1.
How to express apology
Expressions
- Im (really/so) sorry
- I (do) apologize for (being late)
- Please, forgive me
- I beg your pardon
- Im awfully/terribly sorry
- I would like to apologize for
Giving apology
- Thats all right
- It doesnt matter
- Never mind
- Thats/its OK.
- No need to sorry
- There is nothing apologize
2. How to express sympathy
Expressions
- Im sorry to hear that
- What a shame
- What a pity
- How awful
- How terrible
3. How to invite someone
Expressions
- Id like you to (come to my party)
- Wed be very glad if you could
- Would you like to
- Would you please
- Can you (come to my party)
- Why dont you
- Wont you (come to my party)
- How about coming
- Would you mind
4. How to express certainty and uncertainty
Certainty
- I am sure
- No doubt about it
- I am quite sure
- Of course
- Absolutely/definitely
- I have no doubt
5. How to express agreement and disagreement
Agreement
- I agree
- Thats true
- You are right
- So do I
- I think so
- I approve it
- That sounds like a good idea
- Im in favor of it
- I am with you
- That was I am thinking
- I am of the same opinion
Accepting
- Wed be glad to
- Wed like/love to
- Thank you very much
- Thats very kind of you
- Thats a good idea
- How nice of you
Refusing
- Im afraid I cant I .
- Im not sure I can
- Well, thanks, but
Uncertainty
- I am not (quite) sure/certain
- I still doubt about
- Its possible but not certain
- I cant decide
- I cant say that for certain
- I am afraid I cant be certain
Disagreement
- I dont agree/I disagree
- Thats wrong
- I dont think so
- Im not sure I agree with you
- Id rather not
- I cant be along with
- I wouldnt say that
- I dont think thats right
- Do you think so?
Expressions of Partial Agreement
I dont entirely agree with
I see what you mean, but
I agree, but
Yes, but on the other hand
Yes, but dont you think
I agree with you to some extent.
6. How to offer helps
Expressions
- May/can I help you
- Would you like me to
- What can I do for you
- Do you want me to
Accepting
- Thank you very much
- Yes, please. I
- Thats very kind of you
Refusing
- No, thanks. I can do it myself
- Thats very kind of you, but I
7. How to ask opinion
- What do you think of/about ?
- Do you have any suggestion?
- What is your opinion about?
- What is your point of view about ?
8. How to express idea/opinion
Expressions
- I think
- According to me,
- In my opinion,
9. How to express pleasure and displeasure
Pleasure
- Im very pleased with it
- Thats good news
- Im very glad to hear that
- Im satisfied
- Its really delight
- Thats wonderful
- Thats great
Displeasure
- I dont want to hear that anymore
- You are very rude to him
- It s very annoyed
- Im dissatisfied
- We are fed up with
- I feel disappointed
- She is extremely displeased
10. How to express like and dislike
Like
- I like very much
- I am very keen on
- Im fond of
- I love
Dislike
- I dont like/dislike
- Im not keen on
- I hate
- I especially dislike
11. How to express hope
Expressions
- I do hope (S + hope + Clause)
- I expect (S + Expect + O + to/not to + V1) (S + Expect + Clause)
12. How to express Admiration/wonder
Expressions
- What a diligent boy (he is) (What + a/an + adj. + Noun + (Pronoun + be)
- How beautiful she is (How + adj. + pronoun + be)
13. How to ask for permission
Expression
- May/can I
- Could I
- Do you mind if I
Accepting
Yes, you can
Yes, of course
No, not at all
Refusing
No, you cant
No, Im sorry
Im sorry
14. How to say that something is not permitted
Expressions
- Im sorry, thats not allowed
- Im afraid, we cant have
- Im afraid thats not possible.
- Im sorry, you cant
15. How to express possibility
Expressions
- Theres a chance
- Theres a possibility
- Theres probability
16. How to express ability and capability
Ability
- I am capable to
- I know to
- I can
- I am able to
Disability
- I am disable to
- I am not capable of
- I cant
- I am not able to