Useful Expressionsfor Everyday Life

Week 2

MARYVITSATTAHIPSCHOOL

Asking for HelpCan you help me?

Can you give me a hand with this?

I need some help, please.

Do you have a minute?

Can I ask you a favor?

Could you possibly ________?

Responses in Asking HelpA

ccep

tin

g • Okay, no problem.

• Certainly.• Yes, I can.• Sure, I’d be

glad to. Decli

nin

g • No, I cannot.• Sorry, I’m

busy.• Sorry, I don’t

have time right now.

Offering HelpCan I help you?

Can I give you a hand?

Do you need a hand?

May I offer my help?

Do you need anything?

How may I help you?

Conversation AboutAsking for Help

ACCEPTINGA: Could I ask you a

favor?B: Sure, what is it?A: Can you help me check the papers of

my students?

DECLININGA: Can you help me?B: Oh, I am sorry. I’m

very busy now.

ApologizingI am sorry for _____________.

Please forgive me for ____________.

I’m terribly sorry for _____________.

Pardon me for ______________.

I apologize for ________________.

Accepting ApologiesThat’s alright.

Never mind.

Don’t worry about it.

That’s okay.

Forget about it.

No harm done.

Asking for an Opinion

1.

•Q: What do you think about the movie?

•A: It is beautiful.

2.

•Q: What is your opinion about the test?

•A: It is very hard.

3.

• Anne, would you like to say something about the story?

• It is a sad story.

Giving an Opinion1.

• I think that ______________.

2.• In my view, ______________.

3.• The way I see it, ____________.

4.• In my opinion, ____________.

5.• As for me, _____________.

6.• As far as I know, _____________.

Expressing Feelings

JOY / HAPPINESS

1. It’s great!2. That’s wonderful!

3. I’m so happy!

PRAISING OTHERS

1. You did a great job!

2. Well done!3. Very good!

Expressing Feelings

TELLING NOT TO WORRY

1. Don’t worry about it.

2. Calm down.3. Take it easy.

4. Relax.

ENCOURAGING PEOPLE

1. Cheer up!2. Don’t give up.

3. Everything will be alright.

Expressing Feelings

SYMPATHIZING

1. I’m sorry to hear that.

2. That’s too bad.3. Oh, dear!

PHYSICAL PAINS

1. Ouch! That hurts.2. I have a terrible

headache.3. I have a pain in

my chest.

Expressing Feelings

UNDERSTANDING

1. I understand.2. I got it.

3. I see your point.

WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW THE ANSWER

1. I have no idea.2. I don’t know.3. I wish I knew.

Expressing Feelings

APPROVAL

1. I think that is a great idea.

2. It’s a good point.3. You did a great

job.

DISAPPROVAL

1. I don’t like the idea.

2. I don’t think it will work.

3. It’s too time consuming.