ASKING FOR INFORMATION

Hi Guys...now, kita membahas about "Asking for Information". Ada yang tau "Asking for Information" itu apa ? Oke, kalau belum tau ayo baca disini, hahaha...
There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:


* Could you tell me...?
* Do you know...?
* Do you happen to know...?
* I'd like to know...
* Could you find out...?
* I'm interested in...
* I'm looking for..

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
* I'm calling to find out...
* I'm calling about...

Asking for Information
Information about company :
-What does your company do?
-What is your specialty?
-What do you specialize in?
-What is your main line of business?
-We produce marketing materials.

Information about products :
-Could you give me some (more) information on this?
-What can you tell me about this (product)?
-Tell me about this one/model.
-This is one of our top brands.
-It's our best selling refrigerator.

Formula Question Word Example Finish :
-Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
-Do you know how much that vase costs?
-Do you happen to know where Tom lives?
-I'd like to know what you think about the new project.
-Could you find out when she is going to arrive?

Formula Gerund (-ing) Example Finish
-I'm interested in buying a boat

Formula Noun Example Finish
-I'm looking for information on holidays in Spain.

Formula used only on the telphone Question Word Example Finish
-I'm calling to find out... if flight AZ098 will leave on time today.

Formula used only on the telphone Noun Example Finish
-I'm calling about... the offer published in today's newspaper.