What does Advertisement means?

The definition of Advertisement
Advertisement is a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service

The characteristic of Advertisement:

• Clear
• Short
• Simple
• Attractive
• Persuasive

The linguistics features of Advertisement:

• Persuasive language
• Simple Present
• General Nouns

The steps in making spoken language:

1. Meet customers’ need
2. Offer something that you want to promote.
3. Present the characteristics of the product or thing that you want to advertise
4. Persuade the listeners (the language should be persuasive)

Example

Another example:

Do you feel trusty?

Of course. . what a hot day!

Do you want to have fresh drink?

Fresh sensation at this moment?

Here I bring Pocari Sweat for you all.

a drink to replace ion body

With only 3 thousand

Pocari Sweat will soothe your thirst away

Prove it now…

Expressing and Refusing Invitation/ Offer

Inviting People

• Do you feel like going to a concert?
• What about going to a party?
• How about having dinner together?
• Would you like to come to my birthday party?
• I was wondering if you’d like to go to shopping together.
• Do you want to have lunch together?
• Would you like to have a drink after school?
• Aren’t you interested?

Accepting an invitation

• Oh, that is a brilliant idea.
• Sure, why not?
• That’s a good/ great idea.
• OK
• Fine
• I’d love to.
• Great.
• That sounds good.
• That would be fine.
• Yes, I’d really like to.

Declining Invitation

• I’m really sorry. I have to help my mother.
• I’m afraid I can’t.
• Oh, I’d love to, but I don’t think I can.
• I’m terribly sorry I can’t. Perhaps next time.

Example Dialog:

Susan : Hallo

Michael : Hi, Susan, It’s me, Michael.

Susan : Oh, hi Michael. How are you going?

Michael : Well, not bad. Are doing anything Sunday morning?

Susan : No, nothing special. Why?

Michael : Umm… do you feel like going to a concert?

Susan : Oh, that’s sounds like good.

Michael : Great. What about having a pizza first?

Susan : Sure, why not? Where do you want to meet?

Michael : Why don’t I pick you up at your house?

Susan : OK, what time?

Michael : is eight o’clock OK?

Susan : Fine. Well, see you then.

Michael : Alright. See you.

How to Express Preference

Here are some ways to express preference:

• Which do you prefer, playing and receiving messages with your cell phone?
• Which do you prefer, vegetable salad or fruit salad?
• Which do you prefer, reading a comic or watching a cartoon?
• Which do you prefer, rice or noodle for breakfast?
• Which do you prefer, browsing information or chatting in the internet?

Example:

Dialog 1

Hasan : How do you go to school?

Basri : I ride my motorcycle. What about you?

Hasan : I prefer go to school on foot to riding a motorbike. It’s not far; my house is only two kilometers away from school.



Dialog 2

Teache r : What is your hobby, Lusi?

Lusi : My hobby is singing, Sir.

Teacher : How about you?

Zahra : I like watch TV than listen to music.

Teacher : Do you have any hobbies, San?

Hasan : I don’t have any hobbies, Sir.

Teacher : Well, what do you do in your spare time? Playing cards?

Hasan : I like playing game on the computer better than playing cards.

How to express Possibility and Impossibility

Expressing Possibility and Impossibility

You can show possibility or impossibility by:

1. Asking about possibility/probability

• Is it possible to (that)...?
• Is there any possibility of..?
• What are chances of…?
• Chances are…
• Maybe/ perhaps/ could me..
• What’s the possibility of..?

2. Stating impossibility

• Impossible
• Not a chance!
• No way!

3. Stating possibility

• It’s impossible
• There’s good possibility that…
• That’s totally out of the questions.
• It’s impossible (to/ that)…
• There’s no chance of….
• It’s highly unlikely….

Let’s see the examples:

Dialogue 1
Henri : We’ve been waiting for two hours, but Ninin hasn’t come yet. It’s impossible she will come.
Johan : Maybe she has something more important to do.
Henri : Do you think so?
Johan : Yes, It’s possible. She never breaks her promise.
Henri : Perhaps she is ill.
Johan : It’s impossible. She looked healthy yesterday


Dialogue 2
Alwi : The National examination is only a few weeks left. It’s possible for us to prepare more intensively
Diah : Perhaps we should join the study club
Alwi : Yes, it’s one of the best way to do but it’s impossible for me to join the study club
Diah : Why is it impossible for you?
Alwi : It will cost much fare and I have no enough money.
Diah : Maybe I can help you.
Alwi : Is it possible? How can you help me?
Diah : I will lend you some money.
Alwi : Thank you, how kind you are

How to Make a Reservation

Reservation is very important to make sure whether your affairs can be taken or not.

Making Reservation
1.      I would like to reserve	A ticket Business class Day flight
2.      Could Can May	I reserve a table for two for dinner tomorrow?
3.      I	Would like Am going want	to took  single for tomorrow night.

Taking Reservations

Opening Conversations of Receptionist:          Yes. Sir/Miss/Ma'am, can I help you?           Good morning, may I help you?           Lestari Hotel, could I help you?

Hotel Reservation:  What kinds of room do you need?            Would you like single or double bed?            How long will you stay, Sir/Ma’am?

Ticket Reservation:            What ticket do you want, Sir/Ma’am?            When will you fly, Sir/Ma’am?            When will you arrive?

Refusing Reservations:            I’m sorry to inform you that all rooms/seats/tickets/tables have been reserved.            I’m really sorry, I’m afraid we cannot make any reservations for you.            All rooms/seats/tickets/tables have been reserved.

Example

Dialog 1
Reservation clerk : Star field Travel Agency. Can I help you?
Park Ji-Sung : Hello. I'd like to reconfirm my flight, please.
Reservation clerk : May I have your name and flight number, please?
Park Ji-Sung : My name is Park Ji-Sung and my flight number is Elang Airlines 374.
Reservation clerk : When are you leaving?
Park Ji-Sung : On May 11th.
Reservation clerk : And your destination?
Park Ji-Sung : Seoul.
Reservation clerk : Hold the line, please. … All right. Your seat is confirmed, Mr. Park. You’ll be arriving in Seoul at 4 o'clock p.m. at local time.
Park Ji-Sung : Thank you. Can I pick up my ticket when I check in?
Reservation clerk : Yes, but please check in at least one hour before departure time.

Dialog 2
Receptionist : Good afternoon, Marcopolo Hotel. May I help you?
Mrs. Siregar : Yes. I'd like to book a room, please.
Receptionist : Certainly. When would it be, Madam?
Mrs. Siregar : May the 11th.
Receptionist : How long will you be staying?
Mrs. Siregar : Three nights.
Receptionist : What kind of room would you like, madam?
Mrs. Siregar : Er… double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the valley.
Receptionist : Certainly, Madam. I'll just check. Yes, we have a room, the 5th floor with a really splendid view.
Mrs. Siregar : Fine. How much is the charge per night?
Receptionist : Would you like breakfast?
Mrs. Siregar : No, thanks.
Receptionist : It's Rp984,500 per night excluding tax.
Mrs. Siregar : That's fine.
Receptionist : Under what name would you like the reservation, please?
Mrs. Siregar : Mr. and Mrs. Siregar, that's S-I-R-E-G-A-R.
Receptionist : Okay, let me make sure I got that: Mr. and
Mrs. Siregar : Double with bath for May the 11th, 12th, and 13th. Is that correct?
Mrs. Siregar : Yes, it is. Thank you.
Receptionist : Thank you for choosing Marcopolo Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.
Mrs. Siregar : Goodbye.

Expressing Regret and Apologies

Words and expressions used to show regrets and apologies:

- I’m sorry that ...

- Please accept my apology for….

- I apologize for…

- Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about…

- Please accept my apology for..

- Please excuse…

- I would like to apologize for…

- I apologize for..

- I’m sorry. I did not mean to..

- I’m sorry that…

- Sorry…



Words and expression used to respond regrets and apologies:

- Never mind.

- That’s quite all right

- I completely understand

- You don’t need to apologize.

- It’s not your fault.

- Don’t worry about it.

- It’s OK,

- No Problem

- Forget it.

Example:

Randy : Hello, Randy’s speaking. Can I speak to Cindy?

Cindy : Yes, it’s me, Randy. Did you get home all right last night?

Randy : Yes, thank you. I just want to apologize for the incident last night.

Cindy : Please don’t mention it. It doesn’t matter.

Randy : But I broke a decorating pitcher in your house. It must be expensive. Wasn’t your mother angry?

Cindy : Forget it. You did it accidentally.

Randy : Yes, but…

Cindy : Look. It’s nothing. I was a bit annoyed last night, but I’m all right now. So, forget it.

Randy : Cindy, let me buy another pitche.

Cindy : No, Randy. Listen to me, you did it accidentally. I don’t want to hear about it anymore.

Randy : All right. I’m terribly sorry about that.

Cindy : It’s all right.