EXPRESSING AGREEMENT/DISAGREEMENT dan EXPRESSING OPINIONS

EXPRESSING AGREEMENT AND DISAGREEMENT

Expressing Agreement and Disagreement (ungkapan tentang setuju dan tidak setuju) adalah cara kita meminta persetujuan dan pertidaksetujuan atau dengan kata lain kita mengekpresikannya dalam bahsa inggris.

Ada banyak kalimat yangdapat kita gunakan untuk menyatakan setuju atau tidak setuju,berikut contoh dari agreement dan disagreement : 

A.Agreement (ungkapan setuju)

·         I agree (saya setuju)

·         I agree with you (saya setuju dengan anda)

·         That's so true (benar sekali)

·         Exactly (tepat sekali)

·         I am with you (saya sependapat dengan anda)

·         No doubt about it (tidak ada keraguan mengenai hal itu) 

B.Disagreement (ungkapan tidak setuju)

·         I don't think so (saya rasa tidak..)

·         I totally disagree (saya sangat tidak setuju)

·         That's not always true (itu tak selalu benar)

·         Not necessarily (itu tidak penting)

·         I beg to differ (saya ingin berpendapat berbeda)

·         No,I'm not sure about that (tidak,saya tidak yakin dengan hal itu)

Ungkapan lain untuk disagreement :

·         I don’t entirely agree with …….

·         I see what you mean, but ……

·         I agree, but ……

·         Yes, but on the other hand …… ·          

·         Yes, but don’t you think …       

Interruptions  :

·         Can I add something here?

·         Is it okay if I jump in for a second?

·         If I might add something...

·         Can I throw my two cents in?

·         Sorry to interrupt, but...

Aking for an opinion :

·         What's your idea?

·         What are your thoughts on all of this?

·         How do you feel about that?

·         Do you have anything to say about this?

·         What do you think?

·         Do you agree?

      Wouldn't you say?

      EXPRESSING OPINION

     Expressing Opinion adalah Mengungkapkan Pendapat. 

Expressing opinions:

o   In my opinion, …….

o   I personally believe ……..

o   I personally think ………

o   I personally feel…………..

o   Not everyone will agree with me, but……..

o   To my mind ……………..

o   From my opinion view ………..

o   As I see it ……..

o   I think …….

o   I believe ..

o   I feel …….

o   I am certain/ sure/ positive/ convinced.

o   I agree.

o   I disagree.

o   It seems, that ….

o   Well, personally ….

o   If I had my way, I would …….

o   What I’m more concerned with is ……

o   In my case …

o   Absolutely.

Example Dialog:

Syarifah   : Hey Yati ! Do you know the hot news in our school ?

Yati          : Yes, I know. About the minimum score, isn’t it ?

Syarifah   : Yes, exactly. What do you think ?

Yati          : I think it so high. I believe that is bad idea.

Syarifah   : I don’t think so. Precisely with the 80 score, we can’t get that score.

Yati          : Yes, I know it. But, for everyday it so hard.

Syarifah   : Maybe, it can be the pole for us to be better than yesterday. I hope we can do it. Although it so hard.

Yati          : Ok. Amin.

Alice: What did you think of the movie, Peter?
Peter: I think it was boring.
Alice: Really? I loved it. Why did you think it was boring?
Peter: It was too predictable. You knew what would happen in the end.
           The same old thing- boy meets girl, boy fights with girl, boy marries girl.
Peter: Did you like the sound track of the movie?
Alice: No, I hated it. It was too loud and too hard rock for me. What did you
  think of it?
Peter: I thought it was great, but then, I like hard rock.

Expressing Certainty,Giving dan Responding to comploments

 Expressing Certainty

Certainty adalah suatu keadaan, dimana kita benar-benar percaya atau tidak meragukan sama sekali tentang sesuatu. Sedangkan,Uncertainty adalah kebalikannya.

Expressing certainty

Ketika kita yakin bahwa sesuatu akan terjadi atau tidak akan terjadi, kita bisa menggunakan ungkapan - ungkapan sebagai berikut:

Contoh Penggunaan

Dialogue 1

Peter : Are you sure air pollution is more dangerous for children?
Jim : Yes, I'm quite sure. It causes illnesses for them.
Anne : Are you sure all the garbage is easy to destroy?
Marry : No, I'm sure that the garbage like plastics are difficult to destroy

Dialogue 2

Rini: Rina, are you sure Sani will come? We have been waiting for her for more than 2 hours
Rina: Don’t worry Rini, I’m sure)* she will come soon. Yesterday she promised to come.
Rini: I can’t say that for sure)** she will come.

 GIVING AND RESPONDING TO COMPLIMENTS (memberi dan menjawab          pujian) :

Giving Compliment:	Responding to Compliment:
-Well done -Fantastic -Congratulation -Terrific -That’s great -Bravo -Sensational -Etc.	-Thank you -Do you really think so ? -It’s very kind of you to say that -It’s nice of you to say so -Thanks .I need that -You’ve made my day

Giving and responding to compliments (Memberi dan menanggapi suatu pujian)
    Giving complimentsComments intended response to the work of someone whose only objective was to describe or explain the work of the person. The work referred to here is the work of information, including news, stories, articles, speeches, issues, and so on.
To comment on the issue is not only the origin. Comments can only be delivered if the full information obtained from this problem. Not only that, comments can be submitted only when a logical reason to have a taste or in reason.
If seen from the way penyampainnya, comments were divided two kinds, namely verbal comments and comments in writing. Examples of written comments is often seen on the internet. On the internet media works someone who can not do comments, either orally, in writing only. Later examples of verbal commentary that is often seen is on campus. Students comment on what the faculty, students commented that the group made a presentation to the class, and so on.
How to respond to existing problems procedures. Comments made politely so as not to offend the people who commented. Feedback or comments are also presented logically and with good reason.
If the views of its kind, the kind of divided into 3 types of comments, such as:
     Praise, praise is something the recognition of one's advantage or benefit of a work.Praise is an appreciation of the worshipers who is credited for his work. Usually this is followed by a word of praise, incredible, wow, etc.

     
     Saran, Saran is the opinion of one of the works created by someone. Provide suggestions on the proposed suggestion of someone who should be considered or reconsidered. Usually followed by the words must, must, etc.

GIVING COMPLIMENTS    Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people feel good about themselves, and we all need that at times. Hotel guests and staff are no exceptions. Guests may give hotel staff compliments for the quality of their service, for their English ability, for their appearance in an unique uniform, or for doing something a little extra for the guest.A hotel staff may give a guest a compliment about how they look in a newly purchased outfit, or for their patience when a problem arises, or for a beautiful new hair style after visiting a beauty parlor. Look at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to compliments.Expression Of Giving CompalimentGiving Complaiments
—That’s a very nice …(dress).
—Great job on the …(presentation).
—You look very good in … (that new hair-do).
—This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.
—That … (tie) looks great on you.
—
Responses to compliments
—How kind of you to say so.
—Thank you.
—I’m glad you like it.
—It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)Learn the expressions used for giving compliments to others. Practice by saying them loudly.
—Your performance on the stage is amazing.
—How wonderful to listen to  your  great voice.
—How mar vellous .
—Great ! (You look great) / Great for  you.
—Terrific ! (Hey, that’s terrific !)
—Fantastic!
—Smashing.
—That’s really remarkable /well  done.
—Now, learn the expressions  use for responding to compliments.
—It’s very kind of you to say so.
—Thank you.
—I can say how pleased (delighted) I am.
—I’m delighted  to hear  that.
—Thank for your compliment.

Dialogue
Staff: What a beautiful dress, Mrs. Elliot.
Guest: Thanks, I’m glad you like it.
Staff: Your new hair-do looks absolutely gorgeous, Mrs. Simpson.
Guest: How kind of you to say so.
Guest: My compliments to the chef. This linguine is superb.
Staff: Thank you ma’am. I’ll be sure to let the chef know.
Guest: Your English is very good.
Staff: Thank you very much.
Staff: Excellent game Mr. Johnson. You really gave me a workout.
Guest: Thanks, I guess all those private lessons are finally paying off.
Guest: I really appreciate all the extra work you did on helping us solve that problem. It truly went above and beyond. My compliments to your work ethic.
Staff: Thank you sir, how kind of you to say so.

Giving Invitations dan Bargaining

1.Giving Invitation

“Giving Invitation” yaitu ekspresi yang biasa digunakan dalam bahasa Inggris ketika kita ingin “mengajak”/ kalimat-kalimat ajakan.

1) Words and expressions used in giving an invitation.
- Would you like a dance with me?
- Do you want eating out with me?
- Would you come to my place for dinner tonight, please?
- Would you mind coming over on Saturday night?

Berikut ini adalah ekspressi untuk merespon ajakan diatas

2. Words and expressions used in responding and invitation.a) accepting an invitation (menerima ajakan)

- with pleaseure
-I’d love to very much
-Thanks for your invitation
-Yes, it would be nice
-Yes, it would be very kind of you
-etc
b) Refusing an invitation (menolak ajakan)

-I’m sorry I can’t. I have another boy Friend
- Thanks but I’m affraid I can’t
-Oh, I’d love to but I have to work.
-etc

Example Dialog:

Study the dialogue below!

Kikami : Have you got anything to do night, Kizuma?

Kizuma: I don’t think so. Why?

Kikami : My Friends is going to celebrate hiswedding party tonight. He invited me. I 

                don’t want togo allone. I don’t know withy whom should i go there. Would 

                you like to accompany me,Kizuma? 

Kizuma : I’d (would) love to, but what time, Kikami?

Kikami : What about at seven o’clock? I’ll pick you up.

Kizuma : Ok that’s fine.

Kikami : Thank’s, Kizuma you’re very kind.

2.BARGAINING

"Bargaining" adalah jenis negosiasi di mana pembeli dan penjual barang atau jasa sengketa harga yang akan dibayar dan sifat yang tepat dari transaksi yang akan berlangsung, dan akhirnya mencapai kesepakatan.

Answer the following question orally:

—Do you like to go shopping?

—Where do you usually go shopping?

—When do you usually go to shopping?

—What do you usually buy?

—How do you pay for the purchase?

—Do you ever use a credit card?

Now, practice expressions used in bergaining / shopping :

—Is there any discount?

—What about Rp. 50.000,- for each book?

—Can you make it for $ 1 ?

—What  about 20% off?

—How about Rp. 10.000,- per kilogram?

—Etc.

Example Dialog:

# X : Can I help you ?

X : Yes, thanks! I want to know how much that shirt is

X : Which one, Sir?

Y : The blue one, please!

X : It is three hundred thousand rupiahs

Y : It is too much. Can you let me have it for less ?

X : I am sorry, Sir, but it is a good price

Y : Okay then, I'll think about it

X : That's alright,Sir