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Useful Phrases for Speaking Part 3

The document provides useful phrases for various speaking scenarios, including starting discussions, expressing opinions, asking for opinions, agreeing and disagreeing with partners, changing subjects, and concluding discussions. Each section contains multiple example phrases to facilitate effective communication. These phrases are designed to enhance conversational skills in a structured manner.

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Useful Phrases for Speaking Part 3

The document provides useful phrases for various speaking scenarios, including starting discussions, expressing opinions, asking for opinions, agreeing and disagreeing with partners, changing subjects, and concluding discussions. Each section contains multiple example phrases to facilitate effective communication. These phrases are designed to enhance conversational skills in a structured manner.

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Useful Phrases for Speaking Part

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 starting your discussion
 Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
 Shall I go first? / Of course, go ahead.
 Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
 Would you like to go first? / Yes, why not?
 Expressing your opinion
 I believe/think that…
 In my opinion,…
 The way I see it,…
 If you ask me,…
 I would say that…
 It seems to me that…
 In my view…
 As far as I’m concerned,…
 Asking for your partner’s opinion
 statement, don’t you think/agree?
 statement, wouldn’t you say so?
 statement , wouldn’t you agree?
 statement, right?
 Do you think…?
 Do you believe that…?
 What do you think about…?
 How about…?
 What about…?
 What’s your take on…?
 Agreeing with your partner
 I (totally) agree with you.
 You’re dead right.
 That’s (absolutely) true.
 You’re (absolutely) right.
 That’s a great idea.
 I couldn’t agree more.
 Yes, I see what you mean.
 I see it that way, too.
 Yes, of course.
 I think so, too.
 Disagreeing with your partner
 I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
 I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
 You may be right, but I have a different view.
 That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
 I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
 Changing the subject
 As for + one of the options
 As to + one of the options
 In relation to + one of the options
 As regards + one of the options
 Regarding the question of the task,
 With regard to + paraphrased question
 Concluding the discussion
 I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
 So, do we have an agreement?
 Shall we stick to…?
 Shall we agree on..?

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