Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
ASKING FOR DIRECTION
These are other expressions or phrases which are commonly spoken to ask
for and, in return, give direction in Enlish. How an Englishman looks
like to speak when they ask for certain direction; asking how to get the
post office, bank, hospital, tourism object, etc. The expression can
one or ones of them below:
" How can I go to cinema?"
" Where is the nearest bank"
"Could you show me how to get the bus station?"
" Is it the right way to go to University?"
You can answer with the following expression. This expressions in "giving direction" are
very useful
Expreesion for "Go for five blocks/After three blocks"
"After you turn right, go for five blocks and turn left. It will be right around the corner."
"After three blocks, turn left. You will see it on your right hand side."
"Go for four blocks and then turn right."
Expression for "Across the street from/Directly across"
"It's across the street from the library."
"It's directly across from Taco Bell."
"Go for three blocks, turn left at the next light. You'll see it across the street from McDonalds."
"Go down the street. You'll see it directly across from the gas station."
Expression for "Go for 2 miles"
"It's pretty far from here. Go on Washington Street for about 2 miles. You'll see it next to a school."
"Turn right at the stop sign and go straight for a couple of miles. At 112th turn left. You'll see it on your right hand side."
"Go straight on this street for about 3 miles. You'll see it next to Wendy's."
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
INVITATION EXPRESSION
INVITING
Would you like to come at my place this evening?
Will you join us?
Are you free next Thursday?
Are you doing anything next weekend?
Would you like to come at my place this evening?
Would you be interested in coming to the cinema with me tonight?
I wonder whether you would come on a picnic with us next week.
ACCEPTING
Thank you.
Yes, I’d love to.
Yes, with pleasure.
That’s would be great fun.
That's very kind of you.
That sounds good / lovely.
What a great idea.
REFUSING / DECLINING
I’m sorry. I can’t
I'd love to but I'm afraid I can't
I’ve got another appointment.
That's very kind of you, but I’ve lots of work to do.
I'm really sorry, but I've got something else to do.
EXAMPLE
Dialog 1 (between two workers)
Ann : Bob and I are having a little get-together at our place tonight. Wanna pop
over after work?
Jim : Sure, why not? What time do you want me to be there?
Anna : Around 6. Want me to bring something?
Jim : No. Just bring yourself
Dialog 2 ( between 2 friends)
Sam : Wanna come over for a quick meal tonight?
Tom : Tonight’s no good. I have a date. Can I take a raincheck?
Sam : Ok. No problem. Enjoy your evening!
Tom : You too
Dialog 3 ( a parent is making an invitation to her son’s teacher)
Jan : Mr, Brown, my husband and I were just wondering if you would like to
come over for dinner this evening.
Brown : Oh, thank you! I’d be delighted to.
Jan : Great! Could you come over at around 6?
Brown : Sure. Do I need to bring anything?
Jan : No, but thanks for asking.
Brown : Ok. See you this evening then
Dialog 4 ( a parent is making an invitation to her son’s teacher)
Jan : Mr. Brown, my husband and I were just wondering if you would like to
come over for dinner this evening.
Brown : Well, I’d love to, but I have another appointment tonight.
Jan : Oh, that’s too bad. Well Maybe next time then.
Brown : Yeah! Thank you for asking. Enjoy your evening!
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