1.

Cuando vayas a explicar algo durante tu exposición oral:

 That’s because…
 What I mean is
 In other words …
 The point I’m making is …
 That’s to say
 What I’m trying to say is…
 The reason is …
2 . Expresiones para pedir la opinión de tu compañero
 
 What do you think about ..?
 What about you?
 Do you agree?
 Why do you think that?
 What makes you think that?

4.Expresiones para mostrarse en desacuerdo

 I don’t think so
 I disagree
 I think you’re wrong
 Yes, that’s quite true, but…
 I see what you mean, but…

SHOW INTEREST IN THE TOPIC

 Really?
 That’s interesting!
 Right!
 I see
 I can’t believe it!
 Reply questions: I went to Paris – Did you?
 Uh huh
 As you said before, … (referring to what the other speaker said before shows you’ve been paying attention

DIRECT THE CONVERSATION TOWARDS THE TOPIC

 By the way,
 Speaking of…
 That reminds me of…

AGREEING: DISAGREEING

 Absolutely  I see your point, but…

 I see what you mean  Your point is well taken, but …
 I see your point  I beg to differ
 You have a point there.  (I’m afraid) That’s not always the case
 Exactly  I don’t agree/   I disagree /  I don’t think so.
 Definitely  You are / he is wrong /  I think otherwise
 I agree with you / him …    I don’t think that’s quite right.
  I share your view… I think  I don’t agree with you/him.     
so.                                                           I don’t agree with what you say.        
 I really think so.    I am afraid that is not quite true.
(The author / the narrator / the protagonist / etc.)  I take a different view. 
is   right     I don’t share his/her/your view.                
 He is quite right / absolutely right     This argument does not hold water.
  He may be right. Not at all ! Nonsens!     Rubbish !
I have no objection.   He’s off his head !
  I approve of it.     
  I have come to the same conclusion                  
   It is true/ That is right.
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SAYING “NO”

Not really, no (rather than a plain “no”)

Do you like football? –  Not really, no (instead of “noooo!”)

I don’t think so.

Are you coming? – I don’t think so

GIVING OPINION:

 Personally, I think this is a good question

 I don’t know about you, but I …

 I feel (strongly) that…
 I (strongly) believe that…
 It seems to me that…
 I have the impression that…
 I reckon…(informal)
 Speaking from personal experience,
 For me personally,

Closing conversation

 It’s been nice talking to you. Ha sido agradable platicar contigo.

 It was nice meeting you, Mr. Brown. Fue agradable conocerlo, Sr. Brown.

 I’m sorry, but I have to go now. Lo lamento, pero tengo que irme ya.

 Thanks for the information/ your time. Gracias por la informaciòn/su tiempo.

 Thanks for taking the time to talk with us. Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para hablar con nosotros.

 I’ll give you a call. Te daré una llamada.

 I’ll send you an e-mail. Te enviaré un e-mail.

 How do I get in touch with you? Cómo me mantengo en contacto contigo?

 How can I reach/contact you?

 We’ll see you on Friday. Te veremos el viernes.

See you next week. Nos vemos la pròxima semana.

 Let me give you my business card. Permiteme darte mi tarjeta de presentaciòn.

 Here’s my e-mail/office number. Aqui està mi correo electrònico / el numero de mi oficina.

 Let’s keep in touch by e-mail. Mantengámonos en contacto por e-mail.

 We’ll be in touch. Estaremos en contacto.

 Call me if you have any questions. Llámame si tienes alguna pregunta.

 E-mail me. Escríbame o mándeme un email Let me give you my business card


 Despedirse

 It was nice talking to you. – /Fue un placer hablar contigo/

 I really enjoy talking to you. – /Me gustó mucho hablar contigo/

 Thanks for the information. – /Gracias por la información/

 Speak to you soon – /Hablamos pronto/

 Take care – /Cuídate/

 Take it easy – /Tómatelo con calma/

 See you later – /Hasta luego/

 It was nice to see you again – /Has sido un placer verte otra vez/

Opinions in favour Pronun. Fonética Significado

Figurada
I like this option because ai laik dis aj lajk ðɪs ɑpʃən Me gusta esta
opshion bɪkɒz opción porque
bikoss
I think the best option is ai zink de aj θɪŋk ðə bɛst Creo que la mejor
best opshion ɑpʃən ɪz opción es
is
I agree. This is the best ai agri. dis is aj əgri. ðɪs ɪz ðə Estoy de acuerdo.
option de best bɛst ɑpʃən Esta es la mejor
opshion opción.
I couldn't agree with you ai kudn’t agri aj kʊdənt əgri wɪθ No puedo estar
more. wiz iu mor ju mɔr." más de acuerdo
contigo.
You're right. iur  rait jʊr rajt. Tienes razón.
You’re absolutely right iur absolutli jʊr æbsəlutli rajt Tienes toda la
rait razón.
I totally agree. ai totali agri aj totəli əgri. Estoy
completamente
de acuerdo
Under my view it’s the ander mai əndər maj vju ɪts En mi opinion es
best we can do viu ðə bɛst wi kæn du lo mejor que
podemos hacer
Opinions against Pronun. Fonética Significado
Figurada
I don’t like this option ai dont laik aj dont lajk ðɪs No me gusta esta
because dis opshion ɑpʃən bɪkɒz opción porque
I'm not sure I agree with aim not shur ajm nɑt ʃʊr aj əgri No estoy seguro
you. ai agri wiz iu wɪθ ju. de estar de
acuerdo
I’m afraid I don't agree. aim afreid ai  ajm əfred aj dont Me temo que no
dont agri əgri. estoy de acuerdo
I disagree because.. ai disagri aj dɪsəgri bɪkɒz.. No estoy de
bikoss acuerdo porque
I'm afraid I can't agree aim afreid ai ajm əfred aj kænt Me temo que no
with you. kant agri wiz əgri wɪθ ju." puedo estar de
iu acuerdo contigo
I’m sorry but I don't aim sory bat ajm sɑri bət aj Lo siento, pero
share your opinion. ai dont sher dont ʃɛr jɔr no comparto
 ior opinion əpɪnjən. tu/su opinión
I'm sorry I don't think we aim sori ai ajm sɑri aj dont Lo siento, creo
have the same point of dount zink θɪŋ wi hav ðə seim que no tenemos
view. wui hav de pɔjnt əv vju el mismo punto
seim point of de vista.
viu
I’m sorry but I don’t aim sory bat ajm sɑri bətwət Lo siento, pero
think what you’re saying ai dont zink jʊr seɪŋ ɪz rajt no creo que lo
is right uat iur seing que está diciendo
is rait es correcto.
Suggestions Pron. Fonética Significado
Figurada
We could do this wi kud do dis wi kʊd du ðɪs Podríamos hacer
esto
How about doing this? hau abaut haw əbawt duɪŋ ¿Qué tal si
duin dis? ðɪs? hacermos esto?
Why don’t we do this? wai dont wi waj dont wi du ¿Por qué no
du dis? ðɪs? hacemos esto?
What do you think about uat du iu wət du ju θɪŋk ¿Qué piensas de
this? zink abaut əbawt ðɪs? esto?
dis?
Opinions           Pronun. Fonética Significado
Figurada
From my point of view from mai frəm maj pɔjnt əv Desde mi punto
point of viu vju de vista
As I see it .. as ai sii it æz aj si ɪt .. Como yo lo veo
On one hand I on uan hand ɑn wən hænd aj Por un lado
understand what you ai əndərstænd wət entiendo lo que
want to do, but on the anderstand ju wɑnt tu du, bət quiere(s), pero
other hand. uat iu uant ɑn ðə əðər hænd. por otro lado
tu du, bat on
de ader hand
I partially agree we can ai parsheli aj pɑrʃəli əgr, wi Estoy de acuerdo
do it, but I would like agri, wi kan kæn du ɪt, bət aj en parte que lo
to... du it, bat ai wʊd lajk tu... podemos hacer,
wud laik tu pero me gustaría
Let me put it this way.. let mi putit dis lɛt mi pʊt ɪt ðɪs we.. Déjame/déjeme
wei decirlo de esta
manera.

Los temas de nivel B1.

– Television and mass media

 Programmes: reality shows, gossip programes, documentaries, soap operas, cartoons, the news, weather forecast, sports
programmes, music programmes, talk shows, dramas, sitcoms, series, serials, etc.)
 Advertising. Impact on people and children
 Newspapers (tabloid vs broadsheets, magazines, daily newspapers, etc.) Online newspapers
 Children and television. Violence and impact on children
 Positive aspects vs negative aspects
 Educational programmes on TV

– Holidays 

 Different kinds of holidays: package holiday, camping, guided tours, cruises

 Favourite means of tranport for holidays: own car, plane, train, etc.
 People to go with: alone, family, friends, partner, etc.
 Your last holiday
 Your future holiday
 Rural tourism (relaxing, nature, sports) vs urban tourism (sightseeing, monuments, museums)

– Education 

 Private education vs state education

  Past education vs today’s education
 Your school days: favourite subjets, teachers, school, uniform, etc.
 Technology in class: positive and negative aspects?
 Lack of money for grants?

– Sports

 Sports you do and how often?

 Children and sports. Sedentary life? Present and past, difference?
 Your opinion on risky sports
 Footballers: do they earn too much money?
 The Olympic Games

– Jobs

 Describe your job. How long have you been doing it? What do you like about it?
 Your ideal job.
 Retirement age: the ideal age?
 Dangerous jobs.
 Your opinion on civil servants in Spain.

– Technology

 How has technology changed the world?

 Past and present: comparison
 I couldn’t live without my mobile. Do you agree with this statement?
 E-books. Do you have one? Why (not)?
 Technology in education. Positive and negative aspects?
 Do children have too many gadgets?

– Money

 Social difference: rich and poor people?

 The economic crisis. How is it affecting society?
 What do you spend your money on?
 Todays’ salaries. Is it possible to save money?
 Charities. Do you give money to them? Why (not)?
 Shopping. Do you like it? Where do you like shopping?
 Money corrupts people. Do you agree?

– Music and books

 Music you like and your favourite singer/ band

 Your opinion on going to concerts
 Do you like reading? What do you normally read?
 Is reading good for children? Why (not)?
 The best book you’ve ever read
 A book you would never recommend
 Books made into films. Which do you prefer, the book or the film?

– Eating habits

 You are what you eat. Do you agree with this statement?
 Your favourite food.
 Do you like fast food? How often do you have it?
 Eating out, do you like it?
 Children and obesity.
 Organic food, too expensive?
– The environment

 What do you do to help the environment?

 Recycling. Do you recycle? What and how?
 Temperatures are rising more and more. What’s the cause?
 What can you do at home to save energy? –