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Expressions For Discussion and Debate PDF
Expressions For Discussion and Debate PDF
Expressions For Discussion and Debate PDF
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EXPRESSIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
Adding an argument Agreeing
§ Also, ....
Expressing complete agreement
§ Again, that depends on …
§ In addition, …
§ Exactly!
§ What’s more, …
§ Precisely!
§ I might add that…
§ Totally!
§ Perhaps I should also mention…
§ Absolutely!
§ Not to mention the fact that …
§ That’s right!
§ Plus the fact that…
§ Correct!
§ Not only that, but…
§ You’re right!
§ You’re so right!
Giving your opinion about a topic § That’s so true!
§ I couldn’t agree with you more!
Expressing a strong opinion § I’m with you on that
§ That’s just what I was thinking!
§ In my opinion, … § That’s exactly what I think.
§ In my view, … § That’s a good point.
§ In my reckoning, … § That’s just how I see it.
§ I strongly believe in … § My feelings exactly.
§ I definitely think that … § I’ll say!
§ Well, if you ask me, … § You can say that again!
§ Well, I think …
§ I believe Agreeing in part
§ I strongly believe
§ I have a reason to believe § Yes, perhaps, however ...
§ I’m sure that… § Well, yes, but ...
§ I’m pretty sure that… § Yes, in a way, however ...
§ Hmm, possibly, but ...
Expressing a strong value ( It’s / They’re + value § Yes, I agree up to a point, however ...
adjective) § Well, you have a point there, but ...
§ There's something there, I suppose,
§ It’s a nonsense to … however...
§ ... It’s a scandal, because … § I guess you could be right, but ...
§ It’s perfect for … § Yes, I suppose so, however ...
§ It’s wrong… Likewise, … § That's worth thinking about, but ...
§ They’re ideal …
Expressing conditional agreement
Expressing certainty
§ I’d agree with you if …
§ According to government statistics, … § I’d certainly agree if you’re thinking of …
§ Actually, …
§ In fact, …
§ Clearly, …
§ Obviously, …
§ People have always …
§ People just won’t continue to …
§ Without doubt, …
§ There’s no doubt that ….
§ Undoubtedly
§ Surely, …
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EXPRESSIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
Exceptions Conclusions
Generalizations
§ Generally,…
§ In general, …
§ As a rule,…
§ Usually,
§ Typically,
§ By and large,
§ On average,
§ Generally speaking,
§ Speaking in general terms,…
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EXPRESSIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE
§ Then...
Soliciting feedback § And then?
§ Such as...?
§ Mh hmn
Making sure that you have the listener’s § Uh-huh
attention.
Keeping the conversation by showing surprise.
§ Right?
§ You know?
§ Really?
§ (you) know what I mean?
§ Is that right?
§ You understand?
§ I didn’t know that!
§ Got me?
§ Wow!
§ Got it?
§ Are you sure?
§ How do you know?
Making sure that the listener is following your
§ How do you know that?
explanation or logical argument. § Who told you that?
§ No way!
§ (are) You following?
§ No!
§ Are you following me?
§ (are) you serious?
§ Are you with me?
§ For real?
§ Okay so far?
§ How’s that possible?
§ Do you understand so far?
§ Have you got it?
§ (It) Makes sense, right? Explanations
Reminding the listener of something you said § Let’s see...
earlier. § Ok!
§ Let me put it this way
§ Remember? § Let me put it another way.
§ Remember when I said...? § Let me see if I can explain it for you
§ Here’s the thing.
Providing feedback § Here is what I mean.
§ This is what I want to say.
Keeping the conversation § I’ll try to explain.
§ Let me try again.
§ Right § Here’s what you need to know/remember
§ Okay
§ Yeah
§ I know what you mean.
§ I know.
§ I see...
§ Of course
§ That’s normal
§ True
§ Yes?
§ And?
§ Well?
§ So?
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