MODULE

Twelve

Excuse me, Could

you ?

1. Standard Competence
:
To comprehend the meaning of short-simple transactional and interpersonal
conversation to interact in the daily life context.
2. Basic Competence
:
To respond the meaning of short-simple transactional (to get things done) and
interpersonal (socialize) conversation accurately and fluently to interact in the
daily life context which involve the expression (utterances) of politeness.
3. Allocated Time

: 2 x 45 minutes

4. Directions For using Module

:
Comprehend the learning objective of this module first then try to catch the
concept described in the learning activity. To know your understanding of the
material, you can do some tasks in the students worksheet. If you have
accomplished all the tasks, you are ready to have a test then.
5. Learning Objective
:
By the end of the activity, it is expected that the students are able to respond
the expression of politeness.
6. Learning Activity
Sorry, Could you tell
me about your family?

:
Oh, with pleasure

Dear my students, how are you today? Well, today we have listening class.
You know that listening is one of the most challenging skills for students to
develop and it is also one of the most important. By developing your ability to listen
well, it means that you develop your ability to become more independent learners, as
by hearing accurately you are much more likely to be able to reproduce accurately.

Well, students. Now we learn how to respond an expression of politeness or

kesopanan in Indonesian. Do you know some expression of politeness? This
expression is usually applied when you speak to your parents or someone
whom is older than you. Listen to me carefully, Ill read out a dialogue for
you that shows politeness.
Hesti : Mom. I will decorate my room to make it beautiful. May I move
this flower vase to my room?
Mother : Ok, why not? Lift it carefully, its breakable.
Hesti : Oh.. its too heavy, Mom. Could you help me lifting it?
Mother : Sure. Lets lift it together.
Hesti : Ok, thanks.
Ok, students. Based on the dialogue above, could you identify which
expressions show politeness? Thats right, the expressions such as May I
move this flower vase to my room? And Could you help me lifting it? are
the expressions that show politeness. All right, there are some expressions
that show politeness, such as:
Excuse me, ..
May I ?
Shall I ?
Could I ?
Do you mind ?
Thank you very much.
Do you think its okay if ?
Sorry to disturb you, but ?
Here are some expressions that are usually used for polite request:
Enquiring
Responding
1. Could you ?
Sure
2. Could you , please?
Certainly
3. Would you ?
Yes, I would
4. Would you , please?
With pleasure
5. Would you like to ?
Im sorry
6. Would you mind ?
All right
7. Conclusion
:
8. Students Worksheet
:
Your teacher will read out a dialogue for you. Listen to the following
dialogue carefully then answer the questions.
Dialogue-1
Lisa : Dad. I have terrible stomachache. Would you take me to the
hospital?
Father : Of course. We can go there by motorbike.

Lisa

: Oh, no. I am in bad condition, I am not strong enough. I think its

better to go there by taxi. Would you call a taxi, please?
Father : Ok. Wait a minute.
Questions:
1. What does Lisa suffer from?
2. To whom does Lisa ask for help?
3. What does Lisa say to her father?
4. How does Lisa want to go to hospital?
5. What does Lisa say to her father when she asks him to call a taxi?
Dialogue-2
Your teacher will choose one of you as a model to read out a dialogue in front
of the class. Please listen to her/him carefully then answer the questions.
Brenda : Excuse me. Would you mind showing me the way to Kota Baru
Railway Station?
Reza : Certainly. From here, go straight ahead and you will see an
Intersection, then turn left. Its about 600 meters to south.
Brenda : Thank you.
Reza : Youre welcome.
Questions:
1. Where will Brenda go?
2. How do you know?
3. How does Brenda say to Reza to show his politeness?
9. Evaluation
:
Your teacher will read out this dialogue for you. listen to him carefully then
answer the questions.
Bertha : Excuse me, do you mind showing me the way to the Gramedia
Bookstore?
Linda : Certainly, go straight and turn left in the next intersection.
Gramedia bookstore is on your left. It is in front of Sarinah
Department Store.
Bertha : Oh, sorry. This is the first time for me to visit Malang. Is there a
lane to go to Arjosari Bus Station?
Linda : Yes, there is. You can take Arjosari Gadang or AG lane.
Bertha : How much is the fare?
Linda : Its about two thousand rupiahs.
Bertha : Ok, thank you.
Linda : Youre welcome.
Questions:
1. How many persons are there in the dialogue above?
2. Where does Bertha go?
3. What does Bertha say when she asks about direction to Gramedia?
4. Will she go to Sarinah Department Store?

5. Where is Gramedia Bookstore?

6. Does Bertha ever come to Malang before?
7. How do you know?
8. What kind of transportation will Bertha take to Arjosari Bus Station?
9. How much is the fare?
10. The sentence Do you mind showing me the way to the Gramedia
Bookstore? is the expression of