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● Starting your discussion

● Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.


● Shall I go first? / Of course, go ahead.
● Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
● Would you like to go first? / Yes, why not?

● Expressing your opinion


● I believe/think that…
● In my opinion,…
● The way I see it,…
● If you ask me,…
■ I would say that…
■ It seems to me that…
■ In my view…
■ As far as I’m concerned,…

● Asking for your partner’s opinion


■ statement, don’t you think/agree?
■ statement, wouldn’t you say so?
■ statement , wouldn’t you agree?
■ statement, right?
■ Do you think…?
■ Do you believe that…?
■ What do you think about…?
■ How about…?
■ What about…?
■ What’s your take on…?
● Agreeing with your partner
■ I (totally) agree with you.
■ You’re dead right.
■ That’s (absolutely) true.
■ You’re (absolutely) right.
■ That’s a great idea.
■ I couldn’t agree more.
■ Yes, I see what you mean.
■ I see it that way, too.
■ Yes, of course.
■ I think so, too.

● Disagreeing with your partner


■ I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
■ I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
■ You may be right, but I have a different view.
■ That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
■ I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.

● Changing the subject


■ As for + one of the options
■ As to + one of the options
■ In relation to + one of the options
■ As regards + one of the options
■ Regarding the question of the task,
■ With regard to + paraphrased question
● Concluding the discussion
■ I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
■ So, do we have an agreement?
■ Shall we stick to…?
■ Shall we agree on..?

● Agreeing:

● You’re absolutely right.


● I see eye to eye with you.
● I totally agree.

● Disagreeing:

● I see what you mean, but I don’t think the same way.
● I think I would actually have to disagree.
● I see it a different way.

● Asking for an opinion:

● What’s your point of view?


● How do you feel about this one?
● Would you go along with me?
● Expressing your opinion:

● I believe/think that…
● In my opinion,…
● If you ask me,…

● Starting the discussion:

● Shall I start?
● Shall I go first?
● Would you like to begin or shall I?
● 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?
● 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?
● Interrupting
● Sorry to interrupt but...
● Just a second...
● Agreeing
● Right.
● Good point.
● I fully agree.
● I was just thinking that!
● I was just going to say that!
● That's just what I was thinking.
● I couldn't agree more.
● You're totally right.
● Disagreeing (with reasons)
● Maybe, but what about...?
● I think it would be better to…
● I'm not so keen on that.
● I don't really agree with you there.
● Weeeeeell maybe, but…
● Yeah, but, the thing is…
● The problem with what you said is…
● For one thing...[reason 1] And for another... [reason 2]
● 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.
● I don't think we're going to agree on this!
● Let's agree to disagree!
● Getting Started
● Which one shall we start with?
● What do you think, Bob?
● Bob, you know a lot about [topic]. What’s your opinion on it?
● Agreeing
● I completely agree.
● I couldn’t agree more.
● You’re right.
● I see your point.
● I know what you mean.
● I agree with you on that.
● Exactly!
● Absolutely!
● Definitely!
● That’s a good point.
● Disagreeing
● I don’t agree with you.
● I totally disagree.
● I think it would be better to…
● I’m not so sure about that.
● Maybe, but what about…?
● Yeah, but the thing is…
● The problem with what you said is…
● I respectfully disagree with you.
● I see where you’re coming from, but…
● Changing topics
● Let’s move on.
● What’s your opinion on [topic]?
● What do you think about [topic]?
● What are your thoughts on this one? [pointing to topic]
● I wonder how you feel about that topic?
● Asking questions
● Do you agree?
● What’s your idea?
● What do you think? / Why do you think that?
● Do you have anything to add?
● Do you have any other comments?
● Do you know what I mean?
● What are your thoughts?
● How do you feel about it?
● Reaching a Decision
● I think we can eliminate [topic]. Don’t you think?
● Well, it’s definitely not [topic].
● 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]?
● I don’t think we’re going to agree on this!
● Let’s agree to disagree on this.
● Ok, so we agree.

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