Contoh expression of asking attention, giving

attention, asking opinion, appreciation

Expressing of Asking attention in front of the class
When you have to deliver announcement in front of class you need to express the
expression to make you become the centre of attention. Below are some common
expression used to make the class listen to your speech or announcement.

1. May I have your attention, please

2. Can I get the attention! Thanks
3. Excuse me!
4. Attention please!
5. Stop talking please
6. Everybody, may I have your attention, please ?
Expression of giving attention
1. OK. I See you
2. Ok.
3. Yes sir/mam/madam
4. Really
5. I know what you mean
6. How interesting
7. Whats next
Several expressions to check someones
understanding
Are you understand?
Do you know what I mean?
Do you understand the text?
Have you got the point ?
are you with me?
To give and ask opinion / Contoh contoh expression of
asking and giving opinion
Asking opinion
What do you think of ?
What is your opinion about .?
Do you have any other idea ?
Please say something about my .?
Please, give your view/ opinion about .
Giving opinion
I think that you are very beautiful with the dress
I have a view that you are so smart
I think you should have a louder voice
You are very
I agree with your opinion
To show appreciation /expression of showing
appreciation
you are very kind
thanks for the attention
you are the best
that is my son
Contoh dialog expression of asking attention and
giving attention
This conversation happened in front of the class. The teacher is explaining the material ,
the students are not paying the teacher explanations.

Teachers : OK. Today we are going to learn about Simple past tense, do you know
that is simple past tense.
Students : no
Teachers : O.K please pay the attention, I will describe what the simple past tense
is
Students : I see.
Teachers : have you known about simple past tense?
Students : yes, I have known a little, please explain again.
Teacher :O.K listen to my.
Students : You are best
Teachers : thats my son
Formal

Hello
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
This is ___ speaking
Could I speak to ___ please?
I would like to speak to ___
Im trying to contact ___
Informal

Hello
Hi, its ___ here
I am trying to get in touch with ___
Is ___ there please?
Taking / Receiving a Call
You may need to use these if you are answering someone elses phone,
because they are unable to answer it themselves, or if you are answering
an office phone.

Formal

Hello, this is ___ speaking

___ speaking, how may I help you?
Informal

Hello, Johns phone

Asking for more information / Making a request

If you need to ask for a specific person, then phrase your request as a
polite question, if you only have an extension number and no name, you
can say so. If youre calling for a specific reason, just explain briefly what it
is.

Formal

May I ask whos calling please?

Can I ask whom Im speaking to please?
Where are you calling from?
Is that definitely the right name/number?
Could I speak to someone who ___?
I would like to make a reservation please
Could you put me through to extension number ___ please?
Informal

Whos calling please?

Whos speaking?
Who is it?
Whom am I speaking to?
Giving more information
This would probably be used in a business context mainly, but could
sometimes be helpful in an informal conversation too. It is good to specify
where you are calling from, if you feel it may be helpful to the person you
are calling.

Formal

I am calling from ___

Im calling on behalf of ___
Informal

Im in the post office at the moment, and I just needed ___