4th WB Check: File 3B & Practical English (pp. 20-23)

Please have your Workbook ready by Wednesday 26 October. Remember to hand it in punctually. In case you don't attend that class, ask a classmate or a person to give it to me. I won't accept belated homework.

SPEAKING TEST (USEFUL LANGUAGE)

Remember that your Speaking test is about discussing one of the statements from exercise 7a (Student's Book, p. 27) in groups of 3 students. You should agree or disagree with it, express your point of view, and give your own reasons. Also, you should listen to your partners' opinions carefully, share your thoughts with them, and interact properly. For that reason, you'll need some useful expressions that help you ask for and express opinions, agree, disagree, and interrupt during your discussion.

So, take a look at the following phrases and learn the ones you like most.

Asking for and expressing opinions

What do you think of...?
How do you feel about...?
What's your opinion of...?
From my point of view, I think...
Personally I think...
I believe...
In my opinion,
In my view,
It seems to me that...
If you ask me, ...
I suppose it depends on...
(I think) it depends.
I think... should...
I don't think... should...
I suppose (that)...
I'm not sure.
For example...

Agreeing

I agree.
I think you're right.
Yes, that's absolutely true.
Yes, you're absolutely right.
Yes, I couldn't agree with you more!
I completely agree.
Well, I suppose you may be right.

Disagreeing

I don't agree.
I don't think you're right.
Are you sure about that?
Do you really think so?
Well, that's true, but...
No, I'm afraid I can't agree with you (there) / (about that).
No, I'm sorry but I disagree with you (there) / (about that).
I'm not sure you're right (about that).
I don't agree at all.

Interrupting

I'd like to make a point.
Sorry to interrupt (you) but...