Dear Students,
Would you like a list of phrases you can use in the speaking
exam? You would? Then you're in luck! I've split the phrases into
different sections, and at the bottom of the page is an example
conversation which uses some of the phrases in a natural way.
This is a simple guide to guide you through better speaking.
Please, watch the videos and make some notes for later use.
FCE SPEAKING PAPER – PARTS 1-4
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USEFUL SENTENCES FOR SPEAKING
Getting Started Moving to the Next Item
Which one shall we start with? Shall we move onto [topic] now?
What do you think, Bob? So what about [topic]?
Bob, I think you know a lot about [topic]. I wonder if we can compare [current topic] to [new
What's your opinion on it? Up to the problem in topic]?
question ... What about this one? [pointing to topic]
The main problem centres around ... What do you think about this idea?
____________________________________________ How do you feel about that one? We're running out of
____________________________________________ time, so let's move on.
____________________________________________ We still need to discuss [topic].
____________________________________________ Ah, that connects with the next topic. [Topic] is pretty
____________________________________________ similar to the last one - maybe we can skip it for now?
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Expressing Opinion ____________________________________________
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It's my belief ... ____________________________________________
For my part ... ____________________________________________
As I see it ...
As I was saying ... Ending Your Turn
I forgot to mention ...
I'm of the opinion that ... What do you think?
To my mind ... Don't you agree?
To my way of thinking ... Do you have anything to say about that?
I am convinced that ... Do you have anything to add to that?
I am inclined to believe that ... Did I forget anything?
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I think it would be better to...
Interrupting I'm not so keen on that. (I’m not fond of somebody)
I don't really agree with you there.
Sorry to interrupt but... Weeeeeell maybe, but...
Just a second... Yeah, but, the thing is...
____________________________________________ The problem with what you said is...
____________________________________________ For one thing...[reason 1] And for another... [reason
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Agreeing ____________________________________________
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Right. ____________________________________________
Good point.
I fully agree. Reaching a Decision
I was just thinking that!
I was just going to say that! Well, I think it's definitely not [topic]
That's just what I was thinking. We can eliminate [topic] right away.
I couldn't agree more. Don't you think?
You're totally right. So then, what do you think is the best one?
____________________________________________ I guess you think we should choose [topic]?
____________________________________________ Are we both in favour of [topic]?
____________________________________________ Okay, so we agree.
____________________________________________ I don't think we're going to agree on this! Let's agree
____________________________________________ to disagree!
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Disagreeing (with reasons) ____________________________________________
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Maybe, but what about...? __________________________________________
PERFECT PHRASES- BOOK
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