Some expressions How To Ask For Help

Some expressions “How To Ask For Help”

We all need help sometimes. In English, it is not polite to ask directly. So there are many expressions that we can say before a request to 'soften' it.

Could you please help me out with.....?

Would you mind showing me …..?

Is their any chance you have time to …?

Would you please explain to me …...?

Can you do me a favor please?

Please help me with ….. .

Is it possible for you to …..... ?

I was wondering if you could please show me how to ….. .

Do you have any free time on ….?

Do you know anything about ….?

I was having a problem with …... . Do you think you can help me?

If you don't mind, I could really use your assistance with …. ?

If you don't mind, I really need your help with …. .

I know your good with ….. , and I really could use some help.

I heard your really good at …. . Is their any chance you could help me?

Is their any chance you that you could give me a hand with ….?

I heard that you have a lot of experience with ….. , and I could really use your help.

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Speaking on the Phone "English For SMK"

Speaking on the Phone

For non-native English speakers, communicating via telephone can be a very difficult task. There are some common phrases and words that are used. There are some common basic words and phrases that are commonly used to conduct a telephone conversation.

Common Telephone Phrases for the Person Make The Phone Call (Caller)

Greeting

§  Hi - Hello - Hello, how are you?

§  good morning - good afternoon -good evening

§  How’s life?

Introductions

§  This is .... (give your name)

§  This is ....( give your name, from (state place, or company).

§  Hello this ...(give your name)

Requesting Someone

§  Can I please speak to .... (give the person's name)

§  I would like to speak to...(give the person's name)

§  Is ....(give the person's name) available.

§  Is it possible to speak to ....(give the person's name).

§  I need to speak to ....(give the person's name)

When Party (the person you are trying to call) is Unavailable

§  Do you know when he/she will return to the office/home?

§  I will call back latter/in an hour/tomorrow.

§  May I leave a message, please?

§  Do you know when he/she will be available?

§  Please tell him .....(give your name) called, and I will call latter/call again.

§  Please have him/she call me back.

§  Can I leave my telephone number? My phone number is.....(give your number)?

§  Please have him/her contact at ......(state a place or a phone number).

§  Where/How can I reach him/her?

§  What is her/his mobile phone number/Cell/Cellular phone number?

Faxes

§  May I send you a fax?

§  What is your fax number?

§  Did you receive my fax?

§  I send a fax to..... (give person's name), did he.she receive it?

Asking for Information

Other Useful Telephone Phrases/Words

§  Who am I speaking to?

§  Who is calling?

§  The number is busy.

§  My I hold on the line.

§  I sorry can't hear you.

§  I sorry I can't understand you.

§  Please speak slowly, I am having a difficult time understanding you.

§  The line was disconnected.

§  Please connect me to ....(give the name or the person, or the extensions)

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ENGLSIH FOR SMK "EXPRESSION ASKING AND GIVING PERMISSION"

When you ask for permission to use something that belongs to someone else you have to do your best to be polite. It is desirable to use the word "please."

Asking for Permission:

• Can I go out, please?
• May I open the window, please?
• Please, can I have a look at your photo album?
• Please, may I taste that hot spicy couscous dish?
• Do you mind if I smoke?
• Would you mind if I asked you something?
• Is it okay if I sit here?
• Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile Phone?
• Do you mind if I leave now
• May I come in ?
• Could I ………, please ?
• Excuse me, could I try to turn on the computer ?
• I wonder if I could borrow your camera?
• Etc.

Giving permission (positive response):

-By all means                -Yes, of course Not at all

-Go ahead                     -Yes that’s fine

-Yes, why not                -Yes certainly

-All right please do       - Etc.

Refusing permission  (negative response):

-I’m afraid you can’t do that

-You’re not allowed to…..

-You should not……

-No, I am sorry you can’t

Examples of English Conversations:

On the Train

Armand   : Excuse me. Would you mind my opening that window?

Bryan      : Not at all, please go ahead.

Armand   : Thank you. It’s very hot here.

Bryan      : True. Can I take some water from your pitcher?

Armand   : Certainly. Can I have that magazine for a while?

Bryan      : I’m sorry, I haven’t finished reading it. I’ll give it to you as soon as I've finished.

Armand   : Thank you.

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ENGLISH FOR SMK "MAKING INVITATION"

Making invitations

Do you know how to invite someone to your house for dinner or to go to the movies?
What do you say in English when someone invites you? 

Here are some common expressions you can use when making or responding to invitations

Inviting:

• Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
• Would you like to go to the theater tomorrow?
• Would you be interested in going to the the stadium next Sunday?
• How do you fancy going to the the restaurant for dinner?
• How about going to the movies?
• Care to come over for lunch?
• I was just wondering if you would like to come over for a drink.
• We'd be delighted to have you over for my birthday party.

Accepting invitations:

• Sure. What time?
• I'd love to, thanks.
• That's very kind of you, thanks.
• That sounds lovely, thank you.
• What a great idea, thank you.
• Sure. When should I be there?

Declining invitations:

• I can't.  I have to work.
• This evening is no good.  I have an appointment.
• I'm busy tomorrow.  Can I take a rain check* on that? 
• That's very kind of you, but actually I'm doing something else this afternoon.
• Well, I'd love to, but I'm already going out to the restaurant.
• I'm really sorry, but I've got something else on.
• I really don't think I can - I'm supposed to be doing something else

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EXPRESSING COMMAND, PROHIBITION AND REQUEST

Here are examples of expressing commands, prohibitions and requests:

- Will you open it please ?

- Could you help me please ?

- Would you hold on a moment please ?

- Please sit down!

- Sit down please !

- Keep quite would you please !

- Would you be quite please ?

- Would you please come on time ?

- Would you mind opening the door please ?

- Don’t disturb me please !

- Don’t go home please !

- Please don’t smoke here !

- Don’t ever cheat!

- Don’t be naughty!

- Don’t be careless !

Responses for command. Prohibition and request :

A. Possitive response :

- Yes of course

- Certainly

- Sure

- All right

- All right, I won’t

- Trust me

- That’s OKEY

- No, that’s all right (khusus jawaban would you mind)

B. Negative response :

- I’m sorry I can’t

- Sorry I can’t

- I am sorry but I have to ….

- I am afraid I can’t

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OFFERING, ACCEPTING, AND REFUSING

OFFERING, ACCEPTING, AND REFUSING
Learn some expressions of offering somethings and how to accept or refuse.

Offering :

-Would you like to go out for dinner ?

-Would you care to dance Mrs Brent ?

-Would you like desert ?

-What about dance Denise ?

-Do you want me to clean the machine ?

-Should I get food for the picnic ?

Accepting an offer :

-I’d love to

-That would be nice

-OK, sound great

-Yes, please

-Just what I need

Refusing an offer :

-Sorry I can’t

-Sorry, I can’t. Thanks anyway.

-No, I can’t

-Thanks but I….

-No, it’s Ok. Thanks

-No, it’s all right really

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ENGLISH FOR SMK "MAKING RESERVATION"

EXPRESSIONS IN MAKING AND HANDLING RESERVATION 

(ungkapan yang dipakai untuk membuat dan menangani pesanan).

Making reservation :	Handling reservation :
-I’d like to book………. please. -I would like to reserve………. -Can I make a reservation…… -Could I reserve…… -I want to book…… -I’d like to make ……..	-Yes, sir. ……… -Yes, madam. …… -I’m sorry sir. We’re full this weekend -Yes, of course. -I’m afraid that all….have been reserved -Certainly sir. -I am sorry. All……have been sold out

CONTOH DIALOG "MAKING RESERVATION"

A: Shogun Restaurant.
B: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.
A: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?
B: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.
A: What time would you like the reservation for?
B: We would prefer 7:00 or 7:30.
A: How many people will you need the reservation for?
B: There will be 4 of us.
A: Fine, I can seat you at 7:00 on Tuesday, if you would kindly give me your name.
B: Thank you. The last name is Foster.
A: See you at 7:00 this Tuesday, Mr. Foster.
B: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.

CONTOH VIDEO "MAKING RESERVATION"  lihat disini

sumber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVo0_01S2jY

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ENGLISH FOR SMK "Expression of Gratitude/ Thanking"

Expression of Gratitude/ Thanking

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 and give you compliment, etc.

A.Expression of Gratitude/ Thanking

The common expressions to thank somebody are :

·         Thank you

·         Thanks

Emphatic ways of thanking:

·         Thank you very much

·         Thank you so much

·         Thank a lot

You can not say “thank you a lot” or “ thank  lots”

If you want to indicate way you are thanking, you can say:

“Thank you for …” or “ Thank for …”

Eg :

·         Thank you for your coming

·         Thanks for your presence

If you want to make your gratitude more formal, you can use :

·          I want to thank you for ….

·         I want to tell you for ….

·         I want to tell you how grateful I am ….

·         I’m extremely grateful to you for ….

·         I’m grateful for ….

B. Expressions that need response of thank

·         Congratulations

·         Congratulations to you

·         Congratulations on your success

·         Congratulations on passing your exam

·         Congratulations on getting a new job etc

Note :

The response is “thank you”,

To respond to thanks can say :

·          You’re welcome

·         That’s all right

·         That’s OK

·         It’s a pleasure

·         Pleasure

·         It is no trouble

·         It is nothing

·         Not at all 

Don’t mention it (old fashioned)

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INTRODUCE YOURSELF

Sample Ways to Introduce Yourself

Introductions can range from formal to casual and even playful. Here are some examples to get the conversation started.

First, introduce yourself:

• “Hello, my name is John Smith.”
• “Hey, how are you? I’m John.”
• “My name’s John. What’s yours?”

Next, give a little info about yourself or break the ice:

• “That’s a great tie. Where did you get it?”
• “I’m originally from San Diego, but I just moved here a week ago. Are you from around here?”
• “Say, where’s the best place to grab some barbeque?”

Listen to their response, and keep the conversation going:

• “Oh, you got that tie from JCPenney? They’ve really improved their stores lately.”
• “So you’re originally from Canada. Do you ski?”
• “Saucy’s BBQ, eh? What’s your favorite dish there?”

Close the conversation:

• “It has been a pleasure meeting you. I look forward to seeing you again.”
• “Sounds like you know a lot about this city. Maybe you could show me around sometime?”
• “Well, if you’re ever craving barbecue, let me know and we can go to lunch.”

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