Expression of Pleasure
If we are pleased with something, we can use the following expressions :
It is delightful (marvelous, fascinating, enjoyable).
I had a splendid time.
Great.
That’s wonderful.
I’m very pleased with it.
I’m delighted to hear that.
It gives me pleasure.That’s great!
Isn’t this great?
It’s a pleasure!
Oh what a pleasant.......!
That’s wonderful!
It’s really delightful!
I’m so delighted.
It’s really greate pleasure!
Expression of Displeasure
If we are displeased, we can use the following expressions :
I can’t stand with .....
I’m really displeased with....
I’m dissapointed with .....
What a terrible ........ !
How teribble .....!
We are fed up with displeased.
I feel dissapointed.
It was very poor.
It’s a shame.
That’s too bad.
I was very disappointed.
Oh no.
Oh, hell no.
What a nuisance!
I really hate…….
It really makes me angry.
I’m very annoyed.
I can’t stand ……..
I’m feed up with …..
I’m extremely displeased to …….
B. Telephone Conversation
Starting
Formal :
Hello, It’s ..... (your name)
May I help you?
Good morning.... (your name)
Informal :
Hello, it’s ..... (your name). Who is it?
Hello, ........ (your name) speaking.
Ending
Nice talking to you.
Thanks for your calling.
Bye
May I call you latter?
May I call you sometimes later?
Good bye.
C. DIALOGUE
Dialog 1
Mira: Hello, whom I am identifying with?
Lala: Hello, I am Lala.
Mira: Anything I could do Lala?
Lala: I just wanna say an abundance of thanks for you.
Mira: For what Lala?
Lala: It speaks the truth your blessing. I have opened it. What’s more, I truly cherish it.
Mira: I am so upbeat to hear that. I seek it will be valuable after you.
Lala: It is so helpful for me. It is my pleasure to call you Lala. See you soon.
Mira: Bye.
Dialog 2
Putra: Rio, how would you feel at your new office
Rio: It is more solace than some time recently. You should Dani?
Putra: I am so energized. My office is extremely solace and The imperative thing is my compensation is greater than my past employment.
Fadhil: Oh perhaps you can treat me now.
Dani: It doesn’t make a difference Rio, for festivity our new occupation.
Pleasure
Aini : Hello, Aini speaking. Can I help you?
Ali : Hi, Aini. Do you remember me?
Aini : You are Ali, aren’t you? I’m so delighted to speak with you again. How are you?
Ali : I’m OK. How about you?
Aini : Very well, thanks.
Ali : What do you do now?
Aini : I’m a doctor in Local Hospital in Tasikmalaya.
Ali : That’s great. I’m happy to hear that.
Aini : Ali, it is very nice to talk with you, but I have to do something now.
Ali : Never mind. May I call you sometimes later?
Aini : Yes, of course.
Ali : Good bye
Aini : Bye
Study this dialog. Pay close attention to the underlined expression!
John is Melanie’s classmate. He didn’t come to a meeting held in previous day. So, he asked Melanie about the meeting.
JOHN : “How was the meeting yesterday, Mel? Did you enjoy it?”
MELANI : “Yes I did. It was really delightful.”
JOHN : “Were there a lot of people there?”
MELANI : “Of course. You know, the meeting was attended by more than fifty students. The discussion was not only conducted by Mr. Joko but also Mr. Johnson. He is a native speaker from England. You know what? I was chosen to sing our national anthem before the meeting.”
JOHN : “Wow that was fantastic. I wish I was there at that time.”
MELANI : “You really should be there John.”
Displeasure
Karel : Good morning, it’s Karel. Who is it?
Kinan : I am Kinan. Can I speak to Kugy?
Karel : Wait a moment, please. Kugyyyyy (scream)
Kugy : Hi, Kugy speaking.
Kinan : I’m really displeased to wait so long.
Kugy : Hehe, I’m sorry. I must go downstairs before.
Kinan : OK, I see.
Kugy : Nan, I think I can’t speak too long. I get stomachache.
Kinan : Oh, It’s really dissapointed.
Kugy : I’ll call you later. Bye
Kinan : Bye.
D. PAIR UP AND PRACTICE
In Pairs, make a dialogue for one of the situations given. Then, perform it infront of the class!
Situation 1
Student A
You are a Caller. Call you friend and ask him/her about your plan to go to Galunggung Mount. Your friend can’t go because of his/her illness. Express your displeasure.
Student B
Your friend call you and ask you about your plan to go to to Galunggung Mount. You can’t go because you are sick.
Situation 2
Student A
You are a caller. You study at foreign country. You plan to return to Indonesia in this week.
Student B
Your friend who study at foreign country calls you. He/she plan to return to Indonesia in this week. Express your pleasure.
Situation 3
Student A
You are a caller. You call your friend and tell her/him that you will get married a month later.
Student B
Your friend call you. She/he tells that she/he will get married. Express your pleasure.
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