Initiating a
Discussion
Take turns to initiate the discussion so that there are
no long pauses or silence during the discussion. The easiest way to initiate a discussion is
to give your opinion and then ask the other candidates for their opinions.
Useful Expressions to Initiate a Discussion
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Function
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Expression
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To start a
discussion
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· I would like to start the
discussion by saying that . . .
· Can we start the
discussion now?
· I would like to express
my view regarding this matter . . .
· Today we are going to
discuss . . .
· We are here to discuss .
. .
· Let’s being our discussion
by . . .
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To ask for an
opinion
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· What do you think about .
. . ?
· What is your opinion?
· Any comments?
· What is your view on . .
. ?
· May I know your opinion
regarding . . . ?
· Do you agree . . . ?
· Would you like to share
your opinion/view with us?
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To give an
opinion/state point of view
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· I think . . .
· I feel . . .
· I must say . . .
· As for as I am concerned
. . .
· I strongly believe . . .
· Personally, I feel . . .
· In my opinion . . .
· My opinion is that . . .
· I am of the opinion that
. . .
· I am sure that . . .
· I am convinced that . . .
· My point of view is . . .
· From my point is view . .
.
· It seem to me that . . .
· I would say that . . .
· It’s quite clear that . .
.
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To express
strong agreement
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· I strongly agree . . .
· I agree completely . . .
· I agree absolutely . . .
· I am in complete agreement.
· I couldn’t agree with you
more.
· That’s certainly sure.
· Exactly! You have hit the
nail on the head.
· Yes. I’m sure you are right.
· Absolutely!
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To express
agreement
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· I agree.
· That’s right.
· You’re right.
· That’s true.
· I think you are right.
· I am glad you mentioned
that.
· I agree with you.
· I share the same view.
· I am of the same opinion.
· I suppose that’s true.
· You could be right
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To express
partial agreement
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· You could be right but .
. .
· That’s true but . . .
· I see your point but . .
.
· I do not entirely agree
with you . . .
· You have a point but . .
.
· I agree up to a point but
. . .
· Your suggestion is good
but it may not be practical . . .
· That may be so but . . .
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To express
strong disagreement
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· I disagree completely.
· That can’t be true that
all.
· That’s absolutely not
true.
· That’s totally out of the
question.
· No. I don’t like this suggestion.
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To express
disagreement
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· I disagree.
· I don’t think so.
· I don’t think that way.
· On the contrary . . .
· I wouldn’t say that.
· I think you are mistaken.
· I beg to differ.
· I understand what you are
saying but I think it is not practical.
· That’s quite good but I
think otherwise.
· Are you sure?
· I could be wrong but . .
.
· I think this would be
better if . . .
· I am not convinced that
your suggestion with work.
· This will give risk to
other problems.
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