16.1 When you go to bed
I’m going to bed. Listen A “I am on my way to sleep.” <“It’s late already, I’m going to bed.”>
I’m going to sleep. Listen <“Turn the light off, please. I’m going to sleep.”>
I’m off to bed. Listen <“I’m tired. I’m off to bed.”>
I’m going to crash. Listen A “I am going to fall asleep.” < – “I’m too. See you in the morning.”>
I’m going night-night. Listen < – “Sweet dreams.”>
It’s bedtime. Listen < – “Good night, then.”>
It’s past my bed time. Listen < – “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.”>
I think I’ll say good night now. Listen < – “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let mosquitoes bite.”>
16.2 When you want to take a nap
I’m going to take a nap. Listen A “I am going to take a short sleep.” <“I didn’t sleep well last night. I feel tired. I’m going to take a nap.”>
I am going to sleep for an hour. Listen <“It’s been a busy day today. I’m going to sleep for an hour.”>
16.3 When you listen to the radio
What station is this? Listen <“I like this music. What station is this?”>
Let’s find a different station. Listen <“I don’t like this program. Let’s find a different station.”>
What do you want to hear? Listen < – “I like music.”>
Turn the radio up, please. Listen <“I can’t hear it. Turn the radio up, please.”>
Please turn the radio down. Listen <“It’s too loud. Please turn the radio down.”>
Turn the radio off. Listen <“This program is absolutely boring. I’m going to sleep. Turn the radio off.”>
16.4 When you watch television
What are you watching? Listen < – “Latest news.” >
What channel is this? Listen < – “A news channel.”>
What’s on TV? Listen < – “A concert.”>
What’s on tonight? Listen <– “A science fiction movie.”>
What’s on channel eleven? Listen < – “A documentary.”>
Is this any good? Listen < – “Yes, I like it.”>
What do you want to watch? Listen < – “Let’s watch some movie.”>
Let’s change the channel. Listen < – “OK. What do you want to watch?”>
Change the channel. Listen < – “Why? Don’t you like this show?”>
Hand me the remote control. Listen < – “OK. Find something entertaining.”>
Turn the TV up, please. Listen <“I want to hear this. Turn the TV up, please.”>
Turn the TV down. Listen <“This music is too loud. Turn the TV down.”>
Could you please turn it down? Listen <“I’m on the phone. Could you please turn it down?”>
Turn the TV off. Listen <“I haven’t seen such a boring show in my life. Turn the TV off.”>
Turn it off if you’re not watching it. Listen <“Billy! Are you playing with your toys or watching TV? Turn it off if you’re not watching it.”>
16.5 When you hear good news
That’s really good news. Listen <“The economy is turning around.” – “That’s really good news.”>
I’m glad to hear that. Listen <“My mother is still at the hospital, but she is doing better.” – “I’m glad to hear that.”>
That’s great! Listen <“My sister is getting married in June.” – “That’s great! Congratulations.”>
That’s wonderful! Listen <“Our nephew was accepted at a college.” – “That’s wonderful! He is a clever boy. I’ve always known that.”>
16.6 When you hear bad news
That’s too bad. Listen A “That sounds very bad.” <“I got fired.” – “That’s too bad. What are you going to do now?”>
That’s really sad. Listen <“My grandmother died last week.” – “That’s really sad. She was a nice lady.”>
That’s terrible. Listen <“I scratched the boss’s car in the company’s parking lot.” – “That’s terrible.”>
That’s awful. Listen <“We went for a hike, and I hurt my foot.” – “That’s awful. Can I help you anyhow?”>
What a pity! Listen <“I couldn’t make it to my niece’s wedding.” – “What a pity! She wanted you to be there.”>
What a shame! Listen <“Unfortunately, the board of directors cancelled our project.” – “What a shame! The project was pretty promising.”>
I’m sorry to hear that. Listen <“My beloved dog died yesterday.” – “I’m sorry to hear that.”>
I’m sorry I asked. Listen A “Now that I know the answer, I am sorry I asked my question.” <“How is your brother doing? How is his wife?” – “They broke up.” – “Oh… I’m sorry I asked.”>
Suhardi, Ph.D 