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Materials
Materials for Grade XI
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Several ways for Meetings and Discussions
Getting started- Let's get started.
We need to discuss . . .
We need to talk about . . .- The first thing we need to discuss is . . .
The first item on the agenda is . . .
The first thing on the list is . . .
First, we need to talk about . . .- We have several alternatives:
We have two options:
We could either . . . or . . .- Let's move on to Item 2.
Let's move on to the next topic.
We need to move on.
The next item (of business) is . . .
We need to go on to the next item.
Shall/Should we move on?- Before we move on, I think we should . . .
Wait a minute. We haven't discussed . . .
Don't you think we need to . . .
Not so fast. We haven't (yet) . . .- What to you mean by . . . .
I don't quite follow you.
I didn't get what you meant by . . .
Could you clarify that?
Could you elaborate on that?- I think we should . . .
Maybe we should . . .
I suggest . . .
Why don't we . . .
How about . . .
We could . . .- (I think) that's a good idea.
You have a good point.
Good idea/point.
I agree.I disagree. I think . . .
Sorry. I don't agree with you.
You have a good point, but . . .
That's not such a good idea.
I don't think that's a good idea.- What do you think, George?
What's your opinion on that, Martha?
Any thoughts on that?
Any ideas?
- Do we all agree (on that)?
Does everyone agree?- In summary,
The conclusion is . . .
So, we've decided to . . .
We're going to . . . (then)- That's all for today.
That's it then. (informal)
The meeting is adjourned. (very formal)EXPRESSION
HAPPINESS
I'm chuffed. I'm tickled pink. I'm on cloud nine. I'm feeling like a dog with two tails. I'm over the moon.2. GIVING ADVICE AND SUGGESTION
GIVING ADVICE AND SUGGESTION
ACCEPT
REFUSE
v Why don’t you see a doctor?
v Have you thought of seeing the doctor?
v It would be a good idea to see the doctor.
v Perhaps you had better not go to school today.
v Perhaps you should lie down.
v Make sure you……
v It’s best to……
Yes, I will
Yes, may be I should
All right
Ok, thank you
Yes, I guess I should
Oh, I don’t think it is necessary
I guess not.
Oh, no
3. EXPRESSING AGREEMENT AND DISAGREEMENTAGGREEMENT
DISAGREMEENT
v I think so
v That’s a good idea
v Exactly
v I don’t have any objection to it
v It is certainly
v I am with you
v I agree with you
v I don’t think I agree with you
v I disagree with……
v I don’t think so.
v Exactly not
v We don’t have the same idea on it
4. EXPRESSING LIKE AND DISLIKES
LIKE
DISLIKE
v I like (music)
v I love (music)
v I am keen on (music)
v I am crazy about (singing)
v We all enjoy (hiking)
v (Reading) is my cup of tea
v I don’t really like (politics)
v I dislike Biology
v I am not really interested in (Math)
v I can’t enjoy (dangdut)
v (Camping) is not my cup of tea
v I can’t stand
v I hate it
5. EXPRESSING SATISFACTION AND DISSATISFACTION
SATISFACTION
DISSATISFATION
v Well done!
v Great! Good work
v I am satisfied with your work
v You did well
v Your job is satisfactory
v I am so happy about this
v I am not satisfied with your work
v You haven’t done well enough
v I am really disappointed
v Sorry, but your work is not satisfactory.
6. EXPRESSING SYMPATHY- Please, accept my condolence
- I am sorry to hear such a bad news
- She told me your father passed away yesterday. I know it must be hard for your family, but time heals all wounds
- Just call me if you need for anything
7. APOLOGIZING
EXPRESSING APOLIGIZING
RESPONSES
v I’m sorry……
v I apologize for……
v Please forgive me
v Excuse me for…….
v Never mind
v That’s Ok
v It doesn’t matter
v Don’t worry about that
v That’s all right
8. INVITATION
INVITING SOMEONE
ACCEPTING
REFUSE / DECLINE
v I would like you to come…..
v We would be pleased if you could join………
v Would you like to come ………?
v Shall we……..?
v How about…….?
v Thank you. Yes, I would like to…..
v Yes, I would. Thanks
v That would be very nice. Thank you
v All right!
v O.K.!
v I would love to, but…….
v That’s nice/great. Unfortunately/however……..
v That’s very kind of you, but…….
v Sorry, that wouldn’t be possible. Thanks anyway.
9. NECESSITY AND OBLIGATION
- “Must” dan “have to”, berarti keharusan :
- I must take a plane reservation as soon as possible
- When do we have to hand in our report?
- Bentuk negative dari “must” dan “have to” adalah : “must not”, dan “doesn’t/don’t have to”. Tetapi artinya tidak sama.
Must not = keharusan untuk tidak melakukan sesuatu
Doesn’t/don’t = tidak dibutuhkan untuk melakukan sesuatu
- Dea mustn’t leave today
- Dea doesn’t have to leave today
Pada kalimat a. Dea is not permitted to leave today. (forbidden)
Pada kalimat b. Dea can leave anytime she wants. She doesn’t need to leave today
- Dalam pertanyaan, “must” biasanya diganti dengan “have to”, khususnya dalam percakapan bahasa Inggris.
- Must you leave so soon? Do you have to leave so soon?
Yes, I really must Yes, I really have to
No, I don’t have to No, I don’t have to
- “Be required to”, juga berarti kebutuhan.
- I am requested to take an aspirin (must take an aspirin)
- I was requested to fill a form (I must fill a form)
- “Should” dan “Ought to” berarti kewajiban atau nasihat
- Serly should leave the hotel early
- People ought to eat fresh fruit daily
- You shouldn’t forget your mother’s birthday
Tetapi “should” dan “ought to” tidak setegas seperti “must” atau “have to”
- “Had better” dan “be suppose to” berarti kewajiban
- You’d better get ready fast. We are leaving
- They are supposed to call the police
- He had better pay his parking ticket.
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Analyzing Problems
Focusing on the main problem/issue
What is the main problem?
What is the real issue (here)?
(I think) the major problem is . . .
Our primary concern is . . .
The crux of the matter is . . .
(As I see it), the most important thing is . . .
The main problem we need to solve is . . .
We really need to take care of . . .
It all comes down to this:
Asking for input
What should we do about it?
What needs to be done?
What do you think we should do?
What are we going to do about it?
Do you have any suggestions?
Any ideas?
Making Recommendations
I recommend that . . .
I suggest that . . .
I would like to propose that . . .
Why don't we . . .
Elaborating
Asking for Elaboration
Could you elaborate (on that)?
Could you tell me a little more about it?
Could you give (me) some details?
Could you fill me in on that?
Could you expound on that?
What else can you tell us (about that)?
Is there anything else you can tell us?
Is there more to it?
Elaborating
To elaborate,
To give you more information,
Let me explain.
Let me elaborate.
Let me tell you a little more (about it).
Let me give you some details.
What's more,
Clarifying
Clarifying your own ideas
In other words,
What I mean is . . .
What I'm trying to say is . . .
What I wanted to say was . . .
To clarify,
Asking for Clarification
What do you mean (by that)?
What are you trying to say?
What was that again?
Could you clarify that?
Clarifying another's ideas
You mean . . .What you mean is . . .
What you're saying is . . .(I think) what she means is . . .
What he's trying to say is . . .If I understand you, (you're saying that . . . )
If I'm hearing you correctly,
So, you think (that) . . .
So, your idea is . . .
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