FUNCTIONS

GIVING ADVICE
If I were you, I’d go home.

My advice is to forget about it.

If I were you, I wouldn’t worry.

I think you ought to take an aspirin.

I don’t think you should do that.

You shouldn’t go to bed so late.

I advise you to think about it.

WARNING
If you don’t study harder, you’ll fail the test.

Don’t shout so loud, or you will wake the baby.

If you do that again, you’ll be sorry!

There’ll be trouble if you go on like this.

You’d better go now. Otherwise, you’ll be late.

Be careful when you cross the road.

Watch out! There’s a snake near your foot.

SUGGESTING
We could go by bus or by taxi.

Why don’t we go sailing tomorrow?

How about getting tickets for that musical?

What about working together on the project?

Let’s wait and see.

Should we have a picnic?

Shall we take your car?

AGREEING NOT SURE

That’s what I think. It depends what you mean.

I quite agree with you. That may sometimes be true.

You’re absolutely right. I’m not sure about that.

Oh yes, I agree.

That’s very true.

I think so too.

DISAGREEING
I’m sorry, I can’t agree with you on that.

Well, that’s true but…

I don’t agree.

You have a point, but…

I don’t think that’s quite right,

I’m sure you’ve got the wrong idea about…

THANKING REPLIES
Thank you so much. How kind of you Don’t mention it. It was no
trouble

Thank you very much. That is kind of you! My pleasure. You’re

welcome.

Thanks very much indeed. I am grateful. Never mind. Don’t worry

Thank you so much for all your help. It doesn’t matter. That’s all right.

COMPLAINING
Could I speak to the manager? I’m returning this to the shop. It’s faulty.

I’m afraid this isn’t working. I can’t make it work. It doesn’t seem to work.

There’s something wrong with it. It’s poor quality. It’s too much expensive.

I’m afraid the service wasn’t very good.

The food was cold/ tasteless/ greasy/ stale.

Vocab.***receipt / a replacement / a refund / your money back

Could you replace it please? Could I have a refund please? I’d like to pay me compensation.

I refuse to pay the bill / invoice / your fees .

ASKING PERMISSION/ REQUESTS REPLIES
May I leave? Well, I’m not sure.

Can I go out? No, I’m afraid you can’t.

Could I borrow that? Of course not.

Do you mind if I smoke? I’d rather you didn’t.

Would you mind if I didn’t come? Certainly.

Could I possibly have a key? You may/can/could/

Do you think I could see the manager? Yes, I think so.

Would it be all right if I went home now? Not at all, please do / go ahead

INVITING
Can you come to a party?

Do come to the tea party!

Would you like to have dinner?

Will you come to my house?

I’d like you to come to dinner (semi formal)

I would like to invite you to the reception (formal).

REFUSING
I’m sorry I can’t that day. What a pity!

I can’t make it. I’m afraid I’m very busy that week.

I don’t think I can.

I won’t be able to.

I’m afraid I’m unable to come.

I regret I am unable to accept (fml)

ACCEPTING
I’d love to.

Yes ! That would be lovely!

Great ! What fun!

Yes! I’ll look forward to it.

I would be delighted to accept (fml)