This document provides phrases to use when introducing a topic, stating your position, responding when you don't have an immediate answer, reaching an agreement, and concluding a discussion. Some examples include phrases for introducing a topic like "I have been asked to talk about..." and "It seems that I have to explain my position about..."; stating a position like "I think/believe that..." and "Sorry to disagree with you, but I think..."; responding when unsure like "Well, I've never really thought about that, so maybe you could enlighten me..." and "Hmm, what do I think/what's my opinion about..."; reaching an agreement like "Well, I think you've made a good point because

1. Introduction:
 I have been asked to talk about….
 It seems that we have to agree on …./have
to choose the best…..
 Let´s start….
 I haven´t seen you for a long time , how are
things?
 I´ve been quite busy lately, studying for my
language exam.
 What do you think about…..?

2. Stating your position:
I think/believe that…
And, moreover….
Sorry to disagree with you, but I think…
I can see many advantages to…,such as…
Don´t you think that….
How about…ing….?

3. When your mind goes blank:
Well, I´ve never really thought about that,
so maybe you could enlighten me…
That´s a good question/point, I´ve never
thought about it…
Could you repeat the question, I didn´t get
the meaning?

4. Reaching an agreement:
Well, I think you´ve made a good point
because…
Well, maybe I´m wrong and we
should…because….
Okay, you´re right, let´s…
It seems that we´ll have to agree to
disagree, so let´s toss a coin and make a
choice.

5. Introduction:
I have been asked to talk about….
 It seems that I have to explain my position
about…

6. When your mind goes blank:
I´ve never really thought about … but I´d
say that….
Hmm, what do I think/what´s my opinion
about…..?
What can I say about….?

7. Linking sentences :
When it comes to…I´d say that….
As far as…is concerned/goes….I must say
that….
What can I say about..?
What is my opinion about….?

8. To conclude :
To sum up…
All in all, I would say that….
In conclusion…