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MODULE

Thirteen

Sorry, may I ..?

1. Standard Competence
:
To express the meaning of short-simple transactional and interpersonal
conversation to interact in the context of daily life.
2. Basic Competence
:
To express the meaning of short-simple transactional and interpersonal
conversation by using various utterances to interact in the context of daily life
which involve the following expressions of politeness.
3. Allocated Time

: 2 x 45 minutes

4. Directions For using Module


:
Comprehend the learning objective of this module first then try to catch the
concept described in the learning activity. To know your understanding of the
material, you can do some tasks in the students worksheet. If you have
accomplished all the tasks, you are ready to have a test then.
5. Learning Objective
:
By the end of this activity, the students are expected to be able express
politeness.
6. Learning Activity
:
Hello, students. How are you today? Well, its nice to see you again in
English class. Now, we have speaking class. Its your opportunity to improve
your speaking skill. Thats why, try to speak and express your idea and mind
orally. Well, today you will learn some expressions of politeness. As Ive told
you before that speaking in polite way is very important, especially when you
speak to your parents or someone else that is older than you. Well, students.
Do you still remember some expressions of politeness? Ok, let me show you
some expressions of politeness.
Excuse me, ..
May I ?
Shall I ?
Could I ?
Do you mind ?

Thank you very much.


Do you think its okay if ?
Sorry to disturb you, but ?
Here are some expressions that are usually used for polite request:
Enquiring
Responding
Could you ?
Sure
Could you , please?
Certainly
Would you ?
Yes, I would
Would you , please?
With pleasure
Would you like to ?
Im sorry
Would you mind ?
All right
Please try to use those expressions when you want to express your mind or
opinion in a more polite way. All rights, I have prepared a dialogue then
practice it with your partner.
7. Conclusion
:
8. Students Worksheet
:
Read the dialogue and practice with your partner. Then answer the questions.
Officer
: Excuse me, Sir. Have you got your ticket?
Mr. Aldi
: Yes, I have.
Officer
: Could you show me your ticket, please?
Mr. Aldi
: Of course. Here it is.
Officer
: Sorry. Could you tell me how many baggages do you bring?
Mr. Aldi
: I have two baggages and three boxes.
Officer
: Let me check first, Sir. Sorry, why do you look so worried?
Mr. Aldi
: You see, this is the first flight in my life and Ive never gone
by plane before.
Officer
: Oh, I see. Well, let me tell you. Show your ticket to the
officer in the counter over there. Then go to the waiting
room. The officer will tell you the departure time. On the
plane, a stewardess will show you your seat and dont forget
to fasten your seat belt. Have a nice flight, Sir.
Mr. Aldi
: Thanks a lot. I hope theres nothing wrong in my flight.
Officer
: Youre welcome. I hope so.
Answer the questions and discuss with your friends to find the best answer.
1. Where does the dialogue take place?
2. How many persons are there in the dialogue above?
3. What does the officer ask Mr. Aldi to show?
4. What does the officer say?
5. How does Mr. Aldi go?
6. How many baggage does he bring?
7. Why does he look so worried?
8. Has he ever gone by plane before?
9. Who will show the passengers seat on the plane?
10. Find some expressions to show politeness in the dialogue above.

9. Evaluation

Say it in polite way to your partner, number 1 has done for you.
1. You are not clear or you dont understand how to fill the form of registration.
What will you say to the teacher?
Answer: Could you explain to me how to fill this form, please?
2. You need a help from other people to move the table because it is very heavy.
What will you say to him?
Answer:
3. You dont know the way to go to the Gramedia bookstore. What will you say to
your father?
Answer:
4. You dont understand how to do the assignment of math. What will you say to
your teacher?
Answer:
5. You dont understand how to operate a computer. What will you say to the
operator?
Answer:
6. You are not familiar with the function of a microwave. What will you say to the
shopkeeper?
Answer:
7. You do not comprehend the definition of conservation. What will you say to
your teacher.
Answer:
8. You are in Jakarta now. You want to visit Ancol tourism resorts. What will you
say to your uncle to accompany you to visit it?
Answer:

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