Saturday, October 27, 2012

Discussion Text

Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.[ . . . ]

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Asking about Possibilities, Expressing Curiosity and Desire, ExpressingViews.‎

Possibility is used when we are talking about the future, we often don't really know what will happen.

Asking about Possibilities

  • Would it be possible for (somebody) to . . . ?
  • Do you think it's possible that . . . ?
  • What possibility is there that . . . ?
  • Is there any possibility that . . . ?

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Business Letter

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The block format is the simplest format; all of the writing is flush against the left margin.

Your Address 1
The return address of the sender so the recipient can easily find out where to send a reply to.
   British English
Position        : In the top right corner of the letter.
   American English
Position        : In the top left corner, below the date, or at the end of the letter (below the signature)

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Explanation Text

Explanation Text
                Is a text that contains the processes associated with natural phenomena, social, science, culture and more . An Explanation text is usually derived from the corresponding author of the question 'why' and 'how' of a phenomenon.
                Communicative purpose of the Explanation text is to explain the processes that occur in the formation or activity associated with natural phenomena, social, science, culture, and others that aim to explain.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Complaining and giving instruction


Complaining
Complaints are expressions of "displeasure or annoyance" in response to an action that is seen by the speaker as unfavorable.

Making a complaint
clip_image003[164]      I do wish you could….
clip_image003[165]      Excuse me, I’m afraid…
clip_image003[166]      I wish you wouldn’t mind…
clip_image003[167]      Would you mind (doing)….?
clip_image003[168]      Well, it is good for you to….
clip_image003[169]      (Honestly!) I’m fed up with …
clip_image003[170]      I wonder if you could help me…..
clip_image003[171]      I’m sorry to have to say this, but….
clip_image003[172]      (Well,) this is the most unsatisfactory.
clip_image003[173]      Wouldn’t it be a good idea to/ not to…?
clip_image003[174]      I’ve got a bit of a problem here, you see……
clip_image003[175]      Excuse me, there appears to be something wrong…
clip_image003[176]      Excuse me, there seems to be something wrong with…