contoh percakapan inggris

8/19/2019 Contoh percakapan inggris

1/7

Example Situations - Asking for Permission which is Given

Jack: Hi Sam, do you think I could use your cellphone for a moment?

Sam: Sure, no problem. Here you are.

Jack: Thanks buddy. It will only be a minute or two.

Sam: Take your time. No rush.

Jack: Thanks!

Student: Would it be possible for me to have a few more minutes to review before the

quiz?

Teacher: Please feel free to study for a few more minutes.

Student: Thank you very much.

Teacher: No problem. Do you have any questions in particular?

Student: Uh, no. I just need to review things quickly.

Teacher: OK. We'll begin in five minutes.

Student: Thank you.

Example Situations - Asking for Permission which is Denied

Employee: Would you mind if I came in late to work tomorrow?

Boss: I'm afraid I'd prefer if you didn't.

Employee: Hmmm. What if I work overtime tonight?

Boss: Well, I really need you for the meeting tomorrow. Is there any way you can do

whatever it is you need to do later.

Employee: If you put it that way, I'm sure I can figure something out.

Boss: Thanks, I appreciate it.

Son: Dad, can I go out tonight?

Father: It's a school night! I'm afraid that's not possible.

Son: Dad, all my friends are going to the game!

Father: I'm sorry son. Your grades haven't been the best recently. I'm going to have to

say no.

Son: Ah, Dad, come on! Let me go!

Father: Sorry son, no is no.

Liza, eight years old, is asking her mother for permission to use the computer...

Liza: Please mum, can I use the computer?


2/7

Her mother: No, dear you can't. It's time to go to bed.

Liza: May I read a story before I sleep?

Her mother: Sure! But try to sleep early.

Liza: hans a lot mummy.


3/7

Prohobiting

The security agent: Hey, you. What are you doing here? You aren't allowed to enter thisbuilding.

Mr !"rian: #orry, but $ ha%e an appointment &ith 'r Leila !"iran. #he!s my

daughter.

The security agent: #ho& me your $' card please.

Mr !"rian: Here you are, sir.

The security agent: Well...That sounds (. 'r Leila !"rian is in the )rd floor. *ou can

take the lift sir.


4/7

Instructing

Question: How do you operate (…this camera)?

Instruction: First, you look through the view finder and the push the red button to takethe picture.

Question: an you show me how to (…use the F!" machine)?Instruction: !fter entering the phone number put the document in this slot and thenpress sent.

Question: #o you know how to (… save a $#F file on a computer)?Instruction: %ure, click the file menu and select save. %elect the folder you want tosave it in, give the file a name and then click save.

Question: How do & go about (… making an omelet)?Instruction: First crack two egss and put them in s bowl. !fter beating the eggs addother desired ingredients such as peppers, onions mushrooms, etc. !fter that, put alittle oil in a pan and pour the egss into the pan. ook for one minute and then turn theegg over and cook another minute.

Dialogues for Giving Instructions

Guest: How do you operate this tread mill?

Staff: First, turn it on then set the controls for speed, distance, or time. 'ast, press the start button.

Guest: an you show me how to hold the putter?

Staff: First, grasp the club with your left hand. our thumb should be pointing down and parallel to

the shaft. e*t, put your right hand below your left hand, with your right pinkie finger touching

your left inde* finger. +rip the shaft by placing the palm of your right hand over your left thumb.

our right thumb should also be pointing down and parallel to the shaft.

Guest: #o you know how to make a paper kite?

Staff: %ure, first, get two thin strips of light weight balsa wood, one three feet long and one

two feet long. e*t, oin the strips together forming a -shape. !fter that, run twine from

each end of the wooden strips, forming a diamond shape. -hen, glue large sheets of paper

onto the twine and wooden strips, so the diamond shape is covered with paper. 'ast, attach

a long piece of string to the kite, where the two strips of wood cross to form the -.

Guest: How do & send a F!"?

Staff: First, put the paper into the feeder. -hen, enter the phone number it is being sent to.

Finally, hit send.


5/7

/r 0ones 1 Hello /rs !dams.

/r 0ones 1 $lease tell me how do & get to your house?

/rs !dams1 !re will you coming by car, bus or by train?

/r 0ones 1 & will be coming by car.

/r 0ones 1 $lease could you tell me the easiest way of getting to your house?

/rs !dams1 -ake the /2 to 'ondon and need to come of at unction 34

/r 0ones1 'ondon, could you spell that for me

/rs !dams1 ' o n d o n

/r 0ones 1 -hanks

/rs !dams1 56, then turn right at the roundabout and take the second right my house is on the left ne*t

to the local pet store.

/r 0ones 1 &s that the 7uickest way of getting to your house?

/rs !dams1 es, it is the 7uickest way by car.

/r 0ones 1 8ould it be possible for you draw me a map please, as & don9t know the area very well as &

am from :lackburn.

/rs !dams1 es & will draw a map and send you a copy in an email with some directions we have ust

talked about.

/r 0ones 1 -hank you so much.

/rs !dams1 ou are welcome.

a. ;*cuse me. 8hat street is this ?

b. -his is 8hite 'otus 'ane.a. ould you tell me the way to the beach ?b. %ure, go straight down this street, then turn left at the ne*t traffic light.a. -hanks, mate.

1. Use the imperative form

8e use the imperative form to give orders, warnings and advice1

http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/imperative-form/http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/imperative-form/


6/7

:e 7uiet<

-ake care<

'isten to me carefully<

:ecause it can sound rude to give direct orders (especially if you are talking to an adult), we =soften= the

imperative form with =let9s= or =please=1

'et9s go now.

$lease listen to what &9m saying.

2. Use a modal verb to turn the order into arequest

8e use modals to change the mood of a sentence. For e*ample, =ou should help her= is more polite

than =Help her ing) (/ost indirect)

8ould you mind possibly moving your car? &t9s parked right in front of mine.

& was hoping you could … (> infinitive without to)

& was hoping you could spare me a few minutes this morning.

#o you think you could … (> infinitive without to)

#o you think you could do this photocopying for me?

&f you have a couple of minutes spare…

&f you have a couple of minutes spare, the office needs tidying up.

&9d like you to…

&9d like you to file this correspondence for me.

& want you to…

& want you to finish this by tomorrow.

". Use sequencing #ords

ou can use se7uencing words to make instructions clear.

http://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/making-requests/http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/changing-the-mood-of-a-sentence-modals/http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/changing-the-mood-of-a-sentence-modals/http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/changing-the-mood-of-a-sentence-modals/http://www.english-at-home.com/speaking/making-requests/http://www.english-at-home.com/grammar/changing-the-mood-of-a-sentence-modals/


7/7

Firstly, make sure the appliance is disconnected.

%econdly, open the back with a screwdriver.

-hen, carefully pull out the two black cables….

contoh percakapan inggris

Documents