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Get people’s attention, check someone’s understanding,

appreciate other’s work, ask for and give opinion


Get people’s attention
How to get people’s attention? When do we use it?
We use it when we need someone to listen and look us
Dialog 1
Mrs. Nadia: Attention, please. We have arrived at the
Campsite.
Please prepare to pitch the tents.
Randy: Yes, Ma’am.
Mrs. Nadia: Wisnu, Edo, stop talking and listen to me, please.
Wisnu: Um … yes, Ma’am.
Mrs. Nadia: You have one and a half hours for pitching the tent.
Remember, keep the campsite clean.
R Randy : Sure, Ma’am.
Mrs. Nadia : O.K. Let’s do it now.
Wisnu: Yes, Ma’am.

Dialog 2
Randy: Sorry for disturbing you. Are you still busy?
Dinar: No. What’s up?
Randy: I don’t know how to tie this rope. Can you show me how
To do it?
Dinar: Sure.
Randy: Thanks. Here is the rope.
Dinar: O.K. Please watch attentively.
Randy : Alright. Thanks.
Dinar: You’re welcome.
EXPRESSIONS :
1. Excuse me
2. Attention, Please
3. Can I have your attention, please?
4. Sorry to bother you
5. Look what I’ve got here
6. Look here!
7. Hey!
8. Sorry to trouble you
9. May I have your attention, please?

RESPONSES :
1. Yes, please
2. alright
3. sure
4. I see
5. well...
6. tell me more
7. Really?
8. What happened next?
9. is she?

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