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Agreeing and Disagreeing

The document provides language for agreeing, disagreeing, expressing opinions, asking for opinions, and settling disagreements in conversations and discussions. It includes phrases for stating an opinion, expressing disagreement, asking for an opinion, expressing agreement, interrupting, and settling an argument. It also outlines language structures for parts of the speaking test, including starting a conversation, making suggestions, agreeing and disagreeing, describing a picture, and discussing topics.

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Agreeing and Disagreeing

The document provides language for agreeing, disagreeing, expressing opinions, asking for opinions, and settling disagreements in conversations and discussions. It includes phrases for stating an opinion, expressing disagreement, asking for an opinion, expressing agreement, interrupting, and settling an argument. It also outlines language structures for parts of the speaking test, including starting a conversation, making suggestions, agreeing and disagreeing, describing a picture, and discussing topics.

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Language for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Stating an opinion  (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.


 You have a point there.
 In my opinion...
 I was just going to say that.
 The way I see it...
 If you want my honest opinion.... Expressing disagreement
 According to Lisa...
 I don't think so.
 As far as I'm concerned...
 (strong) No way.
 If you ask me...
 I'm afraid I disagree.
Asking for an opinon  (strong) I totally disagree.
 I beg to differ.
 What's your idea?
 (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
 What are your thoughts on all of this?
 Not necessarily.
 How do you feel about that?
 That's not always true.
 Do you have anything to say about
this?  That's not always the case.

 What do you think?  No, I'm not so sure about that.

 Do you agree? Interruptions


 Wouldn't you say?
 Can I add something here?
Expressing agreement  Is it okay if I jump in for a second?

 I agree with you 100 percent.  If I might add something...

 I couldn't agree with you more.  Can I throw my two cents in?

 That's so true.  Sorry to interrupt, but...

 That's for sure.  (after accidentally interrupting


someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry,
 (slang) Tell me about it! you were saying...
 You're absolutely right.  (after being interrupted) You didn't
 Absolutely. let me finish.
 That's exactly how I feel.
Settling an argument
 Exactly.
 I'm afraid I agree with James.  Let's just move on, shall we?
 I have to side with Dad on this one.  Let's drop it.
 No doubt about it.  I think we're going to have to agree
to disagree.
 (agree with negative statement) Me
neither.  (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you
say so.
Language for Agreeing and Disagreeing

LANGUAGE FOR SPEAKING TEST

PART 1: Interview with the examiner

Just try to extend your answers; avoid giving very short answers like “Yes, I do” or “No, I
don’t”; give reasons, examples and express your opinion.

PART 2: Talk about different options and decide the best one

Starting the conversation.- Shall I start? ; May I start? ; Should I start? ; Would you
like to start?
Making suggestions.- How about…?; Why don’t we…?; What do you think of…?; Maybe we
could…
Agreeing.- I think you’re right because…, I agree with you because…; That’s true
because…, That’s a good idea…, I totally agree with you…, I couldn’t agree more…
Disagreeing.- I’m afraid I don’t agree with you because…, I’m not sure I agree with you
because…., I’m sorry but I don’t agree with you…, Maybe, but on the other hand…

PART 3: Describing a picture

To describe the photo, it’s advisable to use the prepositions of place and some other
expressions such as at the top; at the bottom, on the right side of the photo…, on the left
side of the photo…, in the centre.., in the background…, in the foreground…

PART 4: Discussing about a topic related to part 3

To express your opinion you can use some phrases like


 From my point of view…
 As far as I’m concerned…
 I think…/I believe
 I think I would say…

To continue the conversation or ask about your partner’s opinion, you can say
 What do you think of…?
 What’s your point of view…?
 How about you…?

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