Likes/dislikes Opinion

I’m into… In my opinion…

I’m a keen/avid (surfer) I think/reckon…

I’m keen on/fond of (surfing) From my point of view…

I’m a fan of…  

Describing pictures

He/she/they seem to be…

Comparing/contrasting
He/she is probably…
Both pictures show…
In this picture it looks as if/though they
In this picture we can see… whereas/while in the other
They could/might/may be…
picture…
They could/might/may have just…
In contrast
In the background there is/are…
On the other hand
At the top/bottom…

In the corner…

Agreeing
Disagreeing
You’re absolutely right.
I don’t think so…
I feel the same.
I take your point but…
I couldn’t agree more.
Hhhmmm, I’m not so sure…
I think so too.
I see what you mean but…
Absolutely/totally.

Starting Asking for opinion

Shall I start? What’s your opinion on….?

Shall we start with….? What do you think about….?

Would you like to start? How do you feel about…?

Do you mind if I start? Would you agree with that?

 That’s a difficult/interesting question.

Now let me see…

Personalising Impressive structures

Speaking from personal experience,… Another point I’d like to add about … is

For me personally,.. Coming back to what… was saying abou

I’d prefer to be in this situation because…. It’s also important to remember that…

  Another idea which has just occurred to

Repairing and Rescuing I have the word on the tip of my tongue.

I can’t remember the word at the moment but… The word has slipped my mind.

It’s the thing you use to… What I’m trying to say is…

The person who… What I mean is…

FCE Speaking Phrases