LE 1 SPEAKING SKILLS

CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS

LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF STATEMENTS

FUNCTION STATEMENTS
 Really?
to express surprise
 Is that true?

 That’s a nice hat.

to compliment
 Idayu, you look beautiful in your new dress!

 That’s not true.

to deny
 I didn’t do it!

to express regret  I wish I had not done that.

to invite  Please come to my house.

to congratulate  Congratulations on your success.

 Good morning, Pak Mat.

to greet
 Hello.

to ask for directions  Can you tell me how to get there?

to remind  Don’t forget that you promised to help.

to forgive  That’s okay.

 I did it.
to confess
 It’s my fault.

to suggest  You should use glasses or contact lenses

to take leave  I have to go now.

 You have brought me the wrong drink!

to complain  Look here! You have smashed my rear lamp!

It is your fault.

to explain  He is a tall, dark and handsome man

  I’m sorry.
to apologize
 Forgive me.

to criticize  This paint work is very bad and messy!

 Can you recognise the thief that broke into

your house last night?

to ask/enquire  How much did it cost you?

 Have you brought your documents for the
interview?

to wish  Happy birthday to you Hafiz.

 Goodbye.
to bid farewell
 See you again!

 I sympathize on your aunt’s death.

to express condolence
 I’m sorry for your loss.

 You have let the team down.

to blame
 That’s your fault!

 Wow!
to show excitement
 That’s awesome!