Expressing regret

Below some expressions to express regret1. Expressing regret about someone’s personal

circumstances.- I’m sorry to hear about that.- Oh, that’s too bad. I’m sorry to hear it.

2. Expressing regret about a minor accident or event.- What a pity.- What a shame - What a nuisance.

3. Expressing shock or regret about a serious incident.- Goodness!- How awful!- How terrible!- How dreadful!

Expressing apology

Below are some expressions to apologize to someone.

I’m sorry, I wasn’t very well yesterday.I’m very sorry. I didn’t see you.I’m terribly sorry. It won’t happen againExcuse me, I’ll be more careful next time.Pardon me, I’ll finish it before I go home.I apologize, it’s my fault.I’m afraid it’s all my fault.

Examples:

Kartin : do you know where Gajah Mada Street is?Arda : I’m afraid I don’t know.kartin : never mind.

Costumer : You’ve given me the wrong change.Cashier : Oh, I do apologize.Costumer : That’s all right.

Expressions of asking and giving permission

To ask for permission, you can use some expressions below.

- Can I speak to Arya?- Could I use your hand phone?- Do you think I could borrow your bicycle?- May I come in?- Can I smoke here?

Use these following expressions to give permission.- certainly.- Yes, of course.- Yes, please do.- Yes you may, if you like.

Expressing requestYou can use one of the expressions below to

request something A. wishing to get something, or to get

something done.Request for help. request for permission