Shalini ppt

“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 …….?