Various Expressions used in asking for and expressing opinions Function Asking for an opinion Expressions Whats your

opinion on Do you have anything to add? What do you think of What are your views on I believe that.. I am certain that.. I must say.. It is quite clear that.. I maintain that .. I am sure that As far as I am concerned .. I guess.. I suppose . .. Dont you think that

Giving opinions

From my point of view .. In my opinion.. I think that I would say that It seems to me that I think it would be fair to say that

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Complete Agreement

Agreement I totally agree with you I see your point of view Thats true/right/brilliant Thats good/splendid idea True. I am glad you say that Yes, I feel the same way. I agree Yes, Im sure you are right

Direct Disagreement

disagreement Im sorry, I beg to differ I absolutely disagree with you Im sorry but I have to disagree I disagree I am afraid that I dont agree I dont think so I dont see your point

Absolutely/ Definitely I dont get it I couldnt agree with you more Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea I agree with you to a point I agree with you to a certain extent I think you are right but Youve got a point there but Well, perhaps you are right I agree that.but That may be so but I will take that into considerations

Tentative Partial Agreement

Indirect Disagreement

Are you sure? I could be wrong but I see your point but I think it would be better if .. Really? Oh, I dont know about that Im not sure about that I do not think that is always true because

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Some expressions used in making suggestions, recommendations and some possible responses. Suggestion Wouldnt it be a good idea to Shall we I think we should I feel that we should Perhaps we could Why dont we What about How about Lets It might be a good idea to Have you ever thought of Maybe we should If I were you, I would Dont you think we should Recommendation I strongly recommend that I strongly advise that I propose that I would like to put forward a proposal that Negative response Positive response Yes, thats a good idea That would be nice Okay I think that is out of the question I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work The suggestions will give rise to other problems Id rather not No. I dont really like the idea No, I really dont think so

Positive response

I fully support I am in favour of I totally agree with I approve of I see no objection to that I would certainly endorse

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Various expressions that may be used in persuading someone Negative response I am totally opposed to the proposal I think that is out of the question I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work This will give rise to other problems

Persuassive expressions

Have you considered Do you realize that Dont you think Wouldnt it be a good idea to I wonder if you have thought of Maybe you should consider It would be in your own interest to I can assure you that You have no need to fear

I encourage you to I am very sure there is no harm I feel you should I persuade you to

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USEFUL PHRASES FOR MY SPEAKING TEST II TASK A You need to organize your speech so that there is a smooth glow of ideas.You need to organize your speech so that there is a smooth glow of ideas. INTRODUCTION - Introduce topic -Highlight main points of task -Give definition (if any) -Talk about the most important point first -Use transition signals to connect ideas Some expressions you may use when presenting information. INTRODUCTION Let me enlighten you on Today, I would like to talk on I have been asked to talk on BODY I would like to mention briefly I would like to comment on There are several points I would like to make My first point is Firstly / First of all CONCLUSION In general All in all In a nutshell I would like to begin by The reason I am here is to talk about BODY -Include major points and elaborate on them CONCLUSION -Reinstate your opinion -Summarize main points of the topic -Give advice or recommendations

To begin with The next issue is Furthermore/Moreover/ In addition Let me give you an example Let us consider Let me conclude by saying I would like to conclude by Finally

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TASK B When managing a discussion, you will - Thank people for coming and then start a discussion - introduce the subject or problem - have to invite people to speak - need to encourage group participation - close/ conclude the discussion

Some expressions that you can use in managing a discussion.

Good morning, thank you for coming Thank you all for coming OPENING A DISCUSSION Thanks for being here Shall we start? Right, lets begin May I have your attention please First, lets tackle the issue of INTRODUCING A SUBJECT Today we are meeting to discuss Lets talk about the problem of Were here to talk about

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MUET SPEAKING PRACTICE Good morning to the examiners and all my friends. Firstly, I would like to suggest . My main point is .. (explain/give example) My next point is .. (explain/give example) CANDIDATE A The next point I would like to make is ( ) However / But / Nevertheless . Etc I have mentioned earlier that . Therefore / Thus / Hence .. etc In short Thank you. Good morning First of all, I propose . The most important factor is (explain/give example) Next, lets look at . ( ) Another suggestion is( ) However / But / Nevertheless ..etc Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .etc

CANDIDATE B

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 Those are the suggestions .. Good morning.. As a start, I would like to suggest .. It is important to (explain/give example) The next issue is .( ) Another point I would like to emphasize is ( ) However / But / Nevertheless .. Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result . In summary, I would suggest . Thank you.

CANDIDATE C

Good morning . I would like to begin by suggesting CANDIDATE D One important reason is .(explain/give example) Next, I would like to highlight ( ) Moving on to my next point, which is .. ( ) However / But / Nevertheless .. Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result . As a conclusion, I would say..

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TASK A

Each 2-min presentation should include 5 important elements:

1. Greetings 2. Repeat situation from the question 3. State the point given to you 4. 3 pts with relevant explanation & examples 5. Conclusion Greetings

1. Good morning to everyone. 2. Good morning I bid to one and all. 3. Good morning to the examinerS and all candidateS. 4. A very good morning I wish to all examinerS and fellow candidateS Repeat Situation

1. 2. 3. 4.

Today we are talking about The situation I have been given is According to the situation Based on the situation given

State the point given

1. 2. 3. 4.

I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is There are 3 reasons to support my point which is My point is ________ so to elaborate I would like to discuss 3 reasons. I think that ____________ is the best idea.3 Pts (Explanation & Examples)

1. 2. 3.

Firstly, I think thatThis is because.. Moreover,... For example, Secondly, another reason is In addition, For instance, Finally, in my opinionFurthermore, A good example is...

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Conclusion

1. 2. 3. 4.

In conclusion, this is the best point because To conclude, I still agree that In a nutshell, I feel that In short, my idea is the best because

p/s: Its ok if you dont speak on 3 points no penalty as long as you develop even one point well with good elaboration and examples. The 3 points we stress on is just for practice.you dont have a conclusion no penalty but if you manage to do a conclusion you will logically score higher because your presentation is more structured. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TALK NONSTOP FOR 2 MINS!!!! Task B Agree I agree with you. (NOT: Im agree.) Thats a great idea! I see your point! Thats an interesting perspective. I like your suggestion....

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