- Well, it’s a very good idea because... - Oh! I’m sorry to her about it - It’s a very good idea - Wow! It’s a very important/ good oportunity - That’s interesting, could you tell me more about it? - That’s amazing/ surprising/ incredible - And why is it a problem? Ways to ask for clarification - Would you mind explaining to me with other words? - What do you mean exactly? Ask for an opinion - Could you give your thought on/ about...? - Do you agree with the opinion that...? - Do you have any views on...? - Do you share my view that...? - If I asked your opinion about..., what would you tell me? - What are your feelings about...? - What are your views on...? Continue the conversation - Yeah! I know what you mean but... - I think you’re right but honestly, I think is better... - That’s a good point but... - I understand your situation/ problems - I agree up to a point but... - Right! Well, in that case Express agreement - I agree with you - Exactly - I think you are completely right - I couldn’t agree more with you - That sounds a very good idea - I think so too Express disagreement: never use I don’t agree with you - Yes, but don’t you think... - That may be true but... - That’s a good point but... - I agree up to a point but... - Yes, but on the other hand... Advising - What about... v+ing - Why don’t you... v+inf - Couldn’t you... v+inf... instead? - Don’t you think it could be better to... - If I were you, I would... - If I were in your shoes, I would... Give examples - For example... - For instance... - To give an example... - Let me give an example Give an opinion - Personally, I think/ feel... - In my opinion... - As far as I’m concerned...