DialoguesIntroduction: 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…..?

Dialogues

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….?

Dialogues

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?

Dialogues

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.

Monologues

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

position about…

Monologues

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….?

Monologues

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….?

Monologues

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