Interaction: Agreeing and disagreeing Which of the following expressions can be used to agree and disagree?

Mark the sentences with A (agree) or D (disagree) 1. I dont know about that 2. I cant really see the point of 3. Oh, do you think so? 4. I see what you mean 5. I wouldnt say that 6. I see your point 7. I suppose thats true, actually. 8. You might be right there 9. Thats a good point 10. Well, Im still not convinced 11. Well, I cant argue with that 12. I suppose youve got a point there 13. That sounds like a) good idea. 14. Sounds good. 15. The problem with that is . . . 16. That raises/brings up the issue of . . . Interaction: expressing opinions Opening a discussion To begin with, We need to discuss /determine/find out Let's start by We'll start by The problem/issue/question here is . . . - Opinions Itd be better if I just dont think its right that One argument in favour of is that - Opposite opinions Maybe, but I dont see how we can Fair enough, but I still think that Asking for support or details Why do you think that? What do you think? How about you? How do you feel about that? Any idas on that Could you elaborate? Supporting your opinions Let me illustrate, For example/ instance, To elaborate, First, (second), etc.

The important thing (here) is . . . The main thing we need to discuss is . . . Let's look at . . . It looks like . . . It appears that . . . I think people should I think that In my opinion Yes, but then again Well, some people would argue that Could you give (me) an example? Can you illustrate that? What evidence do you have? Could you explain it in more detail? Could you provide some details?

To give you an example, Let me give you an example,

Clarifying your opinion No, thats not what Im trying to say What I meant was/ what I mean is No, thats not what I meant All Im saying is that.. Asking for Clarification What do you mean (by that)? What are you trying to say? Clarifying another's ideas You mean . . . What you mean is . . . What you're saying is . . . (I think) what she means is . . . What he's trying to say is . . . . Time to think Thats an interesting point. Ive never really thought about that. Um, let me think. Its hard to say.

In other words, What I'm trying to say is . . . What I wanted to say was . . . To clarify, What was that again? Could you clarify that? If I understand you, (you're saying that . . . ) If I'm hearing you correctly, So, you think (that) . . . So, your idea is . .