Showing posts with label debate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label debate. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Debate - Caring for the elderly

 

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Debate expressions


 Agreeing and Disagreeing 

•That doesn’t take away from the fact that... 

•That’s beside the point. 

•With all due respect...

•I agree with you there.

•I agree with ---- (name). 

•I see your point, but... 

•That may be true, but... 

•We’re going to have to agree to disagree. 

•I get/see where you’re coming from, but... 

•I’m afraid I disagree entirely. 

•I’m afraid I’d have to disagree. 

•I agree to some extent, but...

•I disagree with you there. 

•Pardon me for disagreeing, but ...

Expressing an Opinion 

•In my honest opinion... 

•It is my belief that... 

•From my experience... 

•From where I look at it... 

•From my point of view...

Summarizing/Concluding 

•So let me get this straight, you think... 

•To conclude... 

•I’d just like to summarize by saying... 

•It’s time to take stock of what we’ve heard today. 

•Both sides have some valid points. 


Monday, October 19, 2020

Debate expressions

 Stating an opinion

In my opinion... 
The way I see it... 
If you want my honest opinion.... 
According to Lisa... 
As far as I'm concerned... 

Asking for an opinon 
How do you feel about that? 
Do you have anything to say about this? 
What do you think? 
Do you agree? 

Expressing agreement 
I couldn't agree with you more. 
That's so true. 
You're absolutely right. 
That's exactly how I feel. 
Exactly. 
You have a point there. I was just going to say that. 

Expressing disagreement 
I don't think so. 
I'm afraid I disagree. 
I totally disagree. 
I'd say the exact opposite. 
Not necessarily. 
That's not always true. 
That's not always the case. 

Interruptions 
Can I add something here? 
Is it okay if I jump in for a second? 
If I might add something... 
Can I throw my two cents in? 
Sorry to interrupt, but...