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High Intermediate Phrases
High Intermediate Phrases
In my opinion . . .
For example,
For instance,
To elaborate,
(These phrases can be followed by details, examples, elaboration, or a summary of your main
points.)
Exploring options
Asking for input
What do you think (about . . . )?
Any ideas?
Exploring Options
Let's look at Option 1.
Moving on
Let's move on to Option 2.
However,
Yes, but . . .
On the contrary,
(Be careful with this one. It appears to be a direct negation of what was just stated, but can
actually be an emphatic reaffirmation of one's own opinion. For example: It's not hot. On the
contrary, it's cold.??Not hot? and ?cold? mean the same thing.)
Classifying
1)
2)
3)
They are:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Discussion techniques
Opening a discussion
To begin with,
We need to discuss . . .
determine
find out
issue
question
Let's look at . . .
It looks like . . .
It appears that . . .
Responding
That sounds like a) good idea.
Sounds good.
brings up
Elaborating
Asking for Elaboration
Could you elaborate (on that)?
Elaborating
To elaborate,
Let me explain.
Let me elaborate.
What's more,
Clarifying
What I mean is . . .
To clarify,
Interrupting
Interrupting politely
Excuse me,
Pardon me,
Sorry to interrupt,
To get back to . . .
Giving Instructions
How do I . . . ?
Giving Instructions
First, (you) . . .
Then, (you) . . .
Next, (you) . . .
Lastly, (you) . . .
Sequencing
Before you begin, (you should . . .)
I would start by . . .
The best place to begin is . . .
To begin with,
Starting out
After that,
Continuing
The last step is . . .
In the end,
Simple Presentations
Introduction
(Good morning, afternoon, evening)
Main points
Let me start by . . .
Giving examples
For instance,
Let me illustrate,
To illustrate,
Conclusion
In conclusion,
To conclude,
To summarize,
To sum up,
Do you understand?
Any questions?
Got it?
Showing Understanding
I see.
I understand.
Gotcha. (Informal)
Analyzing Problems
Any ideas?
Making Recommendations
I recommend that . . .
I suggest that . . .
Why don't we . . .