FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH – 英語の機能的表現

You didn't hear what someone just said.

「Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Could you repeat it?」

You want to add your opinion to a group discussion.

「If I could just jump in here, I think...」

You need a moment to think of the right word.

「Let me think... It's on the tip of my tongue...」

Someone is speaking too fast for you to understand.

「Could you slow down a little bit, please?」

You want to check if the other person understands you.

「Does that make sense?」

You want to politely disagree with someone's opinion.

「I see your point, but I'm not sure I agree.」

You want to completely agree with someone.

「Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.」

You want to interrupt someone politely to add a quick point.

「Sorry to cut in, but I wanted to mention...」

You want to return to the original topic after a distraction.

「Anyway, as I was saying...」

You don't know the answer to a question.

「I'm not entirely sure, but I can find out for you.」

You want to ask for someone's opinion in a meeting.

「What are your thoughts on this, Alex?」

You need to leave a conversation or meeting early.

「I'm sorry, I have to run. Let's catch up later!」

You want to show that you are actively listening.

「Right, I see what you mean.」

Someone asked a question and you need a few seconds to think.

「That's a good question. Let me consider that for a moment.」

You want to explain something in a simpler way.

「In other words, we need to start over.」

You want to politely stop someone who is rambling.

「Sorry to interrupt, but just to make sure I understand...」

You didn't understand a specific word someone used.

「What do you mean by that exactly?」

You want to summarize what someone just told you to confirm it.

「So, if I understand correctly, you mean...」

You want to ask for a recommendation at a restaurant.

「What would you recommend from the menu?」

You want to pay for everyone's meal at a restaurant.

「It's on me tonight.」

You want to split the restaurant bill equally.

「Shall we split the bill?」

You want to order a drink to go.

「Can I get a large iced coffee to go, please?」

You are looking for the restroom in a public place.

「Excuse me, could you tell me where the restrooms are?」

You need to get past someone in a crowded space.

「Excuse me, sorry, just squeezing past.」

You want to ask someone for directions to the train station.

「Excuse me, how do I get to the nearest station?」

You want to politely ask someone to move out of the way.

「Excuse me, do you mind if I just slip past?」

You want to say goodbye to someone you just met for the first time.

「It was great meeting you! Hope to see you around.」

You want to check if someone has a moment to talk.

「Do you have a quick minute to chat?」

You want to ask someone to change the subject.

「Can we talk about something else?」

You want to change the subject yourself.

「By the way, did you hear about...?」

You want to tell someone you will think about their offer.

「Let me sleep on it and get back to you tomorrow.」

You want to tell someone you can't make an event but appreciate the invite.

「I'd love to go, but I already have plans. Rain check?」

You want to ask a shop assistant for a different size.

「Do you have this shirt in a medium?」

You want to know if a shop takes credit cards.

「Do you accept cards, or is it cash only?」

You want to thank a host for a lovely dinner.

「Thank you so much for having me. The food was amazing!」

You want to ask a coworker for help with a task.

「Could you give me a hand with this project when you have a moment?」

You want to offer help to someone who looks busy.

「Do you need a hand with that?」

You want to accept an offer of help.

「That would be wonderful, thank you so much!」

You want to decline an offer of help politely.

「That's okay, I think I've got it covered. Thanks anyway!」

You want to apologize for arriving late.

「Sorry I'm late, the traffic was terrible.」

You want to reassure someone who apologized to you.

「No worries at all. Don't worry about it!」

You want to ask for the price of something in a market.

「How much are you asking for this?」

You want to confirm a meeting time for next week.

「Are we still on for Tuesday at two o'clock?」

You want to tell someone you are running late.

「I'm running a few minutes behind. I should be there by five.」

You want to tell someone you don't care which option is chosen.

「Either way is fine by me. It's up to you.」

You want to ask for a receipt after buying something.

「Could I get a receipt, please?」

You want to ask someone to turn down loud music.

「Do you mind turning that down a little bit?」

You want to ask if it's okay to sit next to someone.

「Is anyone sitting here?」

You want to check if a seat is taken.

「Is this seat free?」

You want to wish someone good luck before an exam or interview.

「Best of luck! You're going to do great.」

You want to congratulate someone on a big achievement.

「Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.」

You want to express sympathy to someone going through a tough time.

「I'm so sorry to hear that. Let me know if you need anything.」

You want to tell someone you can't hear them well over the phone.

「You're breaking up a bit. Can you say that again?」

You want to tell someone you will call them back later.

「I'm right in the middle of something. Can I call you right back?」

You want to ask someone to hold the elevator doors.

「Could you hold the door for me, please?」

You want to ask a neighbor to keep the noise down.

「Sorry to bother you, but could you keep it down a little?」

You want to ask for a bag at a grocery store check-out.

「Could I get a bag for these, please?」

You want to ask if an ingredient can be left out of a dish.

「Is it possible to get this without onions?」

You want to ask a hotel receptionist for the Wi-Fi password.

「Excuse me, what's the Wi-Fi password for the rooms?」

You want to end a phone call politely.

「Anyway, I'll let you go. Speak to you soon!」