Invitations

Invitation is a request (spoken or written) to go to a place or do something.
There are two types of invitation :
a. Formal Invitation
Formal invitation is usually originate from Institutes, Companies, and a kind of it. Normally, formal invitation is written invitation.
b. Informal Invitation
Informal invitation is personal invitation given to a friend, family, etc. Informal invitation can be written invitation and verbal invitation.
¯ Extending Expressions
§ Please come inside !
§ Would you come to my brother’s party tomorrow?
§ Can you drop by my house after school?
§ If you’re not busy, please come to my cafĂ©.
§ Would you like to go out with me this evening?


Appointment

Appointment is an arrangement to do something or meet someone at a particular time and place.

>>     Making an Appointment
*      I’d like to make an appointment to see Mr. Kevin.
*      Would you like to arrange for a personal interview?
*      I’d like you to come and see Mr. Joe.
*      I’m going to call an engineer to come this afternoon.
*      Let’s make plans to go shopping next Saturday.

>>     Accepting an Appointment
*      All right, see you there.
*      No problem, I’m free on… (Saturday)
*      Be there on time.
*      I’ll wait for you.
*      It’s a deal.


Happiness expression

Happiness expression is an expression that is used to show that someone or people are glad have excited feelings.

>>    Some expressions of happiness
*            I’m happy
*      I’m (very) pleased / (really) delighted.
*      Fantastic!
*      I’m so glad to hear that.
*      Terrific !
*      Great !
*      Exciting !


Giving Instruction

Giving instruction is an expression that is used in order that other person does what we instruct or request.
Instruction require the person receiving them to do something, or to stop doing it. Instructions are directly addressed to the person who has to do them. Therefore, instructions are one of the few types of English sentences that do not need a subject. The subject is usually “you” (understood). If there is any doubt who should do the instructions, the “naming” form – the vocative is used.

When the commanding word is a verb, you can use the infinitive without to.
·         Write the sentences!
·         Close the door!
·         Sweep the floor!


Sympathy Expression

- Sympathy Expression is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know and see someone or people are unlucky or have trouble and in bad condition.

We expressing Sympathy directly to him/her orally we can use a letter or card by post also by short message servise (SMS) , e-mail, television,radio and newspaper if he/she who got the trouble is far for use.

* Showing Sympathy
  • I'm sorry for what's happened.
  • Look ! This is not the end of the world.
  • (Oh dear) I am sorry (to hear that)
  • That's a pity / shame.
  • You have my sympathy.


Gaining Attention

Gaining attention is a way or expression that is spoken so that other people will pay their attention to what we want to.

>>     Expressions of Gaining Attention
*      Attention, please!
*      Excuse me, look here!
*      Listening to me, please.
*      Wow really?
*      May I have your attention, please?


Announcement

Announcement is something said, written, or printed to make know that has happened or (more often) what will happen.

In writing an announcement, keep the following points:
*         The title/type of event.
*         Date/time, place and
*         Contact person.

The example of Announcement