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...
