Speaking expressions

1.Expressions of agreement I agree with you. I`d go along with you. That`s right. Absolutely! Exactly! Absolutely right! That`s a good point. I couldnt agree with you more!

2.Expressions of disagreement I don`t agree. I`m not sure. I don`t know about that. That`s not true. Actually, Im not sure if I agree with that. You have a point there but 3.Expressions which are used to get into a conversation I`d just like to say (I`m not happy about this.) Can I just say (my opinion) or (what my opinion is) Excuse me could I just say (what I think) Can I just get a word in, (please)? 4.Expressions of asking someone for their opinion What do you think? What do you reckon? (Informal) Have you any ideas? How do you feel about that? Don`t you think we should discuss it? 5.Expressions of opinion (or lack of opinion)

I`d say (it`s a good idea) I don`t have any very strong feelings. It`s not up to me (to decide, is it?) If you ask me I think (we should) I think we ought to (stay in) 6.People asking for reasons or explanations Why on earth are you here? Why did you lie to me? There must be a reason. Can you tell me exactly why you came? What I don`t understand is why didn`t phone? Why didn`t you tell me? Mainly because; For the simple reason that The main \ real reason was; that`s why; That`s the main \ real reason.; Well, you see; 7.Expressions which people use to recall past events or situations I can clearly remember (saying goodbye at the school gates) I can still see (my mother standing there crying) I can remember (walking into the classroom as if it was yesterday) I`ll never forget the time (we played a trick on Mr. Jones) I remember when (we had outside toilet) As far as I can remember (we got homework most nights) 8.Expressions which we use to tell someone to keep to the subject Keep to the point. Can you stick to the point? We are not here to talk about 9.Phrases which check that someone has understood what you have said Is that clear? Is that all right? Do you see (what I mean)? Does that make sense?

10.Expressions which check that you have understood what someone has said What exactly do you mean? Do you mean (I shouldn`t use it)? So, do you mean (I should be careful)? So, what you are saying is (don`t use it), right? In other words, I mustn`t use it, right?

That`s ridiculous! It`s really getting me down! That`s really annoying! That really irritates me! It really gets me! That makes me really cross! 11.Expressions of persuading or advising I wouldn`t do that if I were you. I think you are making a big mistake. Have you really thought it through? Surely it would be more sensible to What can I say to persuade you not to.? 12.Asking if someone agrees Do you agree with? You agree, don`t you? I wonder if would agree Do you really think that? Do you go along with that? 13.Saying you aren`t sure I`d have to think about it. Well, I am in two minds about it really. I can`t make up my mind. 14.Saying you would like to

That sounds a great idea. Can`t think of anything I like better. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I`d 15.Giving your opinion In my opinion \ view Generally speaking, I think Personally, I have the faintest idea about \ whether To my mind I`d just like to say As far as I am concerned I`m quite convinced that To be quite honest \ fair \ frank If you ask me. 16.Asking for opinion What \ how about you? Would you care to comment on Any comments? Would you agree with that? What are your views on? What`s your opinion? What do you think \ reckon? 17.Expressing preferences I`d much rather (do)than I could never be \ dobut I`d really enjoy There`s no comparison betweenand I`d preferto I`d be far happier doingthan Give meany time! 18. Disagreeing politely There may be some truth in what you say, but don`t you think it`s

You must be joking! I take your point but that`s not the way I see it! I see what you mean but I`m not at all convinced that Yes, but dont you think that True, but I`m afraid I disagree You can`t be serious! Perhaps, but I can`t help thinking that 19. Admitting that you might be mistaken I hadn`t thought in that way. Fair enough. Come to think of it you might be right. All right - you win! I must admit it`s true that I suppose you are right You are quite right, of course! 20. Commenting on something you know nothing about Actually, I don`t have any first-hand experience ofbut Personally, I`ve never had anything to do withbut It`s rather difficult to say but I would imagine 21. Finding out if everyone agree So we agree on It looks as if we all agree that Can I take it that everyone agrees? Are we all in agreement? I would appear we are in complete agreement.

We appear to agree on 22. Advising someone to do something If I were you, I would You`d better On no account should you You would be crazy to Why on earth don`t you I`d certainly recommend It`s high time you 23. Putting forward another point of view Yes, but on the other hand, don`t you think that But to look at it from another point of view Surely you can`t really believe Look, nobody in their right mind would think that But wouldn`t you agree that 24. Correcting what is not accurate Actually, that`s not quite right Surely that`s not right? That`s absolute rubbish! I dont think that`s correct, is it? In fact it`s exactly the opposite. Forgive me if I contradict you, but 25. Predicting talking about certainty, possibility and impossibility I doubt whether I`m bound to

There`s a fairly good chance of There`s no doubt in my mind whatsoever that I shouldn`t be surprised if I am absolutely convinced that There`s a very little chance of / that 26. Politely asking someone to repeat something I`m sorry, I didn`t quite catch that Sorry what was that again? Sorry would you say that again, please? Sorry I couldn`t hear what you said. What did you say? Could you repeat that, please? I`m sorry but I`m not sure I understood correctly. 27. Comparing and contrasting If you compare On the whole You just can`t compare I just don`t see how you can compare By and large Compared to In contrast to Similar \ almost identical to Slightly \ completely different from (not) as as

Lessthan In a similar position to \ different position from 28. Making a choice I definitely couldn`t select this one because Although this one seems,...it wouldn`t Just glancing at them quickly, I`d go for This one is certainly a possibility because This certainly wouldn`t be my choice because Definitely this one 29. Speculating Might \ could \ could well (be) \ must (be) Who knows? They \ he \ she look(s) like They look as if they are One can`t rule out the possibility that 30. Describing location and spotting similarities and differences At the very top \ bottom of the picture In the top \ bottom right- \ left-hand corner On the left- \ right-hand side In the foreground \ background Two centimeters from the left- \ right-hand side Right next to Just \ a little to the right \ left of Directly opposite 31. Asking if someone agrees

Do \ Would you agree with? You agree, don`t you? I wonder if you would agree Do you really think that? Do you go along with that? Wouldn`t you say that? Surely you don`t think that 32. Saying you aren`t sure I`d have to think about it. Well, I am in two minds about it really. I can`t make up my mind. 33. Saying you would like to That sounds a great idea. Can`t think of anything I`d like better. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I`d