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Phrasebook For Exams

Expressions to build variety for English Speaking and Writing tests

The importance of variety

For most learners of English, the main goal is communication.
However, if you are preparing for and official English exam such
as IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge qualifications, using a variety of
expressions is just as important (if not more) than producing
Speaking Exams
grammatically correct sentences. Here’s how you can use this This symbol means
phrasebook to help you: the expression is
appropriate for use
in the speaking

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This also means it
could be used in
IDENTIFY CHOOSE USE business meetings
as well as job
an expression you would two or three alternatives the expressions at the
interviews.
like to say in different to that expression from next opportunity. They
ways in the future. the list. become more natural as
you use them more.

Writing Exams
This symbol means
the expression is
appropriate for
written exams.
These expressions
can also be used in
academic writing or
official documents
like reports. (please
note the proper use
of commas for
writing)

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Giving opinion
I personally feel that…
I believe…
In my opinion, …
The way I see it, …
As far as I’m concerned, …
From my point of view, …
Agreeing
I agree with you/that
statement completely.
I think so too.
Absolutely!
That’s right.
Partially Agreeing
I agree up to a point with you/
that statement, but…
I see your point, but…
I think that’s true in a way,
but…
I see what you’re saying, but…
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I firmly believe that…
To my mind, …
It is my belief that…
If you ask me…
It could be argued that…
I couldn't agree with you/
that statement more.
You have a point there.
I feel the same way.
You can say that again!
I partly agree with you/that
statement, but…
I see where you’re coming
from, but…
I agree with you/that
statement in part, but…
It is partly true that….
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Disagreeing
I’m sorry, but I totally/
completely disagree.
That’s an interesting point,
but…
I’m not so sure about that.
That’s not entirely true.
We don’t see eye to eye on
that.
I’m not sure I agree with
that.
I’m afraid I disagree.
I can’t go along with that.

Adding a point
Plus, … Additionally, …
Moreover, … In addition, …
Furthermore, … On top of that, …
To add to that/the previous
point, …

Showing contrast
However, … Conversely, …
Nevertheless, … On the other hand, …
Yet, … In contrast to that, …

Summarizing
All in all, … In conclusion, …
To sum up, … To conclude, …
In summary, … To wrap up, …

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