DIALOGUES: USEFUL SENTENCES

DIALOGUES: USEFUL SENTENCES

Starting

A. Shall we/I start? B. Go ahead

A. Shall we start with this one? B. Of course, go ahead

Introducing

- As for the first photo, I think…

- As far as the second picture is concerned…

- When it comes to the third photo…

Asking your partner

- So, what do you think?

- Do you think that’s a good idea?

- Do you agree (with me)? / Don’t you think so?

- What do you think? / What do you think about that?

- I think… , and what about you?

Suggesting

- What about + -ING?

- How about + -ING?

- Shall we move on to the next picture/question?

Agreeing

- Yes, that’s a good point. / You have a point there.

- That’s a good idea. / That sounds interesting.

- That’s true.

- I agree with you.

- I couldn’t agree more.

- I see what you mean.

- Absolutely.

Disagreeing

- I see what you mean, but…

- I’m afraid I don’t agree.

- I agree with you up to a point, but…

- I can’t agree with you on that…

- That’s not always the case.

- Well, I don’t think that’s such a good idea.

- Well, I’m not sure about that.

- I don’t think so. / Not necessarily.

Interrupting

- Sorry, after you.

- Sorry, go ahead.

- May I interrupt?

Choosing/summing up

- Shall we make a decision?

- So, which one shall we choose?

- So, shall we choose this one?

- Do we agree that this is the best one?

Showing preferences

- Personally, I would choose this one because…

- Personally, I would go for…

- That’s fine by me.

Asking for clarification

- Pardon?

- Could you repeat that, please?

- I think you said that…