1. self-introduction

Model 2: Apologising for interrupting

Attender : Excuse me, madam. Phone call for you from a parent.

Teacher : (to the students) Excuse me.

(to the Attender) Ask them to phone me after this hour.

2.8.SEEKING, GRANTING, REFUSING PERMISSION:

The common expressions for (a) Seeking permission, (b) Giving permission and (c) Refusing permission are the following:

(a) Seeking permission:

1. May / Can / Could I go out please?

2. Do / Would you mind if I go out please?

3. Is it all right if I go out?

4. If you don’t mind, I would like to read newspaper now.

(b) Giving permission:

1. Certainly you may.

2. By all means.

3. Yes, of course.

4. Go ahead.

5. It is perfectly all right / okay.

6. You can / may if you want.

(c) Refusing permission:

1. I am sorry; I cannot allow you to go out.

2. I’m afraid it is not possible.

3. I’m sorry; I am not supposed to permit you.

4. No, you can’t / may not.

5. You are not allowed to read newspaper now.

6. Permission can’t / won’t be granted.



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