A.   Thanking

	You thank others for what they give to you and you may also have to respond when someone thanks you. Do you know how to do them very well?

Here are the expressions and the functions in table :

Expressions	Function
Thank you very much for your kindness. Thank you. That was really nice of you. Thanks a million for…. I’m very grateful to you. I’m much obliged.	Thanking

    
    B.   Responding to thank 
Below are other expressions :

Expressions		Function
	It was the least I could do.	Responding to thanks
	Don’t mention it.
	You’re welcome
	It’s no trouble at all.
	Delighted I was able to help.

Example for Thanking and Responding to Thanks :
1.     Thanking for directions
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: Thank you so much for your directions. You’ve been a tremendous help.
B: It was my pleasure.
 A: Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me. I hope it wasn’t too much of a   bother.
B: Not at all. It was the least I could do.
 A: Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.
B: You’re welcome. Good luck.
 A: Thanks a million!
B: Forget it/Don’t worry about it.

2.     Thanking for invitations
Sample phrases
 A: Thank you for inviting me. Of course I’ll come.
B: Great! We’re sure to have a lot of fun.
 A: Thanks for your invitation, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to come. I’ve got an appointment.
B: I’m sorry to hear that. We’ll certainly miss you.

3.     Thanking for gifts
Sample phrases
A: Thank you very much for the flowers. They look so beautiful. Are they from your garden?
B: Yes. I’m glad you like them. Happy anniversary!
 A: Thanks a lot, but you really shouldn’t have.
B: Well, I just wanted to show my appreciation for your kindness.

 4.     Thanking for favors
Sample phrases
A: Thank you so much for lending me your bicycle.
B: Don’t mention it. Let me know if you need it again.
 A: Thanks for doing the washing-up.
B: It was nothing. I enjoyed helping you.

5.     Thanking for offers of help
Sample phrases
A: Can I take you to the airport?
B: Thank you. That would be great.
 A: Do you need help carrying these suitcases?
B: Thanks, but I’ll manage OK by myself.

6.     Thanking for expressions of sympathy
Sample phrases
A: I’m sorry to hear your grandmother is ill.
B: Thank you. I hope she’ll be all right.
 A: That’s too bad about your car.
B: Thanks. I think the police will find some clues.

 7.     Thanking for compliments and wishes of success
Sample phrases
A: You are such a good cook!
B: Thanks. I learned a lot from my mother.
 A: Good luck with your exams!
B: Thanks. I’ll need it!

B.   Complimenting Someone

	Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express or give praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up” somebody or to flatter in order to increase good will, for example: on his/her general appearance.  if you notice something new about the person’s appearance. when you visit someone’s house for the first time.   when other people do their best.

Complimenting someone	Responding
o   I would like compliment you on … o   I think your ……. is very nice. o   I just love your …… o   The …… is very delicious. o   I really like your ……. o   You look fabulous! o   Fantastic!/Marvelous! o   That’s nice. o   That’s not bad. o   Perfect! o   Pretty good.	o   Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so. o   Thank you but really isn’t anything special. o   Thank you. Yours is even nicer. o   I’m glad you like it. o   Thank you. o   Thank you so much. o   Yeah, thanks.

                         











Example of dialog complimenting :
Sarah     : Jasmine, This is dress for you. I made it   by  myself .
Jasmine : That’s a beautiful dress! You are really a talented tailor.
Sarah     : I’m glad you like it
C.    Saying You Are Excited
Here are some other expressions.

• Really? That’s wonderful.
• I find it very interesting
• Fantastic!
• That’s terrific!
• (How) exciting!
•  I’m very enthusiastic!
• I cannot deny my enthusiasm for …

 D.     Expressing Disbelief
Expression disbelief is expression to not believe something or someone with reason or unreason.
 Example :
Asking if you believe it or not.
– Do you believe it?
– Wouldn’t you believe it?
– Can you imagine that?
– You don’t believe it, do you?
– Don’t you think it’s odd that….?
 Expressing disbelief:
– I don’t believe it.
– It can’t be true.
– I can’t think of it.
– I don’t trust you.
 Responding to believe or not :
– No, I don’t believe it.
– Are you serious?
– Are you joking?
– Are you kidding?
– You must be joking/kidding!
– Oh, no! that’s not true!
– You don’t say!
– Seeing is believing.
–Really? That sounds interesting.
–Really? It’s surprising that.
– Good heavens
–My goodness!
– This is really a surprise!

 Example conversation of expression surprise:
Nopli : Whose motorbike is that?
Dios : It’s Norman’s.
Nopli : Are you kidding me?
Dios : No, I’m not. I saw her riding that motorbike this morning.
Nopli : What a surprise!

E.    Expressing Surprise
Expression surprise is expression which someone when get a surprise.
Surprise can have valence. It can be neutral expression, pleasant or accordingly some would not categories surprise in itself as an emotion or every human.

Expressing surprise:
Here are some other expressions to show surprise.
Telling surprising news :
– Guess what!
– Surprise!
– I’ve got news, for you
– Do you know what?
– You won’t believe it!

 Expressing surprise :
– Wow! What a surprise!
– That’s a surprise!
– That’s very surprising!
–Really?
– What?
– Are you serious? You must be joking!
– You’re kidding!
– Fancy that!
– I must say it surprises me.
– I find it hard to believe
 

Responding:
– Yeah!
– It is!
– Yup!
– Sure.
– It’s true.
– I’m serious.
– No, I’m not.
– It is.
– Does it?
– It is, isn’t it?

F. Inviting, Accepting & Declining Invitation

Inviting:

• Would you like to ….
• Could you come to…
• I’d very much like
• Would you care to ….
• I’ll really happy if you come to….
• I’m sure that you won’t be disappointed to come to….

Accepting an Invitation

• Thank you for inviting me.
• I would/will ….
• That would be very nice.
• I’d like to love to come.
• That’s fine.
• Sure. Why not?

Declining an Invitation

• I’m very sorry, I don’t think I can.
• I’d like to, but ….
• Thank you for asking me, but ….
• Unfortunately, I can’t ….

 Dialog Examples:
 Dialog 1
Ludi Invites Maya to go to a Movie
Ludi  :  Hi, Maya. There will be a great film tonight. It’s about vampire.
Would you like to go to the movie with me?
Maya  : Yes, I’d like tonvery much. When will you pick me up?
Ludi   :  I’ll pick you at 7.00. Be ready, OK!
Maya   : Alright.

Offering, accepting, and refusing

Offering help :

Useful phrases

· Can I help you?
· May I help you?
· If you like, I/we could…….
· Could I help you?
· Do you need my help?
· Could I be of any help?
· Should I help you?
· May I be of any assistance?
· Would you like me/us to help you?
· Will you be happy to receive my help?
· Would you like me helping you?
· What can I do for you?
· Is there anything that I can do for you?
· I’ll do it for you.
· It’s my pleasure to help you.

Example Dialogue :

Villager: May I help you?
Traveler: Yes sir. I am new to this place.
Villager: What can I do for you?
Traveler: I would like to meet the president. May I know his residence?
Villager: Walk straight an turn right. You will see a big bungalow and that is the place.
Traveler: Very kind of you.

Offering help-Accepting it-Declining it

 

ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF HELP

· I’d be delighted (if)…..
· You are most kind.
· I am happy about….
· That’s very kind of you.
· It’s very nice of you.
· If it’s no trouble for you.
· I surprised to…
· If you don’t mind.
· Thank you.

DECLINING AN OFFER OF HELP

· No, please don’t bother.
· Sorry, thanks for your help.
· No, I can manage. Thank you.
· No, thank you.
· Thanks a lot, but….
· No thanks.
· Sorry, thank you.
· No, don’t worry (about….)
· I’m very grateful to you for your offer….But….

Example Dialogue :

Pedestrian: Shall I carry the bag for you?
Blind Man: It’s very nice of you. Thank you.
Pedestrian: It’s my pleasure. Can I hold your hand to help you cross the road?
Blind Man: Of course. Thank you.
Pedestrian: Should I help you to climb the bus?
Blind Man: No thanks, I can manage