Proverbs

1. Practice makes perfect

2. Look before you leap
3. United we stand, divided we fall
4. A stich in time saves nine
5. Actions speak louder than words
6. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
7. Cut your coat according to your cloth
8. The early bird catches the worm

Types of Situations and Responses

1. To deny
2. To invite
3. To advise
4. To clarify
5. To inform
6. To admire
7. To suggest
8. To exclaim
9. To offer help
10. To apologise
11. To compliment
12. To express intention
13. To accept or decline
14. To agree or disagree
15. To ask or give information

To Introduce Oneself and others

 My pleasure
 The pleasure is mine.
 Peter, this is my father.
 I’d like you to meet John!
 Hello. My name is Alina.
 Pleased to meet you, Helen.
 Emily, have you meet Sally?
 Hi! I am Angela. This is Jack.
 I’d like to introduce you to Andy.
 Let me introduce myself I am Daniel.
 Jane, please meet my friend, Charles.

To Greet Someone Daily

1. Hi !
2. Hello!
3. How are you?
4. I am fine, thank you
5. How do you do?
6. Good night, Mum.
7. Good evening, Madam.
8. Good afternoon, Mrs Tan.
To Greet Someone During Festivals or on Special Occasions
To Greet Someone During Festivals

 Happy New Year!

 Merry Christmas!
 Happy Deepavali!
 Selamat Hari Gawai!
 Happy Chinese New Year!
TO Greet Someone on Special Occasions

 Best of luck!
 Happy Holidays!
 Happy Anniversary!
 All the best, John!
 Happy Mother’s Day!
 Many Happy Returns!
 Happy Teacher’s Day!

To Ask for Permission

 May I come in?

 Can I borrow your ruler?
 Could you repeat that, please?
 Could I use your colour pencils?
 May I borrow your pencil, please?
 Would you mind if I take this chair?
 Could you lend me your binoculars, please?
 I wonder if I could use your pen.

To Say Farewell to Someone

 Bye for now!

 See you soon!
 Stay in touch.
 I have to go now.
 Pleasant journey.
 See you later, Adam.
 It was nice seeing you.
 I hope to see you soon.
 I have to leave by 7 p.m.
 Catch up with you later.
 See you tomorrow, Sam.
 I will see you in class later!
 Goodbye! Have a safe flight!
 I’m afraid I have to head off now.
To Accept or Decline Invitations
To Accept Invitations

 Thank you. I would love to go.

 All right. I’ll meet you there at 10 o’clock.
 Yes, that’d be fun.
 Thanks for asking. I’d love that.
 Thank you for invitation. I ‘ll be happy to come.
To Decline Invitations

 No, thank you.

 I’m sorry. I can’t go with you. I have to visit my aunt in hospital.
 Thanks for asking but I’m afraid I can’t make it.
 I’d like that but I have an appointment with my dentist.
 That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think I can make it.
 I’d love that but I have to send my grandparents to the bus station.

To Make or Receive Phone Calls

To Make Phone Calls

 Could I speak to Sally, please?

 I’d like to speak to Michael, please
 Could you ask Alex to call me when he gets back?
To Receive Phone Calls

 Hold on, please.

 I am sorry. He is not in.
 Hello, this is Siti speaking.
 May I know who is calling, please?
 Would you like to leave a message?
 May I ask who’s on the line, please?

To Offer Help

 May I help you?

 How can I help you, sir?
 Let me carry that for you.
 Would you like a glass of water?
 Would you like another cup of coffee?