time on Thursday or Friday.
Please could/would you ask the manager to contact me at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Please will you ensure that the room is left clean and tidy.
Please inform your colleagues that their behaviour was not acceptable.
•
Could you
let
me know if you have some time next week?
•
Let
me know when you are free.
•
Either
call
me or
text
me tomorrow.
Quite informal; usually
used with friends or
people who you know well
STRATEGY:
USING
THAT
•
I can assure you
that
missing these classes
will
not
have
a detrimental effect on
Sarah’s academic progress.
•
I am sure
that
the teacher concerned
did
everything she could.
•
I sincerely hope
that
the matter
will be resolved
speedily.
•
I am aware
that
several customers
have complained
about this product.
•
We believe
that
all students
should have
the right to good-quality education.
•
I am convinced
that
the quality of food in the canteen
has fallen
.
•
I understand
that
missing lessons
is
not ideal.
•
I am pleased/delighted
that
the issue
is being discussed.
•
I am disappointed
that
the company
has not offered
a refund.
•
I am slightly annoyed
that
I
have had to spend
so long dealing with this matter.
•
It is obvious/clear/evident
that
my wishes
have
not
been taken
into consideration.
STRATEGY:
TO BE
+
ADJ
+
INFINITIVE
•
It is
difficult
to know
why so many people want to emigrate.
•
It is
never
easy
to work
in a country where you don’t speak the language fluently.
•
It was
wonderful
to see
you last week.
•
It was
great
to hear
from you.
•
I was
disappointed
not
to see
you last week.
•
It has
not
been
easy
to organise
this visit.
•
I will be
delighted
to visit
you in the spring.
•
It would be
interesting
to work
on this project.
•
I would be
extremely
willing
to consider
other options.
•
I am writing to ask you if
it would be
convenient
for me
to take
a few days’ leave.
STRATEGY:
USING
PASSIVES
•
This language
is spoken
in practically every corner of the world.
•
I was asked not to contact the police myself.
•
The product was bought from your Newcastle branch.
•
I was told by the receptionist that nothing could be done.
•
Something needs to be done about this terrible mistake.
•
I have been told on several occasions that the matter will be dealt with promptly.
•
I still have not been contacted by your manager.
•
I did not realise my computer had been stolen until I reached the hotel.
•
If I had known that I would be charged the full amount, I would not have given my
credit card details.
Present simple
STRATEGY:
USING
PASSIVES
•
This language is spoken in practically every corner of the world.
•
I
was asked
not to contact the police myself.
•
The product
was bought
from your Newcastle branch.
•
I
was told
by the receptionist that nothing could be done.
•
Something needs to be done about this terrible mistake.
•
I have been told on several occasions that the matter will be dealt with promptly.
•
I still have not been contacted by your manager.
•
I did not realise my computer had been stolen until I reached the hotel.
•
If I had known that I would be charged the full amount, I would not have given my
credit card details.
Past simple
STRATEGY:
USING
PASSIVES
•
This language is spoken in practically every corner of the world.
•
I was asked not to contact the police myself.
•
The product was bought from your Newcastle branch.
•
I was told by the receptionist that nothing could be done.
•
Something needs to be done about this terrible mistake.
•
I
have been told
on several occasions that the matter will be dealt with promptly.
•
I still
have not been
contacted by your manager.
•
I did not realise my computer
had been stolen
until I reached the hotel.
•
If I had known that I would be charged the full amount, I would not have given my
credit card details.
Perfect tenses
STRATEGY:
USING
PASSIVES
•
This language is spoken in practically every corner of the world.
•
I was asked not to contact the police myself.
•
The product was bought from your Newcastle branch.
•
I was told by the receptionist that nothing
could be done
.
•
Something
needs to be done
about this terrible mistake.
•
I have been told on several occasions that the matter will be dealt with promptly.
•
I still have not been contacted by your manager.
•
I did not realise my computer had been stolen until I reached the hotel.
•
If I had known that I would be charged the full amount, I would not have given my
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