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    DEBATE LANGUAGE: Professional Speaking Skills: C & I R O & P R D A

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    DEBATE LANGUAGE: Professional Speaking Skills

    CLARIFICATION & INFORMATION REQUESTS OPINION & PARTICIPATION REQUESTS DISAGREEMENT AGREEMENT
     Do you mean…?  What do you think about…?  I’m afraid I don’t agree because…  I agree with Q’s point because…
     What do you mean?  I’d like to know Q’s opinion about…  I’m sorry, but I have to disagree  That’s a good point.
     What does that mean?  Let’s hear what Q has to say about because…  I think Q has the right idea.
     Could you clarify…? this.  I see your point, but…  I’d like to add something to that.
     Could you repeat that?  Let’s consult other group members  No, I don’t think that’s true  I completely/totally agree.
     Could you explain that (in more before proceeding. because…  I fully support that stance.
    detail)?  I completely/totally disagree.
     What’s the difference between X  I take your point, but…
    and Y?

    INTERRUPTING SUPPORTING & EMPHASIZING A POINT REPHRASING CONNECTING IDEAS & SUMMARIZING
     Excuse me,…  By that, I mean…  In other words,…  Q said that…, and I’d like to add…
     I’m sorry,…  What I mean is…  That is to say,…  Returning to the previous topic,…
     Before you go on,…  An example of this is…  To put it another way,…  In light of what was said earlier,…
     I’d like to add something.  To be more specific,…  The point I’m making is…  In other words, you’re saying…
     I’d like to comment on that.  I want to stress/highlight…  What I’m suggesting is…  If I understand you correctly, you’re
     Can I say something?  I’d like to emphasize…  What I meant to say… saying…
     May I interrupt for a moment?  The crucial/essential/fundamental  Let me put it another way.
     I have a question about that, if I point is…
    may.

    EXPRESSING CERTAINTY STAYING ON TOPIC FOLLOWING UP A QUESTION REFERRING TO RESEARCH


     It seems to me…  I think we’re getting off topic.  That's not really what I was asking.  The work of Q
     I imagine…  Could we go back to…? My question is about… shows/indicates/reveals that…
     As far as I know,…  Perhaps we should return to the  Perhaps I didn't make my question  Q argues/points out/makes clear
     I think/believe… topic at hand. clear. In fact what I asked was… that…
     I’m pretty sure/certain…  I think you've answered a slightly  In a study of X, Q found that…
     I’d like to say/point out… different question. What I would  Q has drawn attention to the fact
     I’m positive/sure/certain/convinced like to know is… that…
    that…  I understand that but what I  According to Q,…
    actually had in mind was…  In an article by Q,…
     Sorry, I'm still not clear about…

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