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Spoken English , How to speak
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“Spoken English For You”
By Shalini
Inviting Someone
Eg:
Would like to ………..?
I’d like to ……….?
Why don’t you…….?
Like to ………?
Care for ..?
Would you be interested in ……….?
Accepting an invitation
Thank you. I'd like to very much.
That’d be nice
Yes, please.
That sounds a nice idea.
With pleasure.
We’d be delighted to…..
That's really most kind of you.
Making Requests
Can/Could you….,Please?
Can/Could I …., Please ?
Would you mind …, please ?
I’d be (very) grateful if you could …..
I hope you don’t mind my asking, but……
Seeking Permission
Could I …………Please?
Can I ……….. Please?
May I ………… Please?
Giving Permission
Yes , of course.
Go ahead.
You have my permission
Refusing Permission
Sorry, it’s not possible
I’m afraid it is not possible.
I’m sorry, I cannot let you…..
Asking for advice
Do you think I should …?
Should I …?
What would you advice ( me to do) ?
Advising someone to do something
I think you should …
If I were you I’d …
You’d better …
Advising someone not to do something
I don’t think you should/ought to …
If I were you , I wouldn’t ….
Take my advice and ……….
Expressing Gratitude
Thanks.
Thank you.
I really can’t thank you enough for …
I should like to express my gratitude/ appreciation for ….
Responding to thanks
Not at all
It was a pleasure.
Please don’t mention it.
Glad to be of some help
Complimenting/Congratulating
What a nice/smart/wonderful/beautiful…!
That is/was a nice/ smart….
It was nice/great to hear that….
Expressing sympathy
I’m sorry.
I’m really upsetting.
You must be terribly upset.
I know how you feel
Apologizing
I’m sorry
I feel bad about …
I can’t tell you how sorry I am
Accepting an apology
That’s (quite) alright/ok
Not at all
Please don’t worry
Starting conversation with a stranger
Excuse me, …..?
Sorry to trouble you, but…..?
I hope you don’t mind my asking, but……
Forgive me for asking, but …..?
Ending a conversation
I'm afraid I must go now.
I hope you don’t mind my leaving.
I must really be going
I’m sorry, I have a meeting at three o’clock
Asking for someone’s opinion
What do you think/feel about ……?
What’s your opinion/reaction?
What are your feelings/views about……?
How do you see …….?