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    This document provides useful phrases for participating in a discussion in both an easy and more challenging manner. It includes phrases for introducing oneself and the topic, stating opinions and giving reasons, agreeing or disagreeing with others, dealing with interruptions, and concluding the discussion. The phrases range from simple statements to more complex rhetorical devices for strengthening one's point of view or undermining the opposition.

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    Discussion Phrases

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    Natnael Kidane
    This document provides useful phrases for participating in a discussion in both an easy and more challenging manner. It includes phrases for introducing oneself and the topic, stating opinions and giving reasons, agreeing or disagreeing with others, dealing with interruptions, and concluding the discussion. The phrases range from simple statements to more complex rhetorical devices for strengthening one's point of view or undermining the opposition.

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    Useful Phrases for a Discussion (very easy / not so easy)

    Start like this. Sound strong.


    Hi, my name is… and I want to say this… There is no doubt in my mind.
    We are here today to discuss... No one in their right mind would disagree that…
    We have (two) guests here in the studio. Let me The facts are clear, so let’s be clear about this.
    introduce them... It is a truth universally acknowledged that…
    Introduce the topic. Dealing with interruptions.
    I want to talk about… Hear me out, please. (= Just stop talking for a
    Some people say... but I’m not so sure because… moment.)
    The thing is this… / Our topic today is... Sorry, I haven't finished yet.
    The case we have to consider today is... Now wait a minute. (= This is going too far.)
    Hold on. (= Just be quiet for a second, OK?)
    Give your own opinion.
    I think that... / I believe that... / I feel that... I am trying to answer your question. (= Just hold it,
    all right?)
    We will argue that… / It is my firm belief that...
    Is it all right for me to say something? (= You’re
    I hold the view that.../ I am of the opinion... not going to attack me physically, are you?)
    Give reasons. Buy time.
    Now look here. / The thing is this. / Let me explain. Now look here. / Let me explain.
    Let me make this crystal clear. It’s quite simple, really.
    It is a fact that... / The fact of the matter is... Let me make this crystal clear.
    Let me give you an example... Let us focus on the issue here.
    There are a number of reasons, for example... Let’s be serious about it, shall we?
    First(ly)..., second(ly)..., third(ly)... This may be so but – and there is a big but –
    Let me come to my first point. As I have been saying before…
    Let me move on to my next point. This may or may not be the case.
    Agree with others. I have said it before and I will say it again:…
    That’s right. / Right you are. This issue deserves our undivided attention.
    You’re absolutely right. Look for a compromise [ ‘- - - ].
    I couldn’t agree more because... We can still find a way out.
    You have hit the nail on the head because... Maybe we can agree that...
    You are quite right (in saying so) because... Of course, you are right in saying that... but...
    Disagree with others. On the one hand... on the other hand...
    You must be joking. / You can’t be serious. We can still reach an agreement if we all...
    No, this can’t be right because... There is some common ground: we both agree…
    I'm afraid you've got something wrong here be- Conclude.
    cause... So, that’s it, then. / Problem solved.
    You don’t expect me to accept that, do you? What we must do now is clear, and that is...
    With due respect… ( – before you say something Well, we have sorted it out, haven’t we?
    really disrespectful.)
    It has become quite clear by now that...
    Put the opposition down. The way forward is clear then.
    Let me remind you of our agenda here.
    This is a compromise we can live with, I suppose.
    What you are saying sounds good – but it isn’t.
    On this we can agree. As for the rest, let’s agree to
    Look, it’s quite simple, really. disagree.
    Let’s be serious about this, shall we?
    You seem to ignore a few facts here.
    Come on. I’m sure you can do better than that.

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