Speaking expressions

Question 1

Likes and dislikes
* I’m into .. reading
* I am a keen on learning new languages
* I am an avid reader
* I have always been fond of spending time in nature
* I’m really passionate about..
* I have a strong interest in…
* I take great pleasure in cooking for my family
* I’ve always had a fascination for..
* I’m very enthusiastic about..
* I find myself drawn to learning new languages, as it helps me understand different perspectives
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Question 2

Opinion
* I’m of the mind/opinion that..
* As I see it..
* From my point of view..
* If you ask me..
* I hold the view that..
* To my mind… To my mind, stricter regulations on pollution are essential
* I am of the opinion that ..working from home increases productivity, but it depends on the individual’s discipline
* I’m convinced that ..teamwork is the foundation of any successful project in the workplace

Question 3

Agreeing
* Totally/Absolutely/Exactly
* I think we’re on the same page here.
* I’m with you on that one.
* I was just going to say that.
* I couldn’t agree more.
* You have a point there.
* I’m with you 100% on this one.
* I completely agree with you
* That’s exactly what I was thinking
* I see it the same way
* I couldn’t have said it better
* I totally see where you are coming from

Question 4

Disagreeing
* I see what you mean but…
* I take your point but…
* I beg to differ I’m afraid.
* I’m afraid I have to disagree with you there.
*That’s not exactly how I see it.
* No, you’ve lost me there.

• I don’t quite agree with that.
• I see things differently.
• I’m not so sure about that.
• That’s one way to look at it, but.
• I have a different perspective on that
• I’m not entirely convinced by that argument.

Question 5

Asking for opinion
* What’s your take on….?
*Where do you stand on….?
*In my opinion…., would you go along with that?
* What are your thoughts on this?
* How do you feel about ..implementing stricter environmental policies
* “What’s your perspective on.. the rise of remote working
* Would you agree that ..technology has dramatically changed the way we communicate?
* Where do you stand regarding.. the balance between work and life?

Question 6

Personalising
*Speaking from personal experience,…
*For me personally,..
*This is a topic that is particularly close to my
heart…
*It’s funny I was just thinking about this the other day.
* My gut/initial reaction is…
* If I were to choose one of these situations (part
2 pictures), I’d go with… because…
* From my own experience..
* I can relate to this because
* This is something I’ve given a lot of thought to, especially…
* This resonates with me because.. (This resonates with me because I’ve always valued education and believe it’s the foundation for success.)

Question 7

Impressive structures
* Another point I’d like to add about … is…
* It’s also worth bearing in mind that…
* Coming back to what (Javi) was saying about ….
* I’d also like to point out that…
* I think it’s important not to forget that…
* The vast majority of people tend to think that…
* At the end of the day…
* When all’s said and done…
* Additionally, I’d like to highlight that …education plays a crucial role in shaping a person’s values.
* Reflecting on what Maria mentioned about climate change, it’s evident that collective action is necessary
* Moreover, I think we should acknowledge that cultural differences can significantly impact communication

Question 8

Comparing/contrasting
* Both pictures show…
* In this picture they look as though they are….
* Whereas/while in this picture…
* In contrast
* On the other hand
* Similarly, both images highlight the beauty of nature, but they do so in very different contexts
* there are notable differences between the two; one focuses on social interaction, while the other emphasizes solitude
* While the first picture captures a vibrant street market, the second portrays a quiet library
* both images offer a glimpse into how people interact with their surroundings in different ways.
* Both images convey a sense of community,
* In this image, there is a clear emphasis on…
* Unlike the first picture, which shows a group of friends enjoying a picnic, the second portrays a solitary figure reading a book
* Despite their differences, both pictures share the theme of.
* While both pictures are visually striking, they evoke different feelings…
* The differences between these images are striking; for example, one features a bustling cityscape while the other showcases a quiet countryside.
* the first picture seems to suggest… whereas the second

Question 9

Describing pictures
*The first thing that strikes me about this picture is…
* The thing that really jumps out of this picture is…
* In this picture it looks as if/though they are…
* They could/might/may be…
* They could/might/may have just…
* I’m pretty sure that they’re feeling…
* I’d guess that they are…
* The first thing that catches my eye in this picture is the vibrant colors of the flowers in the foreground.”
* What stands out to me in this image is ..the dramatic contrast between the dark sky and the bright landscape
* In this picture, it seems as if they are…
* I’d speculate that they are close friends, given their relaxed body language and the way they interact.”
* This picture evokes a sense of tranquility, with the calm water and gentle sunset
* One detail that really draws my attention is