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B2 SPEAKING EXPRESSIONS
Introducing an opinion Giving an example
• That’s + adj • For example… • I think/feel/believe... • For instance… • Well, in my opinion, … because…. • …such as… • In my view… • If you ask me… • I’ not sure. I think… • No, I don’t think so… • I (don’t) think X should be + adj Likes Dislikes • I really enjoy… • I can’t stand… • I love… • I’m not too keen on… • I prefer… • I’m not too interested in… • I’m interested in… • I really hate… • I’m into…. • I’d rather + inf… • X really annoys me. • X drives me mad. Contrast Asking for repetitions • On the one hand….. • Sorry, could you say that again, • On the other hand/However… please? • I didn’t catch that. Involving your partner Speculation • What do you think? • X looks as if… • Do you agree (with me)? • X seems to be… • What about X? • X might/could be… • I think… . What about you? Keeping the discussion moving Introducing an explanation • What about this option? What do • I mean, … you think? • You see,… • How about…? • What I’m trying to say is… • Let’s move on to the next picture/option. • Shall we move on to the next question /option? Agreeing Disagreeing • You’re (absolutely) right • I’m not sure • That’s right • Maybe, but… • Yes, and (also,…) • I don’t really agree. I think… • I (quite [-] / completely[+]) agree • I don’t agree at all • That’s (so) true • That’s not bad, but… • (Yes,)That’s a good idea • I see your point, but… • I agree with you 100%. • That’s not always true. • I couldn’t agree with you more. • I don’t think you’re right. • No way! • Let’s agree to disagree. Expressing predictions Describing • X will definitely/probably happen It’s a kind of …that is used to… • X is (very) likely to happen It’s like a… • ---- • X definitely/probably won’t happen • X is (very) unlikely to happen