Book1,3 Useful Pfrases For The Oral Communication Exam

Question 1

Expressing opinion

Answer 1

To the best of my knowledge,…
As far as I know,…
I honestly believe that…
It’s my belife that…
To my mind,…
The way I see it,…
I’m convinced that…

Question 2

Marking transition between ideas

Answer 2

Coming back to the point…
However, I should also mention…
There’s something else I’d rather tell you.
Having said that,…

Question 3

Giving examples

Answer 3

Let me illustrate my viewpoint…
Take…for example…
To be more specific,…

Question 4

Inviting participation or discussion

Answer 4

I wonder what your opinion is.
Do you see what I mean?
I don’t know if you agree with me…
Do you share my viewpont?
How about you?

Question 5

Agreeing

Answer 5

I would go along with most of that…
There might be something in what you say…
I couldn’t agree more with you…
You’re quite right in what you say…
I share your opinion…

Question 6

Disagreeing

Answer 6

You have a point there, but…
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that…
I see what you mean, but…
There’s a lot in what you say, but…
That’s not the way I see it.

Question 7

Getting more information

Answer 7

I would be happy if you told me more about…
Could you say that in more deatil?
What I really intrested in is…
Is there something else you could add?

Question 8

Answering questions

Answer 8

It’s difficult to say…
I suppose it depends on your point of view.
To tell you the truth,…
Well, I must tell you…
To start with, I should say…

Question 9

If you don’t know the answer

Answer 9

I’m afraid I don’t know.
I think I would need more time to answer that.
I don’t think I can reflect on that now.
I haven’t really thought of that.
Can we get back to this a bit later?

Question 10

To hesitate when beginning a turn

Answer 10

How to put it
What’s the right word
Oh, it’s on the tip of my tongue
Actually,
Basically,
You know,

Question 11

To interrupt someone

Answer 11

Can I just quick say a word…
Sorry to interrupt, but…
Sorry, do you mind if I just add something to that?

Question 12

Redirecting a conversation

Answer 12

I think there’s something I could add to that…
Well, I think this leads us to another point…
It’s surprising you ashould say no, because…

Question 13

If you need the speaker to repeat something

Answer 13

Would you mind saying it again, please?
I’m affraid I’ve lost track. Can you repeat it, please?
Can I ask you to get back to this point again?

Question 14

If the speaker is talking too quickly or softly

Answer 14

I’m affraid I couldn’t catch what you are saying.
Could you slow down a bit, please?
Sorry, I can’t hear you properly.
Can I ask you to speak up a bit, please?

Question 15

Clarifying or restating

Answer 15

What exactly are you aiming at?
Are you suggesting that…?
Just to make it clear,…
I’d like to see if I got you right…
I came to understand that…
That is to say,…
So what I’m trying to say it…
Is that the point you’re trying to make?

Question 16

Concluding

Answer 16

Last but not least,…
So basically, what we have agreed on is…
So what I’ve been trying to tell you so far is…
To make a long story short,…

Question 17

If you do not understand the speaker

Answer 17

I’m affraid I still don’t get it.
I’m sorry. I don’t think I can follow you.
So do I get it right that you said…?