Asking If Someone Remembers Or Not

Formal expressions

*      I wonder if you remember.....

*      You remember...., don’t you?

*      You haven’t forgotten...., have you?

*      Don’t you remember.....?

*      Do you happen to remember it now?

Ways to respond:

*      Let me think, yes, I remember.

*      I remember especially the scenery.

*      I’ll never forget that

*      I’ll always remember.

*      I can remember it clearly.

Informal expressions:

*      Remember the old house we used to live in?

*      Remember that?

*      I’m sorry I don’t remember

Ways to respond:

*      Hold on. Yes, got it!

*      I know.....

*      It’s coming back to me now.

Respond if you forget:

*      Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten.

*      I’m afraid I forget.

*      I really can’t remember.

*      I’m afraid I have no memory of him

*      Errr, let me think. No, it’s gone.

*      Sorry, it slipped off my mind.

Offering

There are a number of formulas used when offering help in English. Here are some of the most common:

• May I help you?
• Can I help you?
• Are you looking for something?
• Would you like some help?
• Do you need some help?
• What can I do for you today?

Construction

Formula	Verb Form
May I help you?	Use 'May I' or 'Can I' the base form of the verb in a statement.
Are you looking for something?	Use 'Are you looking for' something OR anything in particular OR specific object
Would you like some help?	Use 'Would you like' some help OR some advice OR a recommendation
Do you need some help?	Use 'Do you need' some help OR some advice OR a recommendation
What can I do for you today?	Use 'What can I do for' you, her, him, etc. today OR this morning, this afternoon, this evening

Asking For Information

There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:

• Could you tell me...?
• Do you know...?
• Do you happen to know...?
• I'd like to know...
• Could you find out...?
• I'm interested in...
• I'm looking for..

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:

• I'm calling to find out...

·         I'm calling about...

Construction

Formula	Question Word	Example Finish
Could you tell me	when	the next train leaves?
Do you know	how much	that vase costs?
Do you happen to know	where	Tom lives?
I'd like to know	what	you think about the new project.
Could you tell me	when	the next train leaves?
Could you find out	when	she is going to arrive?

Formula	Gerund (-ing)	Example Finish
I'm interested in	buying	a boat

Formula	Noun	Example Finish
I'm looking for	information on	holidays in Spain.

Formula used only on the telephone	Question Word	Example Finish
I'm calling to find out...	if	flight AZ098 will leave on time today.

Formula used only on the telphone	Noun	Example Finish
I'm calling about...	the offer	published in today's newspaper.

Surprises & Disbeliefs

Surprises or disbeliefs is an expression that we show/say when we know/hear/see something that rather difficult to believe.

Expressing Surprise:                                                     Responding:

·      Wow! What a surprise!                                           >> Yeah!

·      That’s a surprise!                                                    >> It is.

·      That’s very surprising!                                            >> Yup!

·      Really?                                                                     >> Sure.

·      What?                                                                      >> It’s true.

·      Are you serious? You must be joking!                     >> I’m serious.

·      You’re kidding!                                                        >> No, I’m not.

·      Fancy that!                                                              >> It is.

·      I must say it surprises me.                                      >> Does it?

·      I find it hard to believe.                                          >> It is, isn’t it?

Expressing Disbelief:

·      I don’t believe it.

·      It can’t be true.

·      I can’t think of it.

·      I don’t trust you.

Gratitude, Compliment & Congratulation

a.        Congratulations is an expression that we use to give the congratulation utterance when he/she succeeds in doing something.

Some expressions of congratulations:

·      Congratulations!

·      Congratulations on your success!

·      I must congratulate you.

·      Congrats! Finally, your dream comes true!

·      Please accept my warmest congratulations.

·      I’d like to be the first to congratulate you.

Expression of congratulations in special events:

·      Happy birthday!

·      Happy Lebaran Day/Happy led!

·      Merry Christmas!

·      Happy New Year!

·      Happy Valentine!

·      Happy anniversary!

b.        Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express/give praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will, for example:

·      On his/her general appearance

·      If you notice something new about the person’s appearance

·      When you visit someone’s house for the first time

·      When other people do their best

Some expressions of compliment:

·       What a nice dress!

·       You look great.

·       You look very nice/beautiful/handsome.

·       I really must express my admiration for your dance.

·       Good grades!

·       Excellent!

·       Nice work!

·       Good job!

c.         Gratitude is an expression that we show or say to express grateful feeling to other people. When speaking English, you say “thanks” very often. Please say “thank you” when people give you something, help you do something, wish you something and give you a compliment etc.

Some expression of gratitude:

·      Thank you very much

·      Thank you for your help

·      I’m really very grateful to you

·      You’re welcome

·      Don’t mention it

·      It’s a pleasure / My pleasure

·      I want to express my gratitude to (my teacher, my father, etc)

·      I am grateful to your help

Responding gratitude:

·      It was the least I could do.

·      You’re welcome

·      No big deal.

·      Don’t mention it.

·      It’s a pleasure.

·      That’s alright.

·      Any time.

Greetings

Greeting is an expressions with aim to ask news or says thank you and think that is firstly is done when will talk.

Some expressions of greeting :
* Hi !
* How do you do?
* How are you?
* Good morning
* Good night

Greeting card is a piece of paper (usually is decorated with picture) and applied to give congratulation or prays for someone and, etc.
Example :
* Utterance Card Condoles
* Felicitation Card
* Utterance Card Quickly Recovers

Sympathy Expressions

Sympathy expression is a way to show your sympathy when you know that others have experienced something bad/terrible.

*  Expressions of Sympathy

§  I’m sorry to hear that.

§  That’s a pity / shame.

§  I’m sorry for what’s happened.

§  I know how it feels.

§  You must be very upset.