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Useful Phrases For The Speaking Test

The document provides useful phrases for the speaking section of an English language exam. It includes phrases for greeting a partner, discussing topics and trying to convince or reach an agreement with a partner. Suggestions are made for being active in the discussion and not remaining silent. Phrases are categorized for agreeing, disagreeing, asking and giving opinions, showing preferences, making suggestions, responding to suggestions, making requests, speculating and buying time to gather thoughts.

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Useful Phrases For The Speaking Test

The document provides useful phrases for the speaking section of an English language exam. It includes phrases for greeting a partner, discussing topics and trying to convince or reach an agreement with a partner. Suggestions are made for being active in the discussion and not remaining silent. Phrases are categorized for agreeing, disagreeing, asking and giving opinions, showing preferences, making suggestions, responding to suggestions, making requests, speculating and buying time to gather thoughts.

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Useful phrases for the speaking test

INTERACTION
In the interaction part of the exam you will have to reach an agreement with your partner/s about
a subject or something that you have to do together.
1. Greet your partner/s
2. Discuss and try to convince your partner.
3. Give reasons for your choice.
4. Make suggestions.
5. Reach an agreement.
6. Be active. Do not stay silent.
More resources at: http://eslgold.com/speaking/phrases.html

GREETINGS
Hi, How are you? ( Im fine, thank you. And you?)
Hi, How's it going?
Hi, How's everything?
Hi, How's life?
AGREEING
I agree (with you/that)
You're right
That's right
Yes, definitely
I think so
Thats exactly what I think
I see your point
Im of the same opinion
Yes, maybe youre right
So do I
(Agreeing about a positive idea)
Me too
(Agreeing about a positive idea)
Neither do I(Agreeing about a negative idea)
Me neither (Agreeing about a negative idea)
I don't either
(Agreeing about a negative idea)
DISAGREEING
Sorry, but I disagree (with you/that)
I'm sorry, but I don't agree
I don't think so
I dont think thats true
Maybe youre right, but
Yes, but...
I see what you mean, but

ASKING FOR OPINIONS

What do you think about (the museum/ visiting the museum)?


Do you agree with?
What about you?
Are you ok with this?
How do you feel about (that/watching a comedy)?
GIVING YOUR OPINION
I think
I feel that
Im sure that
In my opinion
What I think is that
In my view / From my point of view
To my mind
To my way of thinking
I (strongly) believe that
I have no doubt that
SHOWING PREFERENCE
I feel like (chicken/ having chicken)
I prefer (travelling by car) to (travelling by bus) (used to talk about general
preferences)
Id prefer (to travel by car)
Id prefer (to stay at a hotel) rather than (go to a hostel) (to talk about
preferences on a specific situation)
Id rather (go by car) than (fly on a low-cost airline) (to talk about preferences
on a specific situation)
MAKING SUGGESTIONS
I think (we) should . . .
I don't think (he) should . . .
Let's (go to the beach)
Why don't we (buy some flowers)?
What about (the zoo/ going to the zoo)?
How about (a coffee/ having a coffee)?
Shall we (go for a coffee)?
Where/When shall we?
RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS
Great / Brilliant / Excellent!
Good idea.
That's a good idea.
Sounds like a good idea.
Sure!
Of course!
Yes, why not?
Sorry, I can't.
Thanks, but
I would love to, but

MAKING REQUESTS
Would you mind (booking the hotel)?

Is it OK if (you book the restaurant)?


Do you think you could (buy the presents)?
Will you (print out the tickets)?
Could/Can you?
I wonder if you could
If you could (lend me some money) Id be very grateful.
SPECULATING
Maybe/ Perhaps Maybe/Perhaps they are preparing a surprise birthday party.
may/might/could The children may/might/could be making a cake for their
parents.
It looks like It looks like they are having a good time.
BUYING TIME
Well
Let me see
What else (can I say)?
Is there anything I can add to that?
GATHERING YOUR THOUGHTS
Im not quite sure, but I think
I havent thought about it before, but perhaps
I dont really know, but I imagine

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