1. BLAMING (MENYALAHKAN)
is an expression that is used to say on somebody the responsibility for something done (badly or
wrongly) or not done.
o Expressions of Blaming Someone :
o It was your fault
o You are the one to blame
o Serves you right
EXAMPLE
Lisa : Hey, you Kiki. Stop!
Kiki : What happened, Lisa?
Lisa : Did you steal my money? Youโre the one to blame!
Kiki : It wasnโt me. I didnโt do that.
ACCUSING SOMEONE (MENUDUH)
Accusing is an expression when someone said that person did something wrong although she/he
doesnโt know the truth, like stealing.
Expression of Accusing Someone :
It must have been you who did it
(pastilah Kamu yang telah melakukannya)
I think youโre the only person who could have done it
(saya kira hanya kamulah satu-satunya orang yang bisa mekakukannya)
You must be doing something wrong
EXAMPLE
A: hey, do you take my pen?
B:I don't take it at all
A:If not you then who? you are always stay at classrom!
B:why you don't try to look under the table, maybe it fell down?
A:oh right, it is.. sorry to blaming you ..
B:not a problem
2. ADMITING MISTAKES (MENGAKUI KESALAHAN)
Admitting mistake
Admitting mistake is the way you to admit and ask for a sorry of your mistake.
Mistake is a misunderstanding or misconception or an error in action, calculation, opinion, or
judgement caused by poor reasoning, carelessness, insufficient knowledge, etc. When you have a
mistake to someone, you need to plead your mistake, so the problem will be clear.
Dialogue:
Vidya : Who should be responsible to this?
Alpred : Sorry miss, I have to admit that it is my fault.
Vidya : So, what will you do now??
Alpred : Yes miss, so I will replace the food with the new one.
MAKING PROMISE
Making Promise is the expression is used to express/show a promise to someone.
A promise is a commitment by someone to do or not do something or a declaration that
something will or will not be done, given, etc.
The dialog of expressing Making Promise :
The dialog of expressing Making Promise :
Andre : Hi, Jen. I was told that I'd fine you here. I want to talk with you.
Jenny : I'm sorry Ndre, I can't, Iโm very busy and I have many activity today, I donโt have
a time to talk about anyway.
Andre : But I want to apologize with you, please forgive me, I know you think I'm a
looser man, but I promise to change my attitude.
Jenny : You said it too yesterday.
Andre : Please Jenny, I swear this time, believe me!
Jenny : Sorry I have many activity today, I have to go, bye!
3. MAKING SUGASTION (MEMBERI SARAN)
Mark: Hi Chris, would you like to do something with me this weekend?
Chris: Sure. What shall we do?
Mark: I don't know. Do you have any ideas?
Chris: Why don't we see a film?
Mark: That's sounds good to me. Which film shall we see?
Chris: Let's see "Action Man 4".
Mark: I'd rather not. I don't like violent films. How about going to "Mad Doctor Brown"? I hear
it's quite a funny film.
Chris: OK. Let's go see that. When is it on?
Mark: It's on at 8 o'clock at the Blue Cinema. Shall we have a bite to eat before the film?
Chris: Sure, that sounds great. What about going to that new Italian restaurant 'Italianni's'?
Mark: Great idea! Let's meet there at six.
Chris: OK. I'll see you at 'Italianni's' at six. Bye.
Mark: Bye.
REQUESTING SOMETHING
: Are you going somewhere?
Apakah kamu akan pergi ke suatu tempat?
B : Yes, I am going to Suzie's place. Why?
Ya, Saya akan pergi ke rumah Suzie. Ada apa?
A : Would you mind returning the movies that we borrowed on Saturday night? I am very busy at
the moment, I can't go anywhere.
Apakah kamu bisa mengembalikan film-film yang kita pinjam pada sabtu malam? Aku sangat
sibuk saat ini, aku tidak bisa pergi kemana-mana.
B : No problems. Have you received the email that you've been waiting for since last night?
Tak masalah. Apakah kamu sudah menerima email yang kamu tunggu sejak malam?
4. A : Not yet, that's why I've been sitting in front my computer since morning. The dean's secretary
must have forgotten to send me that important email. Do you think I should call her only to
make sure?
Belum, karena itulah aku duduk di depan komputerku sejak pagi. Sekertaris dekan pastilah
lupa mengirimkan email penting itu. Apakah menurutmu aku harus menelponnya hanya
untuk memastikan?
B : No, I think you should wait. Maybe she's to busy doing other things that she forgotten to send
you the email.
Tidak, kupikir kamu harus menunggu. Mungkin ia terlalu sibuk melakukan hal lain sehingga
ia lupa mengirimu email.
A : How can someone forget to send such an important email like that?
Bagaimana mungkin ada seseorang yang lupa untuk mengirimkan email sepenting itu?
B : You're having a panic attack right now. You'll get the email today, trust me.
Kamu mengalami serangan kepanikan. Kamu akan menerima email itu hari ini, percayalah
padaku.
GIVING INSTRUCTION
When mascot of Prince Tennis going to Indonesia, he attending a tennis foundation and he
teaching the little boys and girls who has talent like him.
Prince Tennis : "hey Kids, lets doing some technique!"
The audience : "yes, sir!"
Prince Tennis : "First jump in the ground high as you can !"
The audience : "yes sir!"
Prince Tennis : "The Second, set your racket for comfort yourself as you can !"
The audience : "Ok, sir!"
Prince Tennis : "Then the basic technique, all of you already understand, lets practice for real !!"
The audience : (hoooray) "lets goooo!!"
5. COMPLAINT
Operator: Good morning. My name Yuni. With whom am I speaking?
Burhan : Good morning. I Santo.
Operator: yes sir Santo, how we can help?
Burhan : I want to complain about the service Violetr internet.
Operator: Yes well, what problems sir?
Burhan : I have a problem with my internet connection. A few days ago I bought Violetr internet
package,but it does not work well with Moto. As quickly as Lightning ", very different from
the motto to open the google site just so long
Operator: oh yes now you live?.
Burhan : I am in JayaMukti.