CONVERSATION TIPS

Expressing opinion: Suggestions:

 I think / consider / believe / suppose /  How about moving on to….?

feel that…  Let’s discuss a different one now.
 In my opinion…  Let’s talk about the advantages /
 In my experience, … disadvantages now.
 I might be wrong but…  Why don’t we…?
Interrupting
Asking for opinion:
 Could I just say something here?
 what do you think about …?
 Sorry for interrupting you but I’d like to
 What are your thoughts on…?
say that…
 What about you?
 May I add something?
 What about –ing?
 How about you? Correcting someone

 How about –ing?  Sorry, I think you have misunderstood

 Do you agree? me.

Expressing agreement:  That’s not what I meant. I wanted to

 I agree with you. say that…

 I totally agree.  I haven’t made myself clear. I wanted

 I couldn’t agree with you more. to say…

 You’re right.
 I think the same.
 It sounds good.
 Yes, why not?

Expressing disagreement:

 I don’t agree with you.

 I’m not sure I agree with you.
 I’m afraid I don’t agree.
 I’m sorry but I don’t share your opinion.
 I don’t think the same.
 I’m not very keen on that idea.
 To be honest, that’ s not how I see it.