Speaking Useful Phrases

Expressing likes and dislikes:

 I'm keen on...
 I like nothing more than...
 I can't stand/bear...
 I’m itching to try/go
Expressing your opinion:
 In my view/opinion
 I’m inclined to believe
 As far as I’m concerned
 From my point of view
 In my humble opinion
 I haven't given it much thought until now.
Comparing and contrasting pictures:
 X has had a greater effect/impact on…than
 The X picture is a better illustration of
 As far as usefulness is concerned,
 All pictures are interesting, but ... gives a stronger idea of...
Describing pictures:
 The main connection/similarity between these pictures is that
 The most striking difference between the two pictures is that
 What strikes me most from this picture
 What catches my attention is
 What strikes me about the first picture is the fact that...
 This picture reminds me of...
 When you give it a closer look it reveals...
Asking for the other candidate’s opinion:
 What’s your feeling?
 What are your thoughts?
 Let me know about your thoughts on this
 What about…?
 Are you with me on this?
Expressing agreement:
 I’m inclined to agree with you
 I think so, too
 That’s exactly what I think
 I couldn’t agree more.
 I’m with you 100% on this one.
 We see eye to eye.
 Yeah, I’d go along with that.
 You took the words right out of my mouth.
 Your arguments are very compelling, and I side with you on that one
Expressing disagreement:
 I’m afraid I don’t go along with that
 I see what you mean, but I still think
 I beg to differ.
 That's true in a way, I suppose, but ...
 That's one way of looking at it. On the other hand ...
 With all due respect, I can’t agree/I have to disagree
 Your logic here is flawless, but another point to
Expressing uncertainty:
 I'm in two minds about it. / I'm ambivalent about ...
 Can you take a clear stand on that matter?
Asking for repetition:
 I beg your pardon, I didn’t catch that.
 Sorry would you mind repeating that?
Speculating:
 Although I’m not sure/certain, perhaps
 Presumably,
 There’s a little likelihood
 In all probability,
 They could/may/might, seem to be/appear to be
 Judging by his/her expression, she/he must be feeling
 You can’t tell from his/her face that
 It looks as if she/he is
 The name for this escapes me at present, but it's for/it's like ...
 The name for it is on the tip of my tongue ...
 Seemingly/Supposedly/Apparently/Evidently
Selecting:
 We could narrow it down to a choice between X and Y
 If we assume that … then the obvious choice would be
 I have to admit … is the most challenging
 In terms of reaching large numbers, … might be the most effective
 There’s no doubt that …
 It’s a tough one, I’m torn between … and …
 When all’s said and done…
 I think it’s important not to forget that…
Adding points:
 It’s also worth bearing in mind that…
 I’d also like to point out that…