The document provides examples of useful phrases to use during the discussion part of the FCE Speaking exam. These include phrases for starting a discussion, expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the subject, and concluding the discussion. Some examples are "shall I start?", "in my opinion", "what do you think about that?", "I agree with you", "I disagree", and "shall we agree on..."
The document provides examples of useful phrases to use during the discussion part of the FCE Speaking exam. These include phrases for starting a discussion, expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the subject, and concluding the discussion. Some examples are "shall I start?", "in my opinion", "what do you think about that?", "I agree with you", "I disagree", and "shall we agree on..."
The document provides examples of useful phrases to use during the discussion part of the FCE Speaking exam. These include phrases for starting a discussion, expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the subject, and concluding the discussion. Some examples are "shall I start?", "in my opinion", "what do you think about that?", "I agree with you", "I disagree", and "shall we agree on..."
The document provides examples of useful phrases to use during the discussion part of the FCE Speaking exam. These include phrases for starting a discussion, expressing and asking for opinions, agreeing or disagreeing with a partner, changing the subject, and concluding the discussion. Some examples are "shall I start?", "in my opinion", "what do you think about that?", "I agree with you", "I disagree", and "shall we agree on..."
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FCE Speaking Part 3: Useful Phrases to Engage in a Discussion
In this section, we’ll go over some useful phrases that you can use in any discussion like the one in this part of the B2 Speaking. Let’s see:
Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on. Shall I go first? / Of course, go ahead. Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem. Would you like to go first? / Yes, why not?
Expressing your opinion
I believe / think that… In my opinion,… The way I see it,… If you ask me,… I would say that… It seems to me that… In my view… As far as I’m concerned,…
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree? statement, wouldn’t you say so? statement , wouldn’t you agree? statement, right? Do you think…? Do you believe that…? What do you think about (what I said) …? How about…? What about…? What’s your take on…?
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you. You’re dead right. That’s (absolutely) true. You’re (absolutely) right. That’s a great idea. I couldn’t agree more. Yes, I see what you mean. I see it that way, too. Yes, of course. I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way. I’m sorry but I have to disagree. You may be right, but I have a different view. That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you. I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options As to + one of the options In relation to + one of the options As regards + one of the options Regarding the question of the task, With regard to + paraphrased question
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we? So, do we have an agreement? Shall we stick to…? Shall we agree on..?
