06 Likes and Dislikes
I don’t feel like cooking.
I like Chinese food.
I love dogs.
I don’t like him.
Do you like football?
I hate the Yankees.
I’m crazy about pizza.
I’m craving something to eat.
I don’t care for your opinion.
I care about you a great deal.
I loathe the sight of you.
I’m fond of Italian music.
He doesn’t find his job very appealing.
She’s attracted to fast cars.
I can’t stand these people.
07 Hopes and Desires
I hope we win the tournament this year.
I hope so too.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
I wish it would stop raining.
I was thinking about going to that new place.
I want to be a doctor.
I trust that all will be well.
I believe things will get better.
I could really use a drink right now.
I hope she feels better.
Their only desire is for a new home.
He’s the best hope for the team.
I keep hoping that things will get better.
I have to have that car.
I need to be alone. = Leave me alone.
08 Delights and Surprises
Oh, it’s wonderful.
Really?
This is such a surprise!
Wow, I’m so happy!
Can you believe what our teacher did today?
This comes as a surprise.
The best thing happened to me today.
This is better than expected.
How delightful!
This is incredible.
I can’t believe how good this is.
This is terrific.
That’s fantastic.
Well, this is a nice surprise.
I’m delighted to see you.
09 Advice and Suggestions
I suggest you start thinking about careers with animals.
My advice to you is to enjoy those things.
I’ll think about it.
Can I give you some advice?
What do you suggest?
Can I give you some insights?
I suggest you do what he says.
My advice would be to go home.
Is that your advice?
What would you do in my shoes?
I’d recommend that you try to relax.
May I make a suggestion?
What do you think I should do?
Let me give you a bit of advice.
What would be your advice?
10 Wishes and Congratulations
Congratulations.
I’m sure you deserve it.
I’m sure you’ll do fine.
Good luck.
I wish you the best.
That’s great.
Outstanding.
Allow me to congratulate you.
I wish you well.
You have my best wishes.
Good job.
Please accept my warmest congratulations.
I must congratulate you.
I wish you nothing but the best.
I wish you good luck.
11 Complaints
I just want to get this mess straightened out.
I hate this weather.
It’s sucked.
I have had it up to here with guy.
I’ve got a real problem with one of my co-workers.
This is awful.
I can’t stand this.
I’m going to complain about this.
I’m fed up with your behavior.
I’ve had it up to here with you.
This is intolerable.
I’ll not accept this situation.
I will not stand for this.
I’m going to give him a piece of my mind.
I want to make a complaint.
12 Invitations
Let’s get out of here.
Do you want to come?
Thanks for the invitation.
I was going to invite you in for some coffee.
I’d like to invite you to a match.
Do you want to get some lunch?
Why don’t you come over later?
Are you free tonight?
What are you doing later?
Let’s meet later.
Come see me sometime.
Give me a call next time you’re in town.
I’d like to see you again.
Would you like to get dinner sometime?
When can I see you again?
13 Requests
I keep asking her to turn down her music.
It’s a small request.
She has to turn it down.
I’m just requesting that you keep him in your yard.
I need to borrow your computer.
Can I see that book?
Could you move over a little bit?
You’re requested to be in court next week.
My request for a raise was rejected.
Can I make one small request?
That’s a pretty big request.
Why don’t you just request some help at work?
This is one of the most requested songs on the radio.
Could you give me a hand with this box?
Would you mind being a little bit quieter?
14 Plans and Decisions
I’ll keep thinking about it.
We may just have to share my car for a while.
We need to start a college fund for Tyler.
Do you know what you’re doing after graduation?
I haven’t made up my mind yet.
I’ll let you know what I decide.
I have to make a difficult choice.
Decide quickly.
I hadn’t anticipated that.
What do you plan to do about this mess?
The disaster was a result of poor planning.
I plan to take the next train out of here.
I intend to buy a new house.
I had only the best intentions.
Everything is going according to plan.
15 Certainty and Uncertainty
To be honest, I’m not certain.
Maybe.
I couldn't say for sure.
I couldn't say for definite.
I couldn't say absolutely.
I’m positive that he did it.
I’m certain of it.
I’m not sure that’s a good idea.
I can’t be certain of what time I left the office.
I’ve no idea where my shoes are.
I’m not certain if he’s telling the truth.
Are you certain this is what you want to do?
I swear this is the truth.
I have no doubt about how I feel.
Absolutely.