5. Goodbye
Stay in touch
It was nice to meet you
I hope to see you soon
Bye
See you
Talk to you later
Catch up with you later
Nice seeing you
I have to leave here by noon
Is it ok for leave your home at 9 PM?
6. Answer the questions below.
1. When are those expressions usually used?
2. How are the best responses to answer those
expressions?
3. To whom do you usually say goodbye?
4. Is there any other expressions to say goodbye?
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7. 2. REPEAT AFTER THE SPEAKER.
Write down the expressions of leave taking.
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8. 3. Repeat after your teacher.
INITIATIVE OF
LEAVE TAKING
RESPONSIVE OF
LEAVE TAKING
Good bye./ Bye./ bye-bye. Bye./ Bye-bye.
See you (later/tomorrow) See you.
Good night, Dear. Good night, Mom.
So long. See you.
Take care. You too.
Look after yourself. Bye. Bye.
Sorry, I have to go now. Let’s keep in touch.
Sorry, I need to go now. I’ll call you.
Sorry, I think I should go now. It’s nice to see you.
Sorry, I think I must go now. It’s nice to talk to you.
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9. Pronounce it.
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A B
Good bye.
Take care.
See you later.
See you tomorrow.
Sorry, I need to go now.
Good night.
See you soon.
Sorry, I have to go now.
Nice to see you.
Stay in touch.
10. 4. Social Function of Leave Taking
The expression “Goodbye” is said when you bid farewell to someone or when you are
going to part company.
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Saying goodbye to
parents before
going to school.
11. Saying goodbye to a
friend after school.
Saying good night to
Beni.
Saying good night to parents
before going to bed.
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12. Practice
Complete the dialogues below by using expressions of leave taking.
After that, mention the social function.
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13. 5. GAMBITS
Conversation Gambit is a word or a phrase that we usually use to
express or say something naturally.
Really? Hmm….. Yeah
Of course Well… Oh,
Okay Yes, but…. By the way
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14. Example
Dialogue
Rio : Good morning, Ratna.
Ratna : Good morning, Rio.
Rio : Do you have English lesson today?
Ratna : No. We have English lesson tomorrow.
What’s going on Rio?
Rio : Well, I forgot to bring my dictionary, and I want to borrow
yours.
Ratna : Oh… you had better borrow one from the library.
Rio : Yeah… I will get punishment from Miss Raisa if I don’t bring
dictionary.
Ratna : Good luck then! By the way, I have to go now, I should
prepare myself for Math test.
Rio : Ok Ratna. Good luck. Bye.
Ratna : Bye.
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16. 6. Leave Taking and Response
dialogue 1.
Dinda : Sorry, I think I have to go home now.
Derby : All right. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Dinda : See you.
dialogue 2.
Anita : I’m going to school now, Mom.
Mrs. Bayu : All right. Take care, Dear.
Anita : Sure. Bye, Mom.
Mrs. Bayu : Bye, Dear.
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17. Look at Your Worksheet
Underline the expression of leave taking.
Mention the social function
Example:
Dinda : Sorry, I think I have to go home now
Derby : All right. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Dinda : See you.
Social function: to say goodbye to Derby before
going home.
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18. Now, discuss it with your group.
1. Anita : I’m going to school now, Mom.
Mrs. Bayu : All right. Take care, Dear.
Anita : Sure. Bye, Mom.
Mrs. Bayu : Bye, Dear.
2. Bisma : I’m so sleepy Mom, I want to go to bed now.
Mr. Robby : Ok Dear. Don’t forget to get up early tomorrow.
Bisma : Sure, Mom. Good night.
Mr. Robby : Good night, Dear.
3. Mr. Andre : Son, I will go to Singapore tonight. Please be nice at
home.
Raka : How long will you be there Dad?
Mr. Andre : It’s around 3 days.
Raka : Ok Dad. Look after yourself.
Mr. Andre : Thanks Son. I’ll call you tomorrow.
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to say goodbye
to Mom before
going school.
to say goodbye
to Mom before
going to bed.
to say goodbye
to Dad before
he goes to
Singapore.
