Speaking Phrases

Starting and asking your partner

- Let’s start with this one, shall we?

- Shall we start with this one?

- So, what do you think…..?

- Do you think that’s a good idea / place to …….?

- What do you think…..?

- Do you agree …..?

- What’s your opinion…..?

- Would you like to …..?

Agreeing

- (Yes.) You are right.

- That’s a great idea. / That’s a good idea. / That’s a good point.

- I see what you mean.

- I think so.

- That’s what I think too

- Absolutely.

- Definitely. That’s a good point

- Good idea. I never thought of that.

Disagreeing

- I don’t think I would …….

- I don’t think so.

- A better idea might be……

- I think it’d be better if……

- That’s not such a good idea / place to go ……

- But, I’m not sure I would ……

- Well, I’m not sure about that.

- Well, that’s true but ……

Asking for opinion

- Do you enjoy?

- Do you like?

- Where do you like -ing?

- Where do you think is the best place to do –ing?

- How about you?

- What do you think about….?

- Do you agree…..?

Showing preferences / Expressing preferences

- I think this is a good place / idea because…..

- I prefer…..

- As for me …..

- I’d rather + Vinfinitive + ……

- I’d like to + …….

- I’d prefer to + ……

Referring to yourself

- For me ……

- In my experience……

- When I was……

- When I am ……

- In my opinion …..

Giving your opinion

- In my opinion…..

- I think / believe / feel…..

- For me…..

- I would say ……
- I’d say ……. (a computer is better than a TV.)

- I’ m pretty sure that ……. (he would like a new watch.)

Giving reason

- because

- because of –ing / N

- since

- as

Giving examples

- for example

- such as

- for instance

- like

Expressing a result

- so

- to

- in order to

- for + -ing

Expressing contrast

- but

- although

- even though

-however

- on the other hand