I think cold weather is better than hot weather
- I only eat organic food
- In my opinion the UK should rejoin the European Union
- Android is better than Apple
- I don’t really like Hollywood films
Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Use these phrases
- I agree that… I disagree that…
- In my opinion… From my point of view…
- It depends what you mean…
- I do… I don’t… Me too… Me neither…
- I don’t think so…
- You have a point but…
Adding a reason
- …because you can always put on more clothes
- …After all, most people can’t afford it, because it is more expensive
- …As/since it took years to leave it will take years to return
- …As a matter of fact you can get all the same apps on both systems
- …It’s true that recent movies have been bad, but Hollywood still produces good films
Now try these talking points:
- French food is more sophisticated than Spanish food
- Artificial intelligence is really dangerous
- Children spend too much time with screens
- There are too many exams at school
- Electric cars will never replace petrol cars completely
Asking for elaboration
- Would you agree that…?
- Can you give an example?
- Tell me how you came to that conclusion?
- That’s one point of view, but I think there are others, aren’t there?