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Speaking Tips Functional Language

The document provides a list of phrases for expressing opinions, giving suggestions, agreeing, disagreeing, interrupting, justifying opinions, comparing, and expressing preferences. It emphasizes the importance of using appropriate communication strategies during a 5-minute group discussion without referring to notes. Additionally, it mentions that one group member should record the discussion for submission and feedback will be given based on a grading system.

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Speaking Tips Functional Language

The document provides a list of phrases for expressing opinions, giving suggestions, agreeing, disagreeing, interrupting, justifying opinions, comparing, and expressing preferences. It emphasizes the importance of using appropriate communication strategies during a 5-minute group discussion without referring to notes. Additionally, it mentions that one group member should record the discussion for submission and feedback will be given based on a grading system.

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Expressing your opinions Giving suggestions

 In my opinion…  This could perhaps be (controlled / cured etc) by


 Most people feel that …  I guess that …
 I totally agree/disagree  I’m not really sure but …
 I think it’s great  As far as l know …
 I believe …
Agreeing Disagreeing

 I totally agree with you.  I see what you mean but …


 I see what you mean.  Sorry, but I don’t agree. Personally, I think that…
 Yeah, I think so too.  But surely,
 That’s what I think too  I don’t think so.
Interrupting Responding to an interruption

 Sorry, could I interrupt?  Sure


 Can I just say something?  Actually, can I just finish.
 Sorry to interrupt you, but …
Start a conversation To move on to the next idea

 Let’s start with this one  Let’s move on (to the next one).
 Shall we start with this one?  Shall we move on?
 Let’s talk about this one first?
Justifying Opinions Asking for clarification

 I think this because…  Could you repeat that please?


 That’s why l feel…  I’m sorry I’m not sure what you mean.
 …. Therefore…  What do you mean by….?
 …and so l feel….  Sorry, could you say that again please
 As…..  I didn’t quite catch what you said
 What does …. mean

Comparing Expressing a preference

 X is by far more  I prefer X to Y


 Much / more  I’d much rather … than..
 It isn’t nearly as interesting as …….  I am not all that keen on…
 It is quicker than….  I am not so interested in...
Speaking Tips (Functional Language)
Discussion notes
Your discussion should be about 5 minutes long for groups of 3 people.

Remember: Use appropriate communication strategies during the discussion (from the table above)
You must not refer to any notes during the discussion.
Recording: One member of your group will record your discussion so that you can each upload the
video to your google folder.
You will be given feedback and a mark sheet with a grade of A (Achieved) or NA (Not Achieved).

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