MEKNES ENGLISH CORNER

To Show:

Use these Expressions:

Addition

In addition, also, too, besides, equally important, furthermore, moreover, , further

Comparison/similarity

In the same way, likewise, similarly

Time sequence

once, now, then, , meanwhile, subsequently, finally, first, second, third, afterwards, at last

Contrast/Exception

In contrast, however, instead, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, nevertheless, still, yet

Emphasis

Of course, certainly, indeed, in fact, even so, truly

Example

For example, for instance, as an illustration, a case in point, namely, specifically,, in fact

Generality

In general, for the most part, as a general rule, on the whole, usually, typically

Result/Cause and Effect

As a result, consequently, hence, then, therefore, thus, accordingly, so,  for this reason

Summary/Conclusion

Finally, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in brief, in the end, on the whole, thus, in other words, therefore

RESPONDING TO GOOD NEWS

RESPONDING TO BAD NEWS

That’s great! / Congratulations! / That’s wonderful!

I’m glad to hear that/ Great news!/ Incredible!/ Superb!/ Sounds great! / Lucky you! / Oh, how wonderful! / Really? I can’t believe that! / Wow! That sounds exciting! / That’s fantastic!

I’m awfully sorry that… / I’m sorry to hear that.

I hope there is nothing wrong. / I’m so sorry.

It’s such a frightening experience. / I’m sorry to hear such terrible news/ My goodness! / I can’t believe it!

Poor you! / I’m awfully sorry to hear that. / I do sympathize with you. / Please, accept my deepest sympathy. / I know how you must be feeling.