FCE Speaking Phrases

Likes/dislikes
Opinion
In my opinion
Im into

I think/reckon
Im a keen/avid (surfer)

From my point of view

Im keen on/fond of (surfing)

Im a fan of

Describing pictures
He/she/they seem to be

He/she is probably
Comparing/contrasting
Both pictures show
In this picture it looks as if/though they are

In this picture we can

They could/might/may be
see whereas/whilein the other picture

They could/might/may have just

In contrast

In the background there is/are

On the other hand

At the top/bottom

In the corner

Agreeing Disagreeing
Youre absolutely right. I dont think so

I feel the same. I take your point but

I couldnt agree more. Hhhmmm, Im not so sure

I think so too.
I see what you mean but
Absolutely/totally.

Starting
Shall I start?
Asking for opinion
Shall we start with.? Whats your opinion on.?

Would you like to start? What do you think about.?

Do you mind if I start? How do you feel about?

Thats a difficult/interesting question. Would you agree with that?

Now let me see

Impressive structures
Personalising
Another point Id like to add about is
Speaking from personal experience,

Coming back to what was saying about

For me personally,..

Its also important to remember that

Id prefer to be in this situation because.

Another idea which has just occurred to me

is

Repairing and Rescuing Asking for repetition

I cant remember the word at the moment I beg your pardon, I didnt catch that.
but
Sorry would you mind repeating that?
Its the thing you use to
Could you repeat the question please?
The person who
I have the word on the tip of my tongue.

The word has slipped my mind.

What Im trying to say is

What I mean is