Expressing Complaint

We express a complaint when we are dissatisfied with something and want to express our annoyance, dissatisfaction, or concern. A. Common Expressions of Complaint Expression Example I’m…

Expressing Possibility

We use expressions of possibility when we are not certain that something will happen or is true. A. Common Expressions of Possibility Expression Example may + verb…

Making Suggestions

We make suggestions when we want to give someone an idea, advice, or propose a possible action. A. Common Ways of Making Suggestions Expression Example Let’s +…

Making and Responding to Apologies

We use apologies when we want to say that we are sorry for a mistake, a problem, or something that caused inconvenience to another person. A. Common…

Expressing Interest

We express interest when we want to show that we like something, find it interesting, or want to know more about it. A. Common Expressions of Interest…

Expressing Surprise

We express surprise when something unexpected, unusual, or difficult to believe happens. A. Common Expressions of Surprise Expression Example Really? Really? I can’t believe it! Is that…

Expressing Hopes and Wishes

Expressing Hope Expressing Wishes We use hope when something is possible or when we want something good to happen. We use wish to talk about situations that…

Expressing Promises

What is a Promise? A promise is a commitment to do something in the future. We use promises to reassure people, show responsibility, or make commitments. Useful…

Asking for and Expressing Feelings, Emotions, and Attitudes

We use these expressions to ask people how they feel. Examples: B. Expressing Feelings and Emotions Feeling Expressions Happiness I’m happy. / I’m delighted. / I’m pleased….

Seeking and Giving Advice

Advice is a suggestion about what someone should do in a particular situation. We ask for or seek advice when we ask for help or suggestions.We give…