This Week's Language Functions

Here are some phrases to help you in your oral test, depending on the situation, of course.

Asking for suggestions:

Any ideas?  
What do you think?
What would you do?
What would you do if you were me?
Have you got any suggestions?
 
Asking for opinions:
What do you think?
What’s your opinion of . . . ?
 
Expression your opinions:
Personally, I think . . .
To be honest, I . . .
In my opinion / view, . . .
I’m convinced that . . .
I suppose that . . .

 Expressing agreement:

I (entirely) agree with what you’re saying.
You’re right!
I think that’s a great idea!
(If you say, “I’m agree with you”*, you’re a real donkey!)

 Expressing disagreement:

No way!
You must be joking!
I don’t agree with you.
I see it differently.
I don’t share your view.
I’m not very keen on that idea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Week's Language Function (2): Opinions

Expressing Opinions:

Personally, I think that . . .
To be honest, . . .
In my opinion, . . .
In my view, . . .
I'm quite sure that . . .
I'm convinced that . . .
I suppose that . . .

Asking for Opinions:

What do you think?
Do you think that . . . ?
What's your opinion of . . . ?
I'd like to know what you think of . . .

This Week's Language Function: Agreement

Agreement:

I (entirely) agree with what you are saying.
You're right.
Of course!
Sure!
Fine!
I think that's a good idea!
I must admit that's a good idea!

Typical error:  I'm agree with you

Disagreement:

No way!
You must be joking!
I'm sorry but I don't agree with you.
I'm sorry but I think you're wrong.
I disagree with you.
I'm afraid I see things differently.
Hmm. I'm not so sure.
I'm not very keen on that idea.