Discusion phrases (Advanced C1)

Discusion phrases (Advanced C1)

Why discussion phrases?

Because the can help you to express better our opinion towards a topic and sound more fluently

When you see the doggies, try to remember the phrases enlisted

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Expressing my opinion

• As I see it...

• To my mind...

• (Look), here's what I think...

• I'm a firm / big believer in...

• From my point of view / perspective...

Personalizing the topic

• As far as I'm concerned...

• From what I've seen...

• Speaking for me / personally...

• I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case

• In my experience

Agreeing

• Totally / Absolutely / Exactly

• I'm with you on that one.

• I couldn't agree more

• I was just going to say that

• You took the words out of my mouth

Disagreeing

• I see what you mean but...

• I take your point but...

• I see where you come from but...

• I'm afraid I have to disagree with you there.

• I'm afraid I don't buy it

Asking for opinions

• What do you reckon?

• What are your thoughts on this?

• Would you go along with that?

• Where do you stand on this topic?

Rephrasing

• What I mean is...

• In other words...

• To put it another way

• How can I put this...

• To put it another way