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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

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