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    PIDISCUSSION PARI eeelu) Ta Initiating a discussion faintaining a discussion actively in the Closing a discussion discussion. © Initiating a Discussion fate the discussion so that there are no long pauses The easiest way {0 initiate a discussion k the other candidates for their Take turns to initi in your group discussion. is to give your opinion and then asl opinions. » Useful Expressions jate a discussion There are many ways + Twould like to start the discussion by saying that... to make use of these + We are here to discuss ... onl, expressions in a group + T would like to express my view regarding this matter ... Geustion The golden rule | + Let's Jook at some possible solutions... isto be organize paca look at some possible. and vary your expressions Let’s begin this/our discussion by ... to make your discussion + Allow me to begin ... + May I begin by saying ... interesting. To ask for an opinion/prompt CEEsinaesy + What is your opinion? + What do you think about . fine cin ects ae + What is your view on questions is also an important ne . TT ein + May I know your opinion regarding . + How do you feel about ...? Asking for others opinions isa * Do you agree that way of maintaining a discussion. * What do you think we can do to * Would you like to share your opinion on + Would you like to offer your comments .. fident of what you are : ; Se een! To express an opinion/state a point of view + think ... a 9 pal thin * Tam sure that ... Checkpoint Qs _ Tbtive vs * As far as I am concemed ... x Icare that the pollution ea o, Say that ... * Lam of the opinion that ... ¥y Opinion ... + Lam convinced that . is always give problem to our health. / Ifeel that environmental pollution is a major health risk. prom my point of view ... + It seems to me that * would say that ur * Personally, I feel... I's clear to me that ... Scanned with CamScanner To express strong agreement | + strongly agree. : + Lagree completely. + That is certainly true. x rmagree. + Yes, Lam sure you are right. + Absolutely! ‘ouldn’t agree with you more. + Exactly! I + You have hit the nail on the head. * You've made your point very clear. Do not monopolize the discussion. + You have made an absolutely convincing argument. I completely agree. f f i af Body language is ver + Lagree with you. + Tam of the same opinion. eee Crocesting Four + You are right. + Tam glad you mentioned that. greement with a smile and + That is true. + T see your point. a slight nod of the head + Tshare the same view. emphasizes your message or stance. Ee 5 Rete To express partial agreement Note how the use of the connective ‘but’ or ‘however’ signals the speaker's contrasting idea or opinion. * You could be right, but ... + That is true, but ... * I see your point, but + You have a point, but * That may be so, but + Your suggestion is good, but ... * Ido not entirely agree with you. + Lagree to a certain extent, but ... Hon would ie oe ' expression sound with pauses + That’s true to a certain extent, but ... or the emphasis in different ThinkingCap. + I think you are right to say that. However, ... places? * It sounds like a good idea, but ... ‘To express strong disagreement ) + Treally can’t agree with you because ... + Ibeg to disagree. * I don’t agree with you at all. Don't SHOUT! If you disagree with a suggestion, do not make unacceptable personal * I must take exception to that comment. remarks. * I disagree with you entirely. * That can’t be true at all. * That is absolutely untrue. * That's totally out of the question. * No. I don’t think so. : To expres dingreement Confidence comes not from | Tdisagree. fe I don’t see it that way. lways being right but from . not fearing fo be wrong. Peter T. Mcintyre Teg to differ. Scanned with CamScanner NEE % What you say is very out. ‘not agree with your silly comment. ¥ don’t agree with what you've just said - ThinkingCap How would the same expression sound with pauses in different places? In ony discussion there are three viewpoints: yours, the other fellow’, and the right one. Anonymous: b= ThinkingCap Why is eye contact important? Whom should you be looking ‘at when making suggestions? X I would like to suggest my opinion that ... VI would like to suggest that -. * Tdon't think so. p * Tam not convinced that your suggestion will work. * This will give rise to other problems. * On the contrary, ... * + Tunderstand what you're saying but I don’t think that's Practica the correct solution. * T would consider ... as more important ... + I think it would be better if ... * [think you are mistaken. + Well, it depends ... * Do you really think so? I think ... To signal a contrasting idea + However, ... + But... * In contrast ... * On the other hand ... + From a different point of view ... * Looking at the other side of the argument ... © Maintaining a Discussion This is the most important part of the group discussion. At this stage, you put forth your suggestions and opinions as you discuss the causes, effects, problems, solutions or issues. You argue for you points and weigh what the others have to say in order to come to a decision. Remember that another person’s opinion is as valid as yours, especially if there is supporting evidence. » Useful Expressions f To make a strong suggestion + We must ... + There is no other way except + There is no alternative but to ... + The only solution to this problem is To make a suggestion *+ Lwould like to suggest that ... + My suggestion is + Irecommend that . * I would like to propose that + Ithink we should ... * How about ...? * think it is a good idea if ... Scanned with CamScanner 2SPEAKING 09 {Don't you think we should ... _& + My recommendation is ... Thinkingcap + In my opinion, we could ... "orety isthe spice of + What do you say if ..? life How true i this in a suggestion? To ask for a suggestion

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