You see - I see - EC 3 - 11

You see:

Explain something that the other person might not know.

I see

To show you understand something that you didn’t know earlier.

Do you want to love abroad someday?

Yes, I really do.

You see, …

Not really.

You see, I am a lawyer and I cannot practice in another country.

I see. So would you like to take a vacation in a foreign country?

Would you like to work less and have more time for fun?

I really would. You see, …

Not at all. You see…

Would you like to spend more time reading?

I think I would. You see …

I don’t think so. You see,

You see, I used to practice every morning.

I see.

The band keeps me motivated to practice.

That is why I joined.

I was wondering if - Would it be OK - EC 3 - 10

I wonder ..

I was wondering, …

I was wondering if I

I was wondering if you could …

I wanted to …

Would it be all right/ok with you if I (took, went, etc ..) …?

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Excuse me. I was wondering if I could talk to you for a second.

Sure. Let me just send this e-mail. All right. So, what can I do for you?

Well, I wanted to ask a favour, actually. = < meminta bantuan >

Ok.

I was wondering, would it be all right with you if I took Friday off?

This Friday?

Yes. I am going away for the weekend, and, um, the traffic is always bad on Friday afternoons.

So, I was thinking, if I took the day off, I could get an early start. Would that be OK with you?

Well, all right. As long as you finish everything before you go.

Oh, thanks. I definitely will.

OK, so, was that all? All right, well, have a good weekend.

Short - Echo - Taq Question - GE 9 Unit 1

Short Questions

Keeping a conversation going and to show interest.

How is (it) going?

In the informal = How are you?

Are you enjoying it or being successful at it?

Why’s that? How come ? =

What is the reason?

Why?

Like what, exactly? Such as ? =

Can you give me an example?

How do you mean? In what way?  =

Can you explain the more clearly?

What’s like? =

What is your opinion of X?

What else are you doing? =

Are you doing other things too?

What sort of dancing? What kind of … ? What type of … ?

Can you be more specific?

Short question with question word + preposition

I go every week.

Really? Who with?

I am off to the USA on Sunday.

Are you ? How long for?

I am going away.

Where to?

I talked to Vicky.

What about?

I am going into town.

What for ? = Why?

Echo question

It is even more difficult than creative writing.

Is it?

Question with question tag.

It has been ages, hasn’t it?

More example

I have just been told to go home.

Who by?

We are going on holiday tomorrow.

Where to?

I am going to the cinema tonight.

Who with?

We have borrowed Rp. 40 m from the bank.

What for?

I have just sent an email.

Who for?

I have just got an email.

Who from?

He is staying with me at the moment.

How long for?

I need some information.

What about?

Other example:

For work or for pleasure?

First, I am going to my cousin’s wedding in New York.

Are you? Who with?

My brother, Dick. I am rather nervous about the whole thing, though.

Really? How come?

Dick and I don’t really get on particularly well.

How do you mean?

We tend to argue quite a lot.

Yes, family can be difficult, can’t they? What else are you doing?

After the wedding I am going on a trip that my friend Mike’s organized.

Are you? What sort of trip?

We are going walking in the Rockies.

How long for?

5 days. Oh, I cannot wait! And you? Got any holiday plans?

No. no holidays this year, I am afraid.

Why’s that?

I have put in an offer on a flat and I am saving up.

Wow. What’s like?

Well, it needs a lot of work doing to it.

Such as?

Hm..everything.

Following - News Note

Jasa Marga has reassured that there will be no employee terminations following the nationwide implementation of toll road electronification. 

Following the closure of Airport, authorities have so far redirected seven flights to other cities. Underpass at Dukuh Atas was heavily inundated following heavy rainfall on Monday.

Broken water pumps in the Dukuh Atas have been fixed following massive flooding on Monday. 

Government had stopped using the state budget to finance renewable energy-based power plant projects, following reports of damaged power plants in a number of regions.

Following a short hiatus, popular weekly talk show Mata Najwa (Najwa’s Eyes) is set to return to television screens.

The Transportation Agency began taking down signs banning motorcycles along Jl.Thamrin and Jl. Merdeka Barat, following a Supreme Court ruling in favor of a petition from motorcyclists on lifting the ban.

Our cyber team began conducting an online investigation following a tip from the public.” Transjakarta temporarily halted the Tanah Abang Explorer bus service, following a rally by angkot (public minivan) drivers in the area.

The Timika immigration office has seized a passport belonging to Australian journalist following her tweets criticizing the provision of aid for the measles and malnutrition outbreak.

Traffic congestion along Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta has risen by as much as 35 percent following the Supreme Court’s decision to lift a ban on motorcycles.

The East Java Health Agency has targeted to vaccinate 10,717,765 residents aged between one and 19 years old in 2018 following a diphtheria outbreak in the province.

The Public Works and Housing Ministry has halted all elevated road projects following a string of construction accidents.

A police officer will be stationed at every public school as part of a plan to improve security following last week's deadly high school shooting.

South Korea’s parliament approved a bill to lower the limit on weekly work hours to 52 from 68, following years of battle among lawmakers, labor unions and businesses.

Jakartans traveling to Bandung can now opt to enjoy a more convenient mode of transportation following the availability of a "priority class" train service.

Four activists and residents, in addition to the three previously, were arrested following months of protests against smelly air in the regency.

Canadian boxer died Friday, almost 10 months after he fell into a coma following his final fight.

The skimming case has emerged following the arrest of a number of suspects in a similar case. The Jakarta administration has officially revoked the business license of Alexis Hotel, following its investigation into alleged prostitution that took place on the premises.

Following the Jakarta administration’s decision to revoke its business license, Alexis Hotel has declared its closure through a banner on its building.

Following Grab's acquisition of Uber's Southeast Asian operations, Go-Jek posted a farewell message to Uber on its Twitter account.

The Singapore Flyer reopened for business yesterday following a two-month hiatus.

He is due to serve his 12-year sentence for corruption, following days of drama that marked the downfall of once one of the world's most popular politicians.

Selayar is now more accessible following the opening of Garuda Indonesia's latest route from Makassar to the regency.

A hospital in North Sumatra made a public apology following the deaths of a mother and her baby during childbirth at the hospital. We are sorry we could not save her life.

The government has overhauled the board of directors of Pertamina, including by sacking president director and four other directors, following a recent oil spill in Balikpapan and amid the scarcity of Premium gasoline in various regions.

A 13-year-old student who suffered injuries following a deadly building collapse in Cirebon has been promised a scholarship from the government.

They would both immediately resign from their company posts following separate controversies.

Following complaints from road users over unusual traffic congestion in Jl.Sudirman-Jl.M.H.Thamrin area during weekend, National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Setyo Wasisto has issued an apology.