1 1-Advise. * You should * I advise you to * My advice for you is * The best thing for you to do is to.... s better \ You had better ’* It * If I were in your shoes, I’d

2 2-Suggestion * let’s+[Verb] * I suggest [verb+ing] * why don’t you ? * Why not ? * we can *How about [verb+ing] ? * What about [verb+ing] ?

3 3-warning *Be careful. *Don’t…. *It’s dangerous. *Never… *Lookout.! ! ! *Watch out.! ! ! *Danger.! ! !

4 4-Preference * I prefer To * I like More than * I’d rather Than

5 5- Guessing * I guess it’s a * May be it’s a * It can be * It could be * It may be * It might be * Perhaps it’s a * It’s probably * I think

6 6- Polite request * Can you ,please? * Could you ,please ? * May I ,please? * Will you ,please? * Would you ,please ? * Would you mind (v+ing)...,please?

7 7- Apology * I’m sorry. * I apologize for * I’m afraid I can’t. * Excuse me. * Pardon me. * Forgive me. * I didn’t mean it.

8 8- Gratitude /Appreciation * Thanks. * Thank you. * I’m very grateful / thankful for your.... * I really appreciate your. * What could I do to thank you. * I’m very thoughtful of you.

9 9-Agreement * I agree with you. * Agreed. * Ok. * Of course, yes. * That’s right / true / correct. * That’s a good idea / point. * I accept that. * I’m with you.

Disagreement * I disagree with you. * I don’t agree with you. * Of course, not. * I’m not with you.... * That’s wrong / not true / not right. * That’s a bad idea. * I’m against that. * Rubbish * Impossible. * Nonsense.

Giving opinion * I think, it’s good / bad. * In my opinion. It’s good / bad. * As I see it * From my point of view

Asking for opinion * What do you think of ? * What’s your opinion of that......? * How do you feel about ? * How do you find / like ?

Approval / likes * I approve of that. * I like it / that * I enjoyed it. * I love it. * It suits you. * It fits you. * It tastes/feels/sounds/smells/looks good. It’s lovely / wonderful / attractive / nice /delicious / great / fantastic / excellent / interesting / exciting.

Disapproval / Dislikes * I disapproval of that. * I dislikes it. * I didn’t enjoy it. * I hate * It doesn't suit you. * It doesn't fit you. * It tastes / sounds / feels / smells / looks bad. * It’s terrible / horrible / awful / ugly / boring / bad / expensive / sour.

Blame * I blame you. * It’s your fault / mistake. * How could you! * How dare you! * Look at what you have done. * You are always doing things like that. * You must take the blame.

Release from Blame * Don’t worry. * Never mind. * It’s not your fault / mistake. * It’s Ok. * Take it easy. * It doesn’t matter. * Forget it. * Think nothing of it. * Don’t mention it.

Obligation * You must.... * You should..... * You have to * has to / had to..... * You have no choice * It’s your duty to * You ought to * You are obliged to

Prohibition * It’s not allowed. * It’s prohibited. * It’ forbidden to * You shouldn’t / mustn’t * It’s not permitted to * I forbid you to * You oughtn’t to

Asking for explanation / clarification * What do you mean exactly ? * Can you explain it, please ? * What are you trying to say ? * Can you repeat that, please? * I don’t understand it.

Giving explanation / clarification. * What I exactly mean * Let me explain it again. * What I am trying to say is * What I’m saying * For example * For instance

Belief * I believe you. * I’m sure / certain that * I’m convinced. * Wonderful. * It’s believable. * Great. * That’s credible. * Fantastic. * That is possible.

Disbelief * I don’t / can’t believe you. * You must be joking/dreaming/kidding. * Incredible ! * unbelievable ! * Nonsense ! * Rubbish ! * That’s impossible / strange. * I can’t believe my eyes.

Ability / capability * I can / could * I’m able * I have the ability to * I’m capable of * I’m good / clever / skilful at...

Persuasion * Please, come on ! * Do come. * Can’t I persuade you to change your mind. * Go on ! * please ! * You must come. * I beg you to come.

Greeting * Hello ! * I’m pleased to meet you. * Hi !.... I’m..... * Nice to meet you. * Welcome ! * How are you ? * How do you do? * Good morning / afternoon /evening/night )

Congratulations * Congratulation ! * Good luck ! * Well done ! * Best wishes ! * Happy birthday ! * Happy new year ! * Eid Mubarak. * Happy Eid.

Offering help * Can I help you ? * May I help you ? * Can I give a hand ?

Asking for permission * Could you allow / let me ? * Can / Could I Please? * May I Please?

Asking for information * I’d like to know * I’d like to know some information about * Can you give me some information?

Surprise * What a surprise ! * Oh, no ! * I’m surprised / amazed / astonished. * Oh ! Really ! * Are you sure ? * Good heavens ! * Oh, my God !

Certainly * I’m sure * I’m certain * Certainly that

Uncertainly * I’m not sure. * I’m uncertain. * I suppose * Perhaps / May be. That’s what I heard. *