EngLish in the cLass

English is an international language which is very useful in this globalization era. Therefore, many people want to study English. In here, I will explain some basic knowledge of English skill.

GREETINGS

1.      FORMAL

Saying Hello                                                                          Possible Response

Hello, Morning, Good Morning, Hi                                        I’m very well, thank you.

How are you?                                                                          I’m not really well

How are you doing?                                                               I’m feeling really ill.

How’s life?                                                                             I have headache.

How is your……..?                                                                 So far so good.

How are you getting on?

Is a beautiful day, isn’t it?                                                      Yes. It is.

What a day?                                                                            Yes, it is sunny and windy.

It was raining early this morning.                                           Yes, I had. My weekend was great.

Did you have a good weekend?                                             You too.

How was your weekend?

Nice to see you again.

Saying Goodbye

See you later                                                                           See you.

Bye, take care                                                                         Keep in touch.

Goodbye                                                                                 Good night

See you soon                                                                           Sweet dream.

2.      INFORMAL

What’s up.

Long time no see.

Example dialogue of  GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION

Glend  Paulus              : Hi, my name is Glend Paulus. You can call me Glend.

Chokky Shitohang      : I’am Chokky Shitohang. My nickname is Chokky. Nice to meet you Glend.

Glend Paulus               : Nice to meet you too. Where are you from, Chokky?

Choky Shitohang        : I’m from Surabaya. And you?

Glend Paulus               : I’m from Malang. What’s your education department?

Choky Shitohang        : English education . Are you English too?

Glend Paulus               : No, I’m not. Im  in history education department. Well, I must go now.    See you soon.

Choky Shitohang        : See you.

Asking for something            Asking about words              Asking to repeat

Can I have a pen,

please?                                     What’s  “(the world)” in        Could/ Can you repeat that, please?

                                                English?

Do you have a pen                  What does “(the world)”        Could/ Can you say that again,

for me?                                    mean?                                      please?

May I have a pen,                                                                   Pardon me?

please?                                                                                     Can/ Could you mention the last                                                                                                        sword?

My I wash my hand, sir?

Apologizing                            Asking for help                      Saying Hello and Goodbye

                                                                                                Good morning/ afternoon/ evening!

Excuse me, please.                  I don’t understand.                 Hello/ Hi

I;m sorry.                                 Can you help me,                    How are you?

                                                please?

Sorry about that.                     Is this right/ wrong?                Goodbye

Sorry I’m late.                         I’m sorry sir. You’re               Have a good weekend/  day /

                                                too fast.                                   evening/ time!