3. Expression Predicting
¤ It looks like that ...
¤ I suspect ...
¤ I suppose ...
¤ It seems as if ...
¤ I diagnose that ...
¤ I convincingly think ...
¤ What is your prediction ?
¤ I suppose ...
¤ I would say …
¤ I predict that ….
¤ I guess …
¤ I think ….
Respond
¤ I think so
¤ I can be ….
¤ I don’t think so
¤ My prediction is ….
¤ I think it’s well grounded.
4. Dialogue
Fieqrha : Hurry! (Fieqrha woke Fuad up and directly turn on the TV)
Fuad : Is the match start?
Fieqrha : After the break, the soccer match will start.
Anton : While we are waiting, I want to make a bet with you 100.000
rupiahs for the winner team. What do you choose between
Manchester United and Bayern Munchen?
Fieqrha : I choose Manchester because it’s my favorite team.
Fuad : Alright. Bayern Munchen for me. I predict that my team will
win this game.
Fieqrha : Hahaha… I don’t think so. Manchester United will win.
Fieqrha : I guess Manchester United is the tough one. You will lose.
Fuad : Whatever. We’ll see.
6. Expression Speculating
• I'm sure that ...
• It's my speculation that ...
• I hypothesize ...
• I bet ...
• I foresee that ...
• It's worth speculating.
• Well, I'm not sure but ....
• I've never thought about that before but..
• As far as I know ....
• What is your speculation on ….?
• I imagine ....
• I guess ....
• I suppose ....
• We can speculate
• I speculate ….
• I’m aware ….
Respond
• It’s worth speculating
• I can be ….
• I think …
7. Dialogue
Nurul : Honey, I really love this movie. I’m a fans of Kristen Stewart.
Andi : I know Honey. So do I.
Nurul : I want to be an actress. I want to be popular.
Andi : But you know that being actress is so difficult because it’s
so open many speculations.
Nurul : Yeah, it’s difficult sometimes but as far as I know if you
have a talent and ability, it will be easy for you.
Andi : I'm aware that, whatever the circumstances, there will
always be speculation about you.
Nurul : Yeah, I think speculation keeps things really interesting.
Andi : I guess you should think twice before you decide it!
Nurul : Yes Honey.
9. Expression Assessing
I think ....
What an awesome …. !
The jokes are really funny!
To be honest ….
What a cruel …. !
It is the worst performance I’ve ever seen
Overall, I must say ….
Your writing is very interesting
Oh, you are very talented in ….
Respond
Thank you.
I keep your word.
Thanks.
It’s ok.
I think so.
I trust you.
10. Dialogue
Ima : This is your ticket, come on.
Nurma : How much do you pay for the tickets?
Ima : 100.000 rupiahs per ticket.
Nurma : It’s really expensive.
Ima : It’s ok, I have enough money to buy it.
Nurma : Alright, thank you.
Ima : No problem. Let’s come inside.
Nurma : Ok.
After they had sat on their seats, they watched the concert and suddenly
Nurma turned her face to Ima.
Nurma : I don’t like this concert. It’s to loud and I don’t even know what song the
singer sings.
Ima : Really? I though you like it. Your friend said that you like rock music.
Nurma : Yeah, I like rock music but not this one. You know, why I hate it?
Because I think the performance is the worst that I ever seen.
Ima : Don’t say that.
Nurma : It’s true.
Ima : What a cruel you are.
12. Expression Encouraging
I'm sure you will pass ....
That wouldn't be too hard.
Hey, you'll succeed on that.
Don't worry, I'm certain that you'll ...
You are used to do that, remember?
I know you can do it.
This is for your best.
There won't be any difficulties on ...
You’re doing very well.
Give it a shot.
Come on. This is not the end of the world.
We feel you should go ahead.
It wouldn’t hurt.
Don’t give up!
Keep it up!
Respond
That's a good idea.
Go on.
I'll think about it.
I'll try.
Do you think so?
I'll consider it.
13. Dialogue
Nuke : Hi Novi, do you want to go anywhere? It looks
like the rush.
Novi : I want to go to school for the school of
magazine competition
Nuke : Great. that sounds pretty interesting.
Novi : Yes, but I am not sure to win it.
Nuke : That wouldn’t be too hard for you, you good at it.
Novi : But so many who make the magazine better than me.
Nuke : Come on, I know you can do it. Don’t give up!
Novi : Yes sister, I will try to be the best for later.
Nuke : Go on! Continues to develop talent.
15. Expression Intentions
I'm going to ...
I would like to ...
I think I will ...
I am planning to ...
I have decided ...
I'm thinking of ...
I intend to ....
What is your plan for ….?
Are you planning ….?
What will you do ….?
My intention is to ...
Perhaps / May be I will ...
I intend to ….
It’s my intention to ….
I have every intention of ….
16. Dialogue
Cunnu : What will you do during this vacation guys?
Uchy : I’m planning to go to Aceh to meet my brother and my
cousin there.
Indah : I’m thinking of learning about being lawyer that I will start
by visiting a courthouse in my hometown.
Uchy : It’s sound suck!
Indah : What? I want to be a lawyer, so don’t judge me.
Cunnu : Stop it!
Indah : She starts mock me up!
Cunnu : I know, just stop it! I want to tell you about my plan for
college.
Uchy : What’s that?
Cunnu : I have decided to move in Germany with my mother and I
will go after graduation.
Uchy : You will back soon right?
Cunnu : Of course, I will back for holiday.
18. Expression Hopes
• Hopefully
• I hope ….
• What is your expectation ….?
• With any luck.
• What do you hope …?
• Ideally ….
• I’d like to thing that…
• My heart is set on ….
• Let’s hope
• I trust that…
• May ….
• No news is good news.
• My dream is to ...
• It's always been my hope to ...
• I expect to ….
• May God bless you.
• May your dream come true.
• I look forward to ….
Respond
• I hope not
• I hope so
• I also expect the same
19. Dialogue
Gina : Hi, Ani. How are you doing?
Ani : Not good.
Gina : What's wrong?
Ani : I didn’t pass to entry my college dream.
Gina : What happened?
Ani : I got bad value on my test.
Gina : I'm sorry to hear that. So what will you do?
Ani : I don’t know, it’s always been my dream to college there.
Gina : May God bless you and I hope you will get a better college than before.
Ani : I don’t want a better college, I want to join that college.
Gina : But you have to wait for a year to retest.
Ani : I don’t care. It means I have a year to study so I can get good value on
my next test.
Gina : I hope your dream come true.
Ani : Yes, I hope so.
21. Expression Preventing
You must not ...!
You shouldn’t (really) ...
You’d better not ...
I don’t really think you should ...
(For goodness sake) Don’t look!
You can’t ...!
You’re not (really) supposed to ...
I don’t really think you should ...
Stop! Wait!
I have planned to….
I decided to…..
I made up my mind to…..
I am resolved to do something.
I must try to prevent …..
We can’t do much to prevent ……
I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
I think it is not wise to do that.
I wouldn’t take the risk
if I were in your position.
Keep away ….
Respond
I’ll consider that.
I’ll think that.
I’ll reschedule my plan
It’s not a good idea.
22. Dialogue
Ucup : Who’s that boy beside Oci?
Uchy : He is my classmate, he is Arya. Why?
Ucup : His face is familiar, I think he is the boy I ever saw on the street be
arrested by police a month ago.
Uchy : Really? But he is a good guy.
Ucup : I know he is your classmate but you’d better keep away from him.
Uchy : It’s not a good idea. He is a good guy. He never did something wrong.
Ucup : Maybe he is hiding his real identity so no one will recognizing him.
Uchy : Huh! Alright, I will try to keep away from him.
Ucup : I just don’t want to see you get in trouble. I am your brother, so
I must protect you and prevents you.
Uchy : I know, thank you brother.
Ucup : No problem, that’s brother’s job sister.
24. Expression Regretting
• I know this was my fault.
• Please for give me.
• I'm deserve to have this.
• This is the price I should pay.
• I realize I've made mistakes.
• This has been my terrible mistake.
• I wouldn't do it anymore.
• I will pay for what I've done.
• Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.
• I didn't think of the consequences.
• It shouldn't be like this. Forgive me.
• I’m regret of doing …..
• I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that.
• I do apologize.
• Much to my regret. I had to..
• Sadly, I ….
• I’m terribly sorry.
• I honestly regret that I …
Respond
• That's fine.
• Don't mention it.
• That's OK.
• It's fine. I forgive you.
• Get out your ….
• I accept your apologies.
• Don’t be sorry.
25. Dialogue
Anisyah : Hi, you’re alone?
Azis : Yes! Here, sit beside me.
Anisyah : Thanks. Azis, I do apologize that I couldn’t come to
your birthday party yesterday.
Azis : That’s fine. I know you were so busy in your
boarding house.
Anisyah : Yeah, I got to clean my house.
Azis : It’s alright.
Anisyah : Anyway, I will pay for what I’ve done. This is your
gift, I know it’s just a simple gift.
Azis : That’s OK. Thanks anyway, I like it.
Nurul : No problem.
27. Expression Persuading
Come on.
Give it a try.
Try them on.
Believe me, you'll have fun times.
Don't be a spoilsport.
It will be fun, I'm sure.
You'll enjoy it. Go.
You won't regret it.
This is once in your lifetime, don't
waste it.
It's your only chance, try it.
You wouldn't find them twice, come
on!
You'll never feel sorry about it.
Don’t be so silly!
I really think it would be a pity if we
didn’t ....
Are you quite sure you won’t
consider...?
I really think you’d do well to ....
Oh, come on!
Can’t I persuade you to ....
Let’s join .... You won’t regret it.
I ’m begging you. Will you...?
Just this once!
How I can persuade you to…?
You're not going to let me down, are
you?
Not even for me/for my sake?
Please, just this once.
Respond
I'll think about it.
Do you think I will succeed?
It is fun.
Will I enjoy it?
28. Dialogue
Fuad : Hi Meli, how are you?
Meli : I’m fine, thanks. And you?
Fuad : Pretty well. Do you have some plan in your holiday?
Meli : I don’t have. And do you have some plan?
Fuad : Yes I have. In holiday I will go to Bali, I will stay in my uncle’s house. Why
don’t you go with me to Bali?
Meli : Hmm, I confused. I never go away from home. This is will be the first trip to
Bali for me.
Fuad : Give it a try.
Meli : I’ll think about that.
Fuad : Oh, come on! You're not going to let me down, are you?
Meli : Ok, I will go with you.
Fuad : That’s great. You'll never feel sorry about it.
Meli : I keep your words.
Fuad : Alright, I’ll pick you up tomorrow afternoon.
Meli : Ok, I’ll waiting for you. What time is it tomorrow?
Fuad : At 3.30 pm.
Meli : Ok, don’t be late.
Fuad : Alright.
30. Asking Plans
What is your plan ?
What are you going to do then ?
What do you intend to do ?
What are you planning to do ?
Stating Plans
My plan is…
I’m going to…
I intend to…
I’m planning to…
Hiding Plans
I’ve got a particular plan.
I can’t tell you now.
I can’t make up my mind.
You’ll see later
31. Dialogue
Oci : So, what is the plan ?
Flo : My plan is that I’m going to tell the truth to my boyfriend.
Oci : Even though you know that your boyfriend is intolerable?
Flo : Whatever it takes, truth does hurt.
Oci : Sounds good to me! Honesty is the best policy.