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useful phrases discussing a situation (PET level)

Published on Feb 01, 2016

I use this presentation to introduce useful vocabulary in Speaking part 2 : Discussing a situation

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suggestions

asking for and making
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asking

  • which... do you think would be the best?
  • what about ... + - ing form?
  • what do you think we should do?
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making suggestions

  • We could try...
  • I think ..... would be a good idea.
  • Let's choose...
  • Why don't we choose...
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opinions

giving and explaining
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giving opinions 1

  • I think that (a book) is best because it's..... (adjective)
  • In my opinion (a plant) is a good idea. It (will last a long time)
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giving opinions 2

  • I think we should (buy her a watch because she hasn't got one)
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asking for opinions

  • What about you?
  • What do you think?
  • Do you think (swimming) would be a good idea?
  • Do you agree?
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agreeing

  • I really agree with you
  • OK. let's choose that one
  • That's a good idea
  • That sounds right
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disagreeing

  • I don't know if that's the best idea.
  • I don't think so.
  • Definitely not!
  • Perhaps you're right, but...
  • In my opinion that isn't true.
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