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Speaking Useful Phrases CAE

The document provides useful phrases for expressing opinions, comparing and describing pictures, asking for others' opinions, agreeing or disagreeing, expressing uncertainty, asking for repetition, speculating, selecting options, and adding additional points in a discussion. Some example phrases include "I'm keen on...", "In my view...", "The main connection between these pictures is...", "What are your thoughts?", "I couldn't agree more", "I beg to differ", "I'm in two minds about it", "Perhaps", and "It's also worth bearing in mind that...".

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Speaking Useful Phrases CAE

The document provides useful phrases for expressing opinions, comparing and describing pictures, asking for others' opinions, agreeing or disagreeing, expressing uncertainty, asking for repetition, speculating, selecting options, and adding additional points in a discussion. Some example phrases include "I'm keen on...", "In my view...", "The main connection between these pictures is...", "What are your thoughts?", "I couldn't agree more", "I beg to differ", "I'm in two minds about it", "Perhaps", and "It's also worth bearing in mind that...".

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Speaking Useful Phrases

Expressing likes and dislikes:


 I'm keen on...
 I like nothing more than...
 I can't stand/bear...
 I’m itching to try/go
Expressing your opinion:
 In my view/opinion
 I’m inclined to believe
 As far as I’m concerned
 From my point of view
 In my humble opinion
 I haven't given it much thought until now.
Comparing and contrasting pictures:
 X has had a greater effect/impact on…than
 The X picture is a better illustration of
 As far as usefulness is concerned,
 All pictures are interesting, but ... gives a stronger idea of...
Describing pictures:
 The main connection/similarity between these pictures is that
 The most striking difference between the two pictures is that
 What strikes me most from this picture
 What catches my attention is
 What strikes me about the first picture is the fact that...
 This picture reminds me of...
 When you give it a closer look it reveals...
Asking for the other candidate’s opinion:
 What’s your feeling?
 What are your thoughts?
 Let me know about your thoughts on this
 What about…?
 Are you with me on this?
Expressing agreement:
 I’m inclined to agree with you
 I think so, too
 That’s exactly what I think
 I couldn’t agree more.
 I’m with you 100% on this one.
 We see eye to eye.
 Yeah, I’d go along with that.
 You took the words right out of my mouth.
 Your arguments are very compelling, and I side with you on that one
Expressing disagreement:
 I’m afraid I don’t go along with that
 I see what you mean, but I still think
 I beg to differ.
 That's true in a way, I suppose, but ...
 That's one way of looking at it. On the other hand ...
 With all due respect, I can’t agree/I have to disagree
 Your logic here is flawless, but another point to
Expressing uncertainty:
 I'm in two minds about it. / I'm ambivalent about ...
 Can you take a clear stand on that matter?
Asking for repetition:
 I beg your pardon, I didn’t catch that.
 Sorry would you mind repeating that?
Speculating:
 Although I’m not sure/certain, perhaps
 Presumably,
 There’s a little likelihood
 In all probability,
 They could/may/might, seem to be/appear to be
 Judging by his/her expression, she/he must be feeling
 You can’t tell from his/her face that
 It looks as if she/he is
 The name for this escapes me at present, but it's for/it's like ...
 The name for it is on the tip of my tongue ...
 Seemingly/Supposedly/Apparently/Evidently
Selecting:
 We could narrow it down to a choice between X and Y
 If we assume that … then the obvious choice would be
 I have to admit … is the most challenging
 In terms of reaching large numbers, … might be the most effective
 There’s no doubt that …
 It’s a tough one, I’m torn between … and …
 When all’s said and done…
 I think it’s important not to forget that…
Adding points:
 It’s also worth bearing in mind that…
 I’d also like to point out that…

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