Useful Expressions

Complete Agreement

I totally agree with you I see your point of view

Direct Disagreement

Im sorry, I beg to differ I absolutely disagree with you Im sorry but I have to disagree I disagree I am afraid that I dont agree I dont think so I dont see your point I dont get it

Various Expressions used in asking for and expressing opinions Function Expressions Asking for an opinion Whats your opinion on Do you have anything to add? What do you think of Dont you think that Giving opinions What are your views on I believe that.. I am certain that.. I must say.. It is quite clear that.. I maintain that .. I am sure that As far as I am concerned .. I guess.. I suppose . .. Agreement Disagreement From my point of view .. In my opinion..

Thats true/right/brilliant Thats good/splendid idea True. I am glad you say that Yes, I feel the same way. I agree Yes, Im sure you are right

I think that Absolutely/ Definitely I would say that It seems to me that I think it would be fair to say that I couldnt agree with you more Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea

Tentative Partial Agreement

I agree with you to a point I agree with you to a certain extent I think you are right but Youve got a point there but Well, perhaps you are right I agree that.but

Indirect Disagreement

Are you sure? I could be wrong but I see your point but I think it would be better if .. Really? Oh, I dont know about that Im not sure about that

I think we should I feel that we should Perhaps we could Why dont we What about Negative response

I think that is out of the question I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work The suggestions will give rise to other problems Id rather not

How about No. I dont really like the idea Lets No, I really dont think so It might be a good idea to Have you ever thought of Maybe we should

That may be so but I will take considerations that into I do not think that is always true because

Some expressions used in making suggestions, recommendations and some possible responses. Suggestion Wouldnt it be a good idea to Shall we Positive response Yes, thats a good idea That would be nice Okay

If I were you, I would Dont you think we should Recommendation I strongly recommend that I strongly advise that I propose that I would like to put forward a proposal that Negative response

Positive response

I fully support I am in favour of I totally agree with I approve of I see no objection to that I would certainly endorse I am totally opposed to the proposal

I think that is out of the question I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work This will give rise to other problems -Give definition (if any) Various expressions that may be used in persuading someone Persuassive expressions Have you considered Do you realize that Dont you think Wouldnt it be a good idea to I wonder if you have thought of Maybe you should consider It would be in your own interest to I can assure you that You have no need to fear I encourage you to I am very sure there is no harm I feel you should I persuade you to Some expressions you may use when presenting information. INTRODUCTION Let me enlighten you on Today, I would like to talk on I have been asked to talk on BODY I would like to mention briefly I would like to comment on There are several points I would like to make My first point is Let us consider USEFUL PHRASES FOR MY SPEAKING TEST II Firstly / First of all CONCLUSION In general All in all In a nutshell You need to organize your speech so that there is a smooth glow of ideas. INTRODUCTION BODY CONCLUSION - Introduce topic -Include major points -Reinstate your opinion and elaborate on them -Highlight main points of task -Talk about the most important point first -Use transition signals to connect ideas -Summarize main points of the topic -Give advice recommendations or

I would like to begin by The reason I am here is to talk about

To begin with The next issue is Furthermore/Moreover/ In addition Let me give you an example

Let me conclude by saying I would like to conclude by Finally

TASK A

TASK B When managing a discussion, you will - Thank people for coming and then start a discussion - introduce the subject or problem - have to invite people to speak - need to encourage group participation - close/ conclude the discussion

y My next point is .. (explain/give example) y The next point I would like to make is ( ) y However / But / Nevertheless . Etc y I have mentioned earlier that . y Therefore / Thus / Hence .. etc y In short y Thank you. B y Good morning y First of all, I propose . y The most important factor is (explain/give example) y Next, lets look at . ( ) y Another suggestion is( ) y However / But / Nevertheless ..etc y Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .etc y Those are the suggestions .. y Thank you.

Some expressions that you can use in managing a discussion. OPENING A DISCUSSION Good morning, thank you for coming Shall we start? Thank you all for coming Thanks for being here INTRODUCING A SUBJECT First, lets tackle the issue of Today we are meeting to discuss MUET SPEAKING PRACTICE A y Good morning to the examiners and all my friends. y Firstly, I would like to suggest . y My main point is .. (explain/give example) Right, lets begin May I have your attention please Lets talk about the problem of Were here to talk about