When we speak we also need to use FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE:
Functional language typically uses fixed expressions for each function–for example "if I were you" or "my suggestion is" in giving advice, and "it was my fault" or "please forgive me" in apologizing.
The following pages list common expressions for each function, graded by level. You should focus on INTERMEDIATE EXPRESSIONS Have a look!
- Giving Advice   if I were you, my
     suggestion is...
 - Making Requests    can I, may I ask, I'd
     like to request..
 - Apologizing    it was my fault, please
     forgive me... 
 - Giving Bad News  I'm sorry to say, I
     tried my best but...
 - Agreeing  you're right, I feel the
     same way...
 - Disagreeing   I don't really agree,
     but what about...
 - Disagreeing Strongly   absolutely not, rubbish!
     I
     can't accept it...
 - Offering   shall I, can I give you
     a hand...
 - Asking for
     Opinions   in your opinion, what's
     your view on...
 - Giving Opinions   I feel that, I could be
     wrong but...
 



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