Beginning of speech

Start as follow when you have something to say:

Giving speech in class

 In the name of Allah the most compassionate and the

most merciful.
 By the permission of respected teacher and dear
classmates.
 I want to say a few words regarding to…

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Some important tips about writing of speech, topic or
essay

 When you start a speech. Topic or essay tries to

introduce in every first sentence. This sentence is
called topic sentence.
 The other information is called body which has
logical order.
 Never end your speech suddenly you must have a
climax that the listener knows that your topic is
finished.

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 Giving speech at school or other places

 In the name of Allah the most compassionate and the

most merciful.
 By the permission of honorable principle, respected
teachers and dear students.
 I appreciate being given the opportunity to say a few
words regarding to …
 At the end you can say:
 Thanks from your attention!

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 Common expressions or informal speaking

1-Be + gonna
The above structure is the contraction form of (be +
going to) which shows informal speaking.
Exp: I’m gonna call him. she is gonna come.
2- Subject + will
It is contraction form of (subject + will) which is
used to show future action.
Exp: He will come soon. You will call them
tomorrow.

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 3- Gotta
It is used instead of (have to and must) which shows
obligation, it can be used with subject.
Exp: I gotta go home now.
Ok (no sweat) you can go.

4- Catch you later.

This expression is used at the end of conversation
which means (I will see you later or I will contact you
later.)

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 5- Wanna
This is the contraction form of (want to)
Exp: I wanna go home now. They
wanna do it.

Thanking
1- Thank you
2- Thanks
3- Thanks a lot
4- Thanks a million

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 Answering to the thanks

1- You are welcome

2- Don’t mention it
3- You don’t have to mention it

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 Say sorry

1- I am sorry
2- I am really sorry
3- I am really very sorry
4- Oh. Sorry

Answer to sorry
1- It is ok
2- It is all right
3- That is ok
4- Doesn’t matter
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Getting someone’s attention

1- Excuse me
2- Excuse me sir, mom etc.
3- Pardon
4- Pardon me
5- Hello

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 When asking formally, begin your question
with the following auxiliaries.

1- Could, 2. Would
Exp: Could you call Shahid tomorrow?
Would you help me please?
2- Would you mind + v ing
Exp: Would you mind giving me that book?

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 When speaking informally:

1- Can, Will
Exp: Can you give me a glass of water?

Will you sit down?

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 Greeting

1- Hi , hello
2- Good morning.
3- Good afternoon.
4- Good evening.
5- How are you?
6- How are you doing?
7- How you doing?
(Informal)
8- Fine. How about you?
9- Okay. Thanks

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 Introducing other people

1- This is my friend Yousaf.

And this is my brother, Bob
My sister, Cindy
My father, Mr. Haris
My mother, Mrs. Nancy
My teacher, Mr. Watson
My student, Ali
My friend, Mary Jones
My boss, Mr. Romal

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 Asking for repetition

Here are some expressions and phrases asking for

repetition at English.
1- Excuse me!
2- Could you repeat that?
3- Could you say that again?
4- What did you say?
5- What was that (again)?
6- I am sorry. I didn’t catch that.

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 Requesting

Here are some expressions and phrases for requesting

at English.
1- (Simple imperative verb) Help me!
2- Please + verb (more polite) Please help
me!
3- Can you…? Can you help me?

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1- Will you…? Will you help me?
2- Could you (please) . . . ? Could you
help me please?

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 Inviting

Here are some expressions and phrases for inviting

at English.
1- Do you want to . . .
2- Do you wanna . . . (informal)
3- Would you like to . . . (more polite)
 

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 Offering

1- Here we have cookies. Thanks

2- Would you like some pie? Thanks
3- How about a glass of wine? Thanks, but I don’t
drink (wine).
4- What will you have to drink? Orange juice will
be fine.
5- Would you like some more cake? Sure, it is
really good, did you bake it by yourself.
6- Can I get you some milk or something? No,
thank you.

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 Asking for opinion

1- What do you think?

2- What is your opinion?
3- What are your ideas?
4- Do you have any idea about this?
5- How do you feel about this?

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Agreeing and Disagreeing

1- Agreeing:

I agree
So do I.
Me too
(Agreeing about a positive idea)
You are right.
That is right.
Good idea.
I think that is a good idea.

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 2- Disagreeing:

I disagree.
I don’t think so.
(No.) that is not right.
Yes but . . . . . .
(I am sorry, but) I don’t agree.

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 Asking permission:

Can I ask you a question?

May I have a piece of cake?
Could I get you to turn off the lights?
OR
Do you mind if I smoke?
Would you mind if I ask you something?
Is it okay if I sit here?

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 Accepting and refusing:

Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what

you are asked. For instance:
Would you like some milk?

Yes, please No thank you.

Sure. Thanks
 

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 Interrupting

Excuse me.
Pardon me.
Sorry to interrupt.
May I interrupt you (for a minute)?
Can I add something here?
Do you mind if I jump from here?
 

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 Checking for understanding

(Do you) know what I mean?

Do you know what I am saying?
Do you understand?
Are you following me?
Are you with me?
Any question?
 

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 Showing understanding

I see.
I understand.
I get it.

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 Expressing lack of understanding

I don’t get it.

(I am afraid) I don’t understand.
What do you mean?
I am not following you.
What was that again?

Prepared by: Sir Adil Nasiri

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