Communicative language

1. Likes and dislikes:

a) asking about likes and dislikes:

How do you like...?

Do you like...?

What's your favourite...?

Do you enjoy...?

b) expressing likes and dislikes:

I adore...

I'm keen on...

I enjoy/like...

I love...

I hate...

I can't stand...

I quite like... but I prefer...

I don't mind... but I prefer...

2. Expressing sympathy:

a) breaking bad news:

You're not going to believe this but...

It's unbelievable, I...

It was the worst thing. I...

I know it's hard to believe, but...

b) expressing sympathy:

That's terrible!

You can't be serious!

What a pity/shame.

I'm so sorry.

Oh my goodness!

Poor you!

3. Opinions:

a) expressing opinions:

I feel that...

In my opinion...

It seems...

Asa far as I'm concerned...

I find...

I dont't really like...

I dont't think...

b) agreeing:

So do I.

I feel the same way.

I agree with that.

You're dead right.

You've got the point.

c) disagreeing:

I see what you mean, but...

You may be right, but...

I take your point, but...

Nor do I.

4. Persuading:

a) persuading:

Come on! It'll be good for you./It'll do you good.

It'll be great/exciting/relaxing.

I really think you should come.

You won't forget it.

I promise you'll enjoy yourself/have fun.

I really wish you'd come.

b) making excuses:

I don't really feel like it.

I'm not really in the mood.

... isn't/aren't my cup of tea

I really don't have time.

I don't think I can. I've got to...

c) giving in:

Alright. I'll give it a try.Oh, OK. I suppose I could.

Oh' go on then! Why not!

5. Offering:

a) offering:

Would you like...?

How about (a)...?

Can I offer you...?

b) accepting refusing:

I'd like..., please.

Yes, please.

No thanks. I'm fine.

I'll have...

6. Complaining about appearance:

a) complaining:

My nose/ears/etc is/are too big/really horrible/etc.

I can't stand/I really hate my...

I wish my...was't so...

b) reassuring:

Don't be silly/ridiculous - your...is/are absolutely fine.

What are you talking about? There's nothing wrong with it/them.

Don't worry - you look great!

7. Inviting:

a) Inviting:

If you're free on... would you like to come to...?

There's a ... on... Can you come?

Do you fancy/How about coming to...on...?

b) accepting:

Thanks. I'd really love to.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Sure! That would be very nice.

c) declining

Oh, that would be lovely, but I'm going.../I've got to...

Thanks so much for inviting me, but...

I'm sorry, but I've already got other plans/I really can't make it.

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