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CONVERSATIONAL PHRASESReacting to news
Oh, really! I didn`t know about it! Never thought about it! I can`t imagine! / I can`t believe it! Who would have thought about it! I`m really surprised / shocked. It`s amazing / surprising / incredible / great / terrible! e.t.c. Looks like that. You must be joking / kidding! You are pulling my leg! Oh, not again! No wonder. Really? Glad to hear it.
Reacting to questions and requests
Honestly – I have no idea. Sorry. Sorry. I`d be glad to, but… Goodness knows. Well, let me think… Well, that`s a problem. But don`t worry, we`ll manage somehow. Well, I can`t say just now / I don`t remember / I don`t know for sure. I`ll ask and tell you. Ah, it`s quite simple. No problem. Don`t even think of it! Don`t even ask me! No way! It won`t go!
Telling a story
Well, I`d like to say some words about … I`ll start with … To begin with, … First - how it all began / started/ It all started not bad, but then… You see, the point is / was that… And what do you think happened next? Can you imagine? / Can you believe it? I didn`t really know what to do. So, as I already said / as I said before… Anyway, … I was really shocked / surprised / amazed / bored / disappointed e.t.c. Well, it was the most exciting thing ever happened to me! That`s how it was / That`s how it happened. I must say I`ve never regretted it. That was something! So, what else to say here?
Giving opinions and advice
To begin with, … First of all… Besides… What`s more… I also think / believe that.. On one hand… On the other hand… And don`t forget that… Personally I think / believe / I am (not) sure that… As for me… / In my opinion… / To my mind… If you ask me… I see it like this: … The point / the problem / the most interesting thing here is that… I doubt if… I doubt that… I just wonder if… And one more thing. All in all… I don`t deny that (…), but… If I were you, I would / wouldn`t… Look, why not try (…) ? Why don`t you (…)? You`d better (…)
Agreeing, approving
You are absolutely right. Right you are! Well, I agree. I quite agree here. Wow, that`s great! / That`s a great idea! / Good idea! I like it. Hey, it would be great! No doubt. It goes without saying. Certainly / naturally / Of cause / Sure / Exactly. I would do the same. Well, looks like this.
Disagreeing, criticizing
Do you really think so? I am not sure. Do you really think / believe that…? I wouldn`t say so. Are you sure? I doubt it. Are you crazy? You are killing me! Who told you that? Why do you think so? What a rubbish! Nothing of that kind. And you call this (…)?! But it is just unfair / stupid / silly / terrible! e.t.c. Well, I don`t deny that (…), but… I don`t think you are right here. I see nothing interesting / exciting in (…) I can`t see / I don`t know what people find in (…) /what you find in (…). Look, what do you find in (…) Well, say / think whatever you wish, but… (That`s) easier said than done. All the same, I`d better… OK, do as you wish, but don`t say I didn`t warn you! And you think it`s a good idea? Why do it? Why waste time on (…)? Are you really going to (…)? I don`t think it will go. I don`t think it will work. Don`t be stupid / silly!
Interrupting
Sorry for interrupting, but… Excuse, I just wanted to add / ask something. Can I add smething here? Excuse me, just a moment. May I ask a question?
Asking for opinions, advice, help and information
So what do you think of it? So what do you say? Do you think it is worth trying? Don`t you agree? What would you advise? Do you think it will go? Do you think it will work? Look, I seem to have a problem. I want / need your advice. Have you ever heard about (…) Do you happen to know / remember (…)? Have I got it right?
Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1169
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