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Phrases For The Speaking Exam

The document provides phrases for expressing opinions, agreement, disagreement, and interruption. It also includes phrases for moving discussion to the next topic, ending one's turn, and reaching a decision.

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Phrases For The Speaking Exam

The document provides phrases for expressing opinions, agreement, disagreement, and interruption. It also includes phrases for moving discussion to the next topic, ending one's turn, and reaching a decision.

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GETTING STARTED

Which one shall we start with? What do you think, Bob? Bob, I think you know a lot about [topic].
What's your opinion on it?

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING OPINIONS

I think.... I feel.... I guess.... In my view.... In my eyes....

From my perspective.... From my view point.... Personally, I think....

What I mean is.... Some people say that....

It is generally accepted that.... It goes without saying that.... I’m of the opinion that....

I believe.... I suppose.... According to me.... In my opinion....

It seems to me that.... From my point of view....

As far as I’m concerned.... I’d like to point out that.... Generally it is thought that.... Well, it is considered
that.... My impression is that.... I hold the view that....

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING AGREEMENT

I agree.... Definitely.... Absolutely.... I see your point....

I’d go along with that view to a point... I have to side with you on this one.... I think so too....

That’s a good point.... You’re right, that’s a good point.... That’s true....

You have my full agreement.... Ok, that’s convincing.... You took the words right out of my mouth...

I totally agree.... I couldn’t agree more.... Precisely.... I see what you are getting at....

Sure, that’s one way of looking at it.... I suppose so.... I’d go along with that....

I see exactly what you mean.... Actually, I think you’re right.... Well, I agree with you here....

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING DISAGREEMENT

I see your point, but.... That’s one way of looking at it, however.... Well, I see things rather differently....

I’m not sure I go along with that view.... I agree up to a point, but.... I wouldn’t quite put it that way
myself....

I can’t/ couldn’t go along with that.... You’ve got to be kidding.... I find that very difficult to accept....

Not necessarily.... There is no way I could agree with that.... No, I’m not sure about that because....

We don’t seem to be in complete agreement.... I see what you are getting at, but.... I completely
disagree....

Umm, I’m not sure about that.... I don’t really agree with that idea.... You could say that, however....

I still have my doubts.... That’s out of question....


Well, I don’t quite agree with you.... We don’t seem to agree here.... That’s not always true....

I don’t think so.... I’m afraid, I disagree....

PHRASES FOR EXPRESSING INTERRUPTION

Sorry to interrupt, but.... Is it ok if I jump in for a moment.... If I may interrupt.... Do you mind if I add
something....

Excuse me, but in my opinion.... Excuse me for a second, but.... Let me finish what I have to say first....

Excuse me for interrupting, but.... Well, that reminds me that.... I don’t mean to intrude, but....

Sorry, but can you let me finish....

Before you go on, I’d like to say something.... Before you move on, I’d like to say something.... Just a
moment, I like to add something here....

Can I add something here.... If I might add something.... Can I throw my two cents in.... Umm, well not
really....

Are you telling that....

Sorry, but I’m not done yet.... May I say something here.... Sorry to cut you off, but.... So, you’re telling
me.... Well, if that is the case.... Wait a minute....

MOVING TO THE NEXT ITEM

Shall we move onto [topic] now? So what about [topic]? I wonder if we can compare [current topic] to
[new topic]?

What about this one? [pointing to topic] What do you think about this idea? How do you feel about
that one?

We're running out of time, so let's move on. We still need to discuss [topic]. Ah, that connects with
the next topic.

[Topic] is pretty similar to the last one - maybe we can skip it for now?

ENDING YOUR TURN

What do you think? Don't you agree? Do you have anything to say about that? Do you have anything
to add to that? Did I forget anything?

REACHING A DECISION

Well, I think it's definitely not [topic] We can eliminate [topic] right away. Don't you think?

So then, what do you think is the best one? I guess you think we should choose [topic]?

Are we both in favour of [topic]? Okay, so we agree.

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