Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Functions of English(7):



Certainty
Expressing Certainty    Expressing  Uncertainty                                      
  • It must be ……………….
  • I am certain
  • I am sure
  • I do believe that …………………….
  • Certainly / undoubtedl
  • I am not certain
  • I am not sure
  • I am doubtful
  • Doubtedly / probably


Monday, July 26, 2010

Functions of English(6):



Advice النصيحة
Asking for Advice: Giving Advice:                                          
  • What should I do ?
  • What do you think I should do ?
  • What would you do if you were in my place?
  • If I were you , I would………….
  • You should……………….
  • You ought to ………………….
  • I don’t think you should ………….


 Functions in Context

Functions of English(5):



Regret
Expressing Regret:    Examples:                               

If only + sbj + had + past participle


  • If only I had not immigrated
  • If only I had stayed among my family
Sbj + wish + sbj + had + past participle
  • I wish I had not immigrated
  • I wish I had stayed among my family


Sunday, July 25, 2010

Functions of English(4):



Complaint/Apology
Complaining Apologizing                                                           
  • I have a complaint to make. ..............
  • I'm sorry to say this but.................
  • I want to complain about...................
  • I'm afraid I've got a complaint about...............
  • I'm angry about................

  • I do apologize for......
  • I must apologize for .....
  • I am so sorry for ....
  • I shouldn't have...........
  • It's all my fault.
  • I'm ashamed of.....
  • Please, forgive me for......
  • I'm terribly sorry for....
  • Pardon me for this........
  • Please, forgive me for my......
  • Please, accept my apologies for......



Functions of English(3):



Clarification
Expressing Lack of Understandin Asking for Clarification                               
  • I didn’t understand
  • I can’t understand
  • I don’t quite follow you
  • I ‘m not sure I got your point
  • I can’t get your idea

  • What do you mean ?
  • Could /can you be more explicit ?
  • Would you clarify that , please ?


 Functions in Context

Functions of English(2):



Expressing Request
Making Request                                  Responding to Request                              
  • Can you open the door?
  • Will you open the door?
  • Would you open the door?
  • Could you open the door?
  • would you mind opening the door?
  • Do you mind opening the door
    • Of course
    • Sure
    • Certainly
    • Sorry, I can’t
    • I ‘m afraid I can’t 



     Functions in Context