WorksheetsEffective discussion
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
When I have to give my opinion in English, I feel...
very comfortable and relaxed
a little stressed and irritated
very uncomfortable
horrified
To express my opinion, I can use phrases like...
I have the meaning
from my point of view
I guess/think/believe
as I see it
in my opinion
Check all the phrases that are used to disagree politely.
You are an idiot.
I think it would be better to...
I'm afraid I can't agree with you because...
Maybe that's true, but...
That's pure nonsense.
Write down what to say if you want to give an example: (a)
How can you translate "Ich habe einen Filmriss/Aussetzer."?
Hang on a second.
I have a filmcut.
My mind just went blank.
I'm sorry, but I don't think that's a good idea.
How do you express agreement?
I agree.
I think so, too.
Actually, I see it differently.
That's correct.
I support your opinion.
Please translate "Ich könnte nicht mehr zustimmen."
(a)
Please translate "Ich teile deine Sichtweise, aber...".
(a)
Please translate "Wie kann ich das ausdrücken?"
(a)
Please translate "Ich sehe was du meinst, aber...".
(a)
How do you express disagreement?
I don't agree with you.
I disagree with you.
Exactly.
I see it differently.
I don't think that's true.
What can you say to play for time and give yourself time to think?
Moment mal.
Hang on a second.
Let me think.
Well,...
Just a moment.
In order to have an effective discussion, it is important...
to listen to each other
to react to arguments or examples of others
to put forward new arguments
to interrupt the speaker
Choose essential communication skills!
How do you plan to get prepared for the oral test?
