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1. 10 EXPRESSING in semester VI
By : KHUSNUL

2. EXPRESSING PREDICTING

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.

5. EXPRESSING speculating

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.

8. EXPRESSING assessing

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.

11. EXPRESSING encouraging

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.

14. EXPRESSING intentions

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.

17. EXPRESSING hopes

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.

20. EXPRESSING preventing

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.

23. EXPRESSING REGRETTING

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.

26. EXPRESSING PERSUADING

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.

29. EXPRESSING PLANS

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.