check the answers.
That's the way to do it.
And now a brief look at this text.
That's a bit more like it.
Any problem?
That's a lot better.
Are you ready now?
That's better.
Are you ready to retell the text?
That's exactly the point.
Are you ready with your message?
That's it!
Are you ready?
That's more like it.
Before we go on to the text, I want you to do some exer-
That's nice.
cises.
That's perfectly correct.
Briefly about your work next time.
That's right!
Can't you manage on your own?
That's the way.
Continue with No. 5, please.
That's very good.
Do you need my help?
The best ever.
Does anybody need any help?
There's nothing wrong with your answer.
Finally I want you to check your exercise.
Three cheers for you.
First let us read the text.
Tremendous!
First of all, we shall do...
Try it again.
Firstly, a few words about the new material.
Unfortunately not.
For the last thing would you put down your homework?
Very fine!
For the next thing, you should do this exercise.
Very good!
Have you all completed reading the text?
Very nice!
Have you all finished?
Well done.
Have you completed your essay?
Wonderful!
Have you corrected the mistakes?
Wow !
Have you done everything?
Wow !you did it .
Have you done the exercise yet?
Yes!
Have you finished?
Yes, you've got it.
Have you found the right passage?
You've just about mastered that .
Have you found the word in the dictionary?
You are a joy.
Have you made a list of questions?
You are getting better at it all the time.
Have you made up a dialogue?
You are half way there.
Having any trouble with this exercise?
You are on the right track.
How are you getting along?
You are very good at that.
How far have you got?
You can do better than that.
I'll help you if you get stuck.
You can't say that, I'm afraid.
Is anyone having difficulty?
You certainly did well today.
You did it that time!
Let me know if you run into a problem.
Let's first listen to the dialogue. Let's read through the vocabulary first.
Let's move on to something different. Let's see if you've understood.
Let's stop for a while. Let's talk about this chapter.
Next I would like you to ... We dealt with these forms last time.
Now you may do it with your books open. We'll have a look at the new words.
To begin with, we shall do some drills. What are the two words that mean the same as "to
To finish off with, you should make up a dialogue. talk"?
We should look up the new words first of all. What's a shorter way of saying "he spoke complaining of
What's the matter? something"?
What's the problem? What's another way of saying ...?
Where are you up to? What's another word that means the same as "ridicu-
Which question are you on? lous"?
Who has done all? Who is going to ask the question on this page?
Who has finished? You had the job of preparing five questions each on this
Who is finding this difficult? unit.
Who needs help? You had this last lesson.
Why don't you join in?
8. Making English your own
5. Explaining how to learn A 'c' is missing.
English Always check the punctuation.
Are there any questions? Can anybody correct his spelling?
Are you all clear about what you have to do? Can we leave this comma out?
Could you do it like this? Can you give me the main idea in a nutshell?
Could you do it this way? Can you paraphrase this sentence?
Do this exercise at home. Explain the meaning of the sentence, using your own
Don't spend more than five minutes on this. words.
I would like you to do it in the following way. Give me a brief summary of the contents of the text.
Let me explain what I want you to do. Have you spelt it right?
Let me tell you how you should do it. How do you spell "Maugham"?
The idea of this exercise is to ... How do you spell the word "catch"?
The point of this exercise is for you to ask me some How is "comprehend" spelt?
questions. I'm afraid this is spelt wrong.
The purpose of this is (for you) to practice the Future In what sense is the word "learn" used here?
Indefinite Tense. Is there anything wrong with the spelling?
This is how we shall do it. Is this letter right?
This is the way you should do it. It begins with an 'R'. It is spelt the same as in Turkish.
Try to do it this way. I've spelt with two 'p's, not one.
Try to do your best. Let's see if you spelt it right.
What shall we do with this? Put a comma after this word.
You'll have to stop in ten minutes. 'R' is missing.
Spell "whisper" for me.
6. Relating English and Turkish Spell it aloud.
Could you put that from Turkish into English? Spell it in English.
Don't translate word for word. Spell it with small letters.
How would you translate this word into Turkish? Tell me in your own words what happened.
In English, please. The word ends with the letter 'k'.
Now the same thing in English. The word is spelt "c-o-n-s-p-i-c-u-o-u-s".
Please, translate this sentence into English. There are two words you've spelt wrong.
Say it in English. There should be a full stop.
Think about the meaning of the whole sentence. There's an 'h' missing.
This is supposed to be an English lesson, so let's speak There's one letter too many.
English. These two letters are the way round.
Try it in English. Use the English names for the letters.
Use English. Use your own words to describe what happened.
What do you call this thing in English? Use your own words to tell me about this man.
What is the English equivalent of the Turkish word ...? Use your own words.
What is the Turkish for ... ? What do the words in brackets mean here?
What is the Turkish word for ...? What does "talk" mean here?
What's this sentence in Turkish? What does it mean in this context?
What does the phrase in italics mean here?
7. Teaching to comprehend What is the correct spelling of this word?
Can you give me a word that means "unsuitable"? What letter is missing?
Can you say the same thing, using different words? Why do you need two 'p' s?
Do you know another phrase that means the same Why should there only be one 's'?
thing? Write it as one word.
Give me a phrase that means approximately the same. Write it separately.
How else can you say the same thing? Write it together.
I don't think you have had this word before. Write it with a capital 'D'.
I think we had this word last time. You need a comma here.
Let's ask some questions about this passage. You need an extra letter here.
You've got one 'I' too few.
9. Right or wrong What is the prefix that means negation?
Anything wrong in this sentence? What is the verb that corresponds to this noun?
Can you say it like that? What preposition does "to be happy" take?
Can you say that? What you said isn't wrong, but ...
Did anyone notice the mistake? What's the adjective that comes from "talk"?
Don't fall into the trap. What's the difference between 'learn' and 'find out'?
How should you answer? What's the opposite of "talkative"?
Is that right? What's the past tense of "to get"?
Is there anything that needs correcting? What's the rule about "many" and "much"?
It's a trick question. Where does the word "yet" usually come?
That was almost right. Which preposition comes after "to be embarrassed"?
That was not quite right. Which structure would you prefer?
There was a small mistake in what you said. Which tense do we use after "if"?
There's a catch in it.
Think about it carefully. 12. Teaching pronunciation
Was that the correct answer? Again, please, but do watch your pronunciation.
What is the answer? Be careful with the sound "r".
What should you say? Don't mix up these two words "which" and "witch".
What would you say? It wasn't pronounced correctly.
You forgot the preposition. Listen again and say it after me.
You made a little slip. Listen to how I say it.
You made a mistake. Listen to me again carefully and then you try on your
You made a small mistake. own.
You missed the adjective. Listen to me saying it.
You misunderstood the instructions. Listen to the way I say it.
You used the wrong tense. Listen to the way my voice goes up.
Notice how my tongue touches my teeth.
10. Trying to improve See how my mouth moves.
Can anyone say it another way? The man on the tape raised his voice like this.
Could you phrase it slightly differently? The second sound is [e] as in "pen", it's no "pan".
How else could you say it? The word is accented on the last syllable.
Is there a better way of saying the same thing? The word is pronounced "mouse", not "mouth".
Is there another way of saying it? The word rhymes with "house".
That is right, but is there another way? There was a mistake in the pronunciation.
That's an interesting suggestion. Watch my lips very carefully.
That's one answer I couldn't have thought of. Watch my mouth closely.
That's one answer I hadn't thought of. You are saying "sore". I'm saying "sir".
Try to put it in another way. You must let your voice fall at the end of the sentence.
Try to put it in other words. You said "back". Listen to the correct pronunciation. It
What else could you say? should sound as "bag".
What other word could you use here? You try and do the same.
What's a better way of saying it?
13. Working with exercises
11. Using grammar and Answer every other question.
vocabulary Answer the first three questions.
Again, but this time more politely (fluently, clearly). Change papers with your partner.
An Englishman would probably say ... Check your answers on page 51, please.
Can anyone tell me the corresponding verb? Copy this down in your notebooks.
Can we leave this out? Count your mistakes.
Could you find more opposites to this word? Did anybody get them all right?
Do we need the relative pronoun here? Do some of the exercises on page 33.
Does anybody recall what we said about the verb 'to Do the exercise in writing.
recognize' Do the whole of the exercise.
Does anybody remember the rule for using "since" and Do this part of the exercise.
"for''? Don't forget to write that down.
Don't be mixed by the international word. Get this down somewhere so that you don't forget it.
Don't get "short" and "shirt" mixed up. How many did you get right?
Is it a relative pronoun here? How many did you get wrong?
Is the word order right? I want you to do exercise 8.
It might be better to say... If you get stuck, call me, please.
Mind the preposition. If you get stuck, skip the question.
Now ask properly. I'll give you your tests back and we can go through them
Once again, but remember the word order. together
Perhaps you had better say... I'll return your tests now.
Put the adverb at the end. Leave the answers on the board.
They are spelt the same, but pronounced differently. Let's check the answer quickly.
This time start with "who". Let's go on to exercise number 5.
Try not to mix these two words up. Let's go over the exercise together.
What do you call a person who moves to another coun-
try?
Let's go through the sentences on the board. It's somewhere near the middle of the book.
Let's go through this exercise. It's somewhere near the top of the page.
Let's try it aloud before you write it down. I've run out of chalk.
Make a note of this in your books. Keep your writing straight.
Make sure I can read your handwriting. Let us read the sentences from the board.
Make use of the duster. Let's look at the sentences on the board.
Print it. Let's move on to the next page.
Put that down. Let's read the text aloud.
Rewrite it neatly. Let's take turns to read.
Take this down in your workbooks. Look at exercise ... on page ...
The right answers are on page 140. Look at page ...
There is no need to rub that line off. Look at the pattern on the board and ask questions.
Try the next exercise as well. Look at the pattern on the board.
Try the previous exercise. Look for it near the front of the book.
Underline the new words. Make a note of the first three sentences.
Use the sponge. Move out of the way so that everyone can see.
We'll do the exercise orally. Next page, please.
Wet the sponge under the tap. Now turn to page ..., please.
What's the answer to number 4? One after the other, please.
Write it in big letters. Open your books, please.
Write it in block capitals. Over the page, please.
Write it in block letters. Peter, you read the part of Mrs. Smith.
Write it in the empty space at the top. Prepare the next four paragraphs.
Write it in the margin. Read one sentence each.
Write it neatly. Read the first sentence.
Write it out legibly at home. Read the first ten lines.
You can leave this exercise up. Read the passage silently.
You can wipe this line off. Read the sentence aloud.
Your handwriting is illegible. Read the text to yourselves.
Rub out the last letter.
14. Communicating Rub that off.
Show Peter the place.
at the blackboard. Start reading from line 7.
A few lines further on, please. Step aside so that the class can see what you have writ-
Ann will begin. ten.
Another sentence, please. Study the passage on your own, please.
Are the sentences on the board right? Take a piece of chalk. Write it up on the board.
Are there any mistakes in the sentences on the board? Take out your books and open them at page ...
Can you see anything wrong with the sentences? The last line of the first paragraph.
Check the new vocabulary from the list. The line in the middle of the page.
Clean the board, please. The paragraph beginning 'He said' ...
Come and stand by the blackboard. The third paragraph, the second line.
Come and write the word on the board. Three sentences for each of you.
Come out and draw a house on the blackboard. Try to jot down the new words as we go along.
Come out and write that sentence on the board. Turn back to page ...
Come out to the blackboard, please. Turn back to the previous page.
Copy this down from the blackboard. Turn over the page, please.
Copy this straight down into your notebooks. Turn to the next page.
Do you know where we are? Two lines further up, please.
Everyone look at the board. We can wipe this half of the board.
Familiarise yourselves with the text. We'll read them all together.
Finish the sentence off. Who hasn't been out to the blackboard yet?
Five lines further down, please. Who is the monitor?
Go and fetch some chalk. Whose turn is it to clean the board?
Have a look at the next section. Whose turn is it to write the sentence up?
Have you all found the place? Will you go to the board, please.
Have you found the place? Write it above that sentence.
Help Ann find the place. Write it below that phrase.
I want you to copy the questions down in your note- Write it here on the board.
books. Write it next to that word.
If there are any words you don't know, please, ask. You have already been out to the board.
I'll read it to you first. You start reading, Peter.
I'll write up the correct answers on the board. You'll find it near the back of the book.
Is there anything to correct in the sentence? You'll find the exercise on page ...
It's at the bottom of the page.
It's on the inside cover at the back.

15. Miscellaneous Look at the end of the very last line.
Look at the first line of the first paragraph.
A little further down, please. That's right!
Make sure you bring it next time.
All books closed, please.
Next, please.
Ann, go on from where Peter left off.
Now, ten minutes for a test.
Are there any phrases you don't know the meaning of?
One book between two.
Are there any points you are not sure of?
One book to every three pupils.
Are there any questions on this text?
Open your books at page ...
Are there any strange words or expressions?
Pass out the exercises, please.
Are there any words you are not familiar with?
Pass the sheets to the front on each row.
Are there any words you don't know?
Pass these to the back, please.
Books out, please.
Pens down, please.
Can I help you with any words or phrases?
Put your books away now.
Close your books, please.
Put your books face down.
Collect the readers in and put them away.
Put your pencils down, please.
Could you share with Ann, please?
Read the next section, please.
Do you know the meaning of all the words?
Second paragraph, first line, the word "funny".
Do you understand everything?
See the instruction. Is it clear?
Does everybody understand what is required?
Shall I help you?
Don't forget to put your names on the sheets.
Shut your books, please.
Don't forget your book next time.
Someone else, please.
Don't stop in the middle of the sentence.
Stop there, please.
Fetch the dictionaries from the teacher's room.
Stop working now.
Fine, go ahead! Any trouble?
Take out your books.
Give out the books, please.
Take the books off the shelf, please.
Go on reading, please.
Take the dictionary out of the bookcase.
Hand in your papers as you leave.
Take your textbook out of your bag, please.
Has anybody got anything to ask?
Take your worksheets, please.
Has everybody got a book?
That will do fine, thank you.
Have you all got a copy of the exercise?
That's enough, thank you.
Have you all handed in your tests?
The meaning of this sentence is something like "he
I'd like to draw your attention to the word "worst". It's
wouldn't obey".
in line 3.
There are one or two difficult points we should look at.
I'd like to point out some difficult constructions.
There's one dictionary for each group.
Is anybody without a book?
This is a good opportunity to revise the past tense.
Is everything clear?
This means more or less the same as "strange".
Is there anybody who hasn't got a copy?
Turn your books over.
Is there anyone who hasn't handed in the test?
Would you like anything explained?
Is there anything you don't understand?
Would you stop writing, please?
Let us do some quick revision.
You will have to share with your friend.
Let's have a look at some of the difficult points.
You'll need your workbooks.
Let's look at the passage in more detail.
Your time is up.
Let's read the conversation again, with Ann reading the
part of Mrs. Smith.

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Part I EXPRESS

C. EXCHANGING INFORMATION (PAGE 143)

1. Finding out about appropriateness D. INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION

136 PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS

A. STUDENT'S GUIDE (PAGE 162) B. TEACHER'S GUIDE (PAGE 164)

1. Being late 1. Attracting attention

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Formal Less Formal

Informal 18. Responding to good wishes

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Formal Less Formal

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Less Formal Formal

Less Formal 7. Advising someone not to do

148 PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS

Less Formal Less Formal

Formal Less Formal

11. Saying someone must not do Formal

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interested Less Formal

50. Giving something to 53. Warning

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160 PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS

Informal 79. Calming or reassuring

77. Expressing disappointment Less Formal

Part II CLASSROOM He's gone for an x-ray.

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