AN OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH SUE 10011

COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
SUE 10011
Ms MALA

Unit Pengajian Am
Selayang Community College

CLO 1.0 PARTICIPATE IN EXCHANGES ABOUT FAMILIAR TOPICS

1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting
1.1.2 Introduce oneself and others
1.1.3 Ask for and give information about personal details
1.1.4 Take leave in formal and informal manners

1.2 Ask for and give information on familiar and routine matters

1.2.1 Describe everyday objects
1.2.2 Ask for and give information about places
1.2.3 Ask for and give directions

What is greeting?

1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting INFORMAL
(used in personal level, like friends & family)
FORMAL Hello/Hey/Hi (with friends)
Morning / Afternoon / Evening/ Night
Hello
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Good morning (before 12 noon)
Good afternoon (after 12 noon) (haven’t seen the person for a long time)
Good evening (after 6 pm) Long time no see / You alright? / Sup (What’s up)/ It’s
Good night (end interaction in the evening) been a while / When was the last time we saw each
other?
(meeting someone first time) (asking how they are)
It’s a pleasure to meet you How is it going? / How’s life?/ How are you doing?
It’s very nice to meet you How are things?/ What’s happening? / What’s new?
I’m pleased to meet you

(have met the person before)
It’s nice to see you again
It’s a pleasure to see you again
I’m pleased to see you again

(inquiry about well being)
How have you been?
How are you?

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting RESPOND

FORMAL Hello, how are you?
Good morning / good afternoon / good evening/ good
Hello night

Good morning (before 12 noon) It’s nice to see you again too.
Good afternoon (after 12 noon) It’s a pleasure to see you again too.
Good evening (after 6 pm) I’m pleased to see you again too.
Good night (end interaction in the evening)
I’m fine. Thank you. And you?
(have met the person before) I’m very well. Thank you for asking. And you?
It’s nice to see you again It’s good. Thank you. (asking about work/life)
It’s a pleasure to see you again
I’m pleased to see you again

(inquiry about well being)
How have you been?
How are you?

1.1.1 Greet people and respond to greeting RESPOND

INFORMAL
(shortened & much more relaxed)

Hi Hi/ hey

Morning (before 12 noon) Morning/Afternoon/evening/night
Afternoon (after 12 noon)
Evening (after 6 pm)
Night (end interaction in the evening)

(haven’t seen the person for a long time) Alright / Yeah/ Last month I guess etc
Long time no see / You alright? / Sup (What’s up)/
It’s been a while / When was the last time we saw
each other?

How is it going? / How’s life?/ How are you doing? I’m fabulous / I’m awesome / I’m fandabbydosey, thank you
How are things?/ What’s happening? / What’s new? very much.

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1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.2 Introduce oneself and others

1.1.2 Introduce oneself and others ● Hello
GREETING ● Good Morning/afternoon/evening

01 (FORMAL/INFORMAL) ● I’m / I am Nezuko
02 YOUR NAME ● My name is / My name’s (telephone)

03 LOCATION Nezuko.
● This is Nezuko. (in front of large group)

● I’m from Malacca.
● I’m Malaysian.
● I come from London.
● I was born and raised in Malacca./ I was

born in Malacca but raised in Penang.
● I grew up in Malacca but now live in

Seremban.
● I’m originally from Kedah but I’m now

based Perak

POSITION/COMPANY/ ● I work at/for Air Asia in the marketing
04 COLLEGE department. / I’m a manager at/for
Starbucks. / I work as a doctor.
QUALIFICATION (FOR JOB
05 INTERVIEW) ● I study at Selayang Community College in
06 EXPERIENCE Culinary course.

FAMILY ● I’m about to graduate.
07 (INFORMAL SITUATION) ● I’m a culinary graduate.
● I have a certificate of pastry in cake baking.
● I’m currently taking a course in fashion.

● I have 2 years of experience in the cake
baking field.

● I worked in accounting field for 3 years.

● I’m from a family of four./ We are a family
of four.

● I am one of four siblings. / I’m an only
child.

08 HOBBIES ● I’m a big fan of football.
09 AGE ● I am a keen runner. / I’m a keen tennis
10 FUN FACT
player.

● I am 25 years old. / I’m 25.
● I’m in my early/mid/late 20s.

● I have a pet snake. (facts about pet)
● I have hypermobility. (extraordinary skill)
● I’m afraid of mountains. (interesting fear)

1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.2 Introduce oneself and others

1.1.2 Introduce oneself and others Responses

Introduce someone (Formal)

May I introduce … to you? Hello … How do you do?

I would like you to meet my friend/colleague/brother … Nice to meet you …

“Ms.Suria, this is my daughter, Nive” Hello Nive. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Introduce someone (Informal) Responses
Amin, please meet Mat. Hi Mat! What’s up?
Alisha, have you met Anis? Never. Hi!
This is my friend … Nice to meet you.
Laila, this is Bukhari. Bukhari this is Laila. Hi! Glad to meet you.

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1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.3 Ask for and give information about personal details

1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.3 Ask for and give information about personal details

1.1.3 Ask for and give information about personal details

Ask for information Give information

What’s your name? / What’s your first name? Susan
What’s your last name? Greenbergh
How old are you? I’m 20
What’s your date of birth? / When were you born?
What’s your marital status? / Are you married? It’s the second of July, 1980 / July the second, 1980
What’s your address? / Where do you live?
What’s your contact number? I’m married / single / divorced / widowed
Number 25, Taman Makmur….
012-3456348

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1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.4 Take leave in formal and informal manners

1.1 Greet and introduce oneself and others using familiar everyday expressions

1.1.4 Take leave in formal and informal manners

1.1.4 Take leave in formal and informal manners Informal Slang

Formal

Have a great day/You have a great day See you later Bye

Have a lovely day See you soon / Seeya Bye-bye / Buh-bye

Take care/You take care Talk to you later Tara (bye)

Have a safe/good journey/Drive safe I’m heading off Tata (bye)

It was nice to see you/It was nice seeing you I’m off cheerio

It was nice to meet you / It was lovely meeting I’m going to make a move / I need to make a move I’m out
you (first meeting)

Farewell Right, I’m going to make tracks Catch you later

Stay in touch I’ve got to get going

I’ve gotta take off

I must be going/off

Have a good one

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1.2 Ask for and give information on familiar and routine matters

1.2.1 Describe everyday objects

1.2.1 Describe everyday objects

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1.2 Ask for and give information on familiar and routine matters

1.2.2 Ask for and give information about places

1.2.2 Ask for and give information about places

Asking Giving
Sharp 8.30pm
What time does the movie start? (Cinema) No. I’m sorry.
At around 8am.
Do you serve alcohol? (Restaurant) Yes, we do. Here’s the access code.
Yes, at the central town.
What time does the indoor pool open? (Hotel)
You may get a bus from the station to KLIA.
Do you provide wireless internet? (Library) It’s RM300 sir.

Do you know where the American Embassy is? Around 6 hours.
(Hotel)

How do I get from KL Sentral to KLIA? (Street)

How much is the ticket flight to Johor from
Kuala Lumpur? (Airport)

How long is the bus journey Kuala Lumpur to
Penang? (Bus station)

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1.2 Ask for and give information on familiar and routine matters

1.2.3 Ask for and give directions

1.2.3 Ask for and give directions Giving
Asking

How do I get to the library? Continue straight ahead for about two
kilometres.

Is the a pet shop near here? I don’t know.

Where is the nearest post office? Keep going straight ahead you will see it on the
right

Do you know where the shopping mall? Sorry. I am a stranger here myself.

Could you help me, please? I’m looking for a Turn left after you pass the bakery.
bank.

Can you tell me the way to the Nuri Hotel? Continue straight on past two traffic lights.

Do you know the cafe? Turn left past the bank.

I am trying to find an exchange office. Could you Cross the taxi rank and you are there.
tell me how to get there?

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CLO 2.0 PERFORM BASIC SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

2.1 Ask for and give requests 2.3 Ask for and give/refuse permission

2.1.1 Make simple requests 2.3.1 Request for permission
2.1.2 Grant/refuse requests 2.3.2 Grant permission
2.3.3 Refuse permission
2.2 Make and respond to apologies
2.4 Extend invitations and respond to invitations
2.2.1 Make apologies
2.2.2 Provide excuses for apologies 2.4.1 Extend invitations
2.2.3 Respond to apologies 2.4.2 Accept invitations
2.4.3 Decline invitations

2.1 Ask for and give requests

2.1.1 Make simple requests

2.1.1 Make simple requests Respond
2.1.2 Grant / refuse requests (grant/refuse)

MODAL VERBS : REQUESTS Sure
No problem
Would Would you help me clean the store?
(polite) Would you please turn on the lights? I will do
asking people to do Okay
something Could you please bring me an umbrella?
Could Could you please bring me more coffee? Anything for you
(more polite/ formal) Please do
Asking for something Will you answer the phone, please?
Will Will you carry this box for me? Sorry. I’m a bit busy right
(less polite) now.
asking people to do Can I borrow your file?
something Can you lend me your notebook? But I don’t have one.
Can
(less polite/informal)
asking for something

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2.2 Make and respond to apologies

2.2.1 Make apologies

2.2.1 Make apologies Excuses Respond
2.2.2 Provide excuses for apologies
2.2.3 Respond to apologies That’s all right.
Never mind.
Apologies
It’s doesn’t matter.
Sorry / I’m sorry I’m late / being late / for keeping you Don’t worry about that.
waiting / (bumped someone on the
street) Don’t mention it.
I quite understand.
I’m so/incredibly/terribly/really sorry or I didn’t mean to say that.
I’m really sorry Forget about it.
Don’t worry about it.
Please forgive me I didn’t realise that

Excuse me Can I get through (blocking your way)
/ Listen to me now/ (when you
sneeze) / (to get attention)

Pardon me ! Can I just butt in here? (interrupt a
conversation)

Apologies Excuses Respond

I sincerely apologise /I take full responsibility (written; like email, letter etc) No harm done.
for my behaviour It’s all fine.
No problem.
I owe you an apology/ I’d like to apologise (Made something bad No worries.
/messed up with something)
No need to apologise,
I’m so sorry to hear that /about your cat! (bad news like someone’s pet that’s okay
I’m sorry for your loss! died/ someone’s lost a family
member)

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2.3 Ask for and give/refuse permission

2.3.1 Request for permission

2.3.1 Request for permission Respond
2.3.2 Grant Permission (grant/refuse)
2.3.3 Refuse Permission
You may ask a question.
MODAL VERBS : PERMISSION Yes. You may go home now.

May May I ask a question please? Here you go.
formal May we go home now? Sure. Hold on a moment.

Can Can I borrow your pencil for a minute? I will get it for you.
informal Can I speak to Jamie? No please. It’s very cold in
Could
Could I please have a cup of water? here.
polite Could I open the window?
No problem at all.
Would Would you mind if I asked you a question? Sorry. I’m using it right now.
polite Would you mind if I took this?

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2.4 Extend invitations and respond to invitations

2.4.1 Extend invitations

2.4.1 Extend Invitation
2.4.2 Accept Invitation
2.4.3 Decline Invitation

Extend Invitation (formal) Accept Invitation Decline Invitation

Would you like to …. Thank you. I’d love to. I’m afraid. I’m busy tonight.

I would (I’d) be delighted to …. Yes. That would be great. I’m terribly sorry.

We would (we’d) be delighted if I would (I’d) be delighted to Thanks for inviting but I’m busy.
you …. come.

I was wondering if you’d like to .. Certainly. Thank you. I’m afraid. I have an appointment
with a client.

How would you like to ... That sounds like fun. Sorry. I don’t think I can make it.

Would you care to ... Great. What time?/ Do you need
any help? / What should I bring?

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