Speaking EOI IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS

A) SUGGESTIONS

ASK FOR SUGGESTIONS

What shall we do tonight?
Where shall we go tonight?

MAKE SUGGESTIONS
How about going to the cinema?
Why dont we have a meal in that new
restaurant?
We could stay in and watch a video.
Lets invite some friends round for dinner.

RESPOND TO SUGGESTIONS
Yeah, thats a great idea.
Yes, that sounds good.
Well, I think Id prefer to go to a disco.
Yes, OK
All right, I agree.

B)DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES

Which do you think is best?

Yes, thats possible.
Its difficult to decide but .
I think this is more useful because
It would be better to go to the cinema
because .

C) ASK FOR OPINIONS

What do you think about that?

Do you agree?
How do you feel about that?

GIVE YOUR OPINION

I think/I dont think thats a good idea
because
Personally, I think thats a terrible idea
because
In my opinion it would be better to stay in a hotel
because .

D)AGREE AND DISAGREE

Thats what I think too

I agree.
Im not sure I agree with you.
Yes, youre right.
Well, thats true but .
 Im sorry but I dont agree with you.

E) EXPRESS PREFERENCES

Id rather go to a campsite
Id like to stay in a youth hostel
Id prefer to go to a hotel

F) TALK ABOUT PERSONAL LIKES /DISLIKES

I love/quite like/really enjoy/dont

like/hate camping because
I find (dont find) visiting museums quite
boring/exciting/expensive/relaxing
Im (Im not) very interested in / quite
keen on sport ..

REMEMBER:

Think about the type of situation is it about you or a third person? If its about a third person, use
he or she consistently.
Give reasons for your opinions/ideas.
Make sure you give your partner an opportunity to participate equally in the
discussion.

Source: http://practiceenglishcreatively.blogspot.com.es/2011/05/intermediate-speaking-exam-
advice-and.html

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