A.

Asking for repetition

- Asking for repetition (ask someone to repeat his or her words because we don’t hear clearly or we don’t catch
what he or she said)
Expressions Responses
- Pardon? - ( Repeat his or her sentences)
- Sorry? - I said,….
- Sorry, what did you say? - Let me repeat my words…
- I’m sorry - Well, I just wanna say that..
- I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you.
- What?
- What was that?
- Can you repeat that?

The example of the dialog:

1. X: The bell is ringing.
Y: What did you say?
X: The bell is ringing. Le’s get in to the class.
Y : Ok.
2. X: What did you say your name was?
Y: It's Cathy Henderson.
X: Did you say Andersen or Henderson?
Y : Henderson, with an H.
X : Is "Cathy" spelled with a C or a K?
Y : It's C.
X : And what was your address again?
Y : 72 West Sunshine Blvd., Suite 501.

B. Showing attention
- Showing attention (when we are in conversation sometimes we feel curious and need more explanation about
what we are talking about)
Expressions Responses
- Tell me more about it! - Well,…
- Tell me more about your house! Is it near - (Explain The
with the post office? Is it near with the subject)
bus stop?
- Tell me more about your favorite food?
Why do you like it?
- Such as?
- What’s occasions?
- What do you mean ‘not any more’?
- Tell me more about it.
- Really?
- Oh, my God! What happens next?
- And then what?
- How interesting!
- What’s next?

The example of dialog:

1. X: Borobudur is not one of the seven wonders anymore.
Y: Really? Tell me more about it
 X: Because, Indonesian government does not invest enough to increase the image of Borobudur Temple
nor to draw world’s attentions to Borobudur.
Y : It’s sad. But indonesia is still famous with other tourist resorts such as Bali beach, Komodo island,
Toba lake, etc.
X : Yes, you are right.

2. X: I’m very happy now.

Y: What happened?
X: My mother gives me a present.
Y : What is it?
X : It is Acer Netbook
Y : Your mother is very kind.

C. Grammar that is used in showing attention and asking for repetition

- Imperative verb (Exclamation verb)
E.g.: Tell me more about it!
Tell me what you need!

- Present Tense
V1+O
e.g.: I still need more study.

- Past tense
V2+O
e.g.: I loved eating meatball.

- Interrogative sentence
e.g.: Pardon?
Sorry, what did you say?
Can you repeat that?

- Modal auxiliaries and similar expression

can, may,etc...
E.g.: Can you repeat it again?

Looking for Attention

Andra : Excuse me, can I speak to Andi?
Andi : Andi’s speaking, who is this?
Andra : It’s me Andra
Andi : Oh, Andra, what’s up?!
Andra : is there any home work in Mr. Herman class?
Andi : Yes it is, He said we have to make resume of the
story from English Focus Book, page 11
Andra : Oh, thank you
Andi : don’t mention it
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Ungkapan yang dapat digunakan:
- Excuse me,…… what’s up?!
- Listen please what happen?
- Attention please what’s the matter?
Ungkapan untuk penutup
- Thank you ------------------- you are welcome
- Thank you --------------------- you are quite welcome
- Thank you -------------------don’t mention it
Berikut ini, ada contoh kalimat lengkap dengan artinya. Semoga bisa bermanfaat untuk Anda.
 Please, make it fast!
(Tolong cepat selesaikan!)
Please, have a seat!
(Silahkan duduk!) Make it clear please!
(Tolong Jelaskan!)
Please, help me!
(Mohon tolonglah saya!) Please, speak Slowly!
(Tolong, icaralah dengan pelan!)
Please, speak clearly!
(Tolong bicaralah dengan jelas!)
Please, come on time!
(Mohon datanglah tepat waktu!)
Please, come to my house
(Mohon datang ke rumah ku!)
Please, stop by my office!
(Mohon mampirlah ke kantorku!)
Please, save me!
(Tolong selamatkan aku!)
Please, pay attention!
(Mohon perhatiannya!)
Please, send me the letter!
(Tolong, kirimkan aku surat!)
Please, don’t cry!
(Mohon janagan menangis!)
Please, cheer me up!
(Tolong hibur aku!)
Please, work hard!
(Mohon berusaha lah)
Please, speak politely!
(Mohon bicaralah dengan sopan!)
Attention, please!
(Mohon perhatian!)
Trust me, please!
(Percayalah kepadaku, tolonglah!)
Please, love me!
(mohon, cintailah aku!)
Please, lift this suitcase!
(Tolong angkat koper ini!)
Please, take me to the station!
(Tolong antar aku ke stasiun!)
Please, drive slowly!
(Mohon jangan mengebut!)
Please, leave me alone!
(Tolong tinggalkan aku!)
Buy me new clothes please!
(Mohon belikan aku baju baru!)
Close the door, please!
(Mohon tutup pintunya!)
Open the window, please!
(Tolong buka jendelanya!)
Please, hurry up!
(Mohon, cepat!)
Please, do your homework!
(Tolong kerjakan PR mu!)
Please, give this money to your father!
(Tolong berikan uang ini kepada ayahmu!)
Explain the process please!
(Tolong jelaskan prosesnya!)
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