Giving your opinionThere are many ways to give your opinion in English. What you say depends on how strong your opinion is.Giving your opinion neutrally"I think….""I feel that….""In my opinion…..""As far as I'm concerned…..""As I see it……""In my view……"Giving a strong opinion"I'm absolutely convinced that…..""I'm sure that…..""I strongly believe that……""I have no doubt that…...
Friday, 3 April 2009
Making requests in English
Making requests in EnglishWhen you ask someone to do something for you, or ask if you can do something, it's important to sound polite. Here are some of the common ways that you can do this.Asking someone to do something for you"Could you open the door for me, please?""Would you mind opening the door for me, please?""Can you open the door for me, please?"Note: could and can are followed by the verb without to.Would you mind is followed by the verb and -ing.Asking if you can do something"Can I use your computer, please?""Could I borrow some money...
Asking for information
Asking for information1. Can you tell me...?2. Could you tell me...?3. I'd like to know...4. D'you know...5. (Got / Have you) any idea...?6. Could anyone tell me...?7. (Do / Would) you happen to know...?8. I don't suppose you (would) know...?9. I wonder if you could tell me...?10. I wonder if someone could tell me....
Saying Sorry
Saying Sorry1. Sorry.2. I'm (so / very / terribly) sorry.3. Ever so sorry.4. How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.5. Pardon (me)6. That's my fault.7. Sorry. It was all my fault.8. Please excuse my (ignorance)9. Please don't be mad at me.10. Please accept our (sincerest) apologi...
Asking somebody's opinion
Asking somebody's opinion1. What do you think of...?2. What do you think about...?3. How d'you feel (about...)?4. What d'you reckon (about...)?5. What's your opinion of...?6. (What do think about) that?7. What are your views on...?8. Where do you stand (on...)?9. What would you say to... / if we...?10. Are you aware of......
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