HOW TO EXPRESS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING

• I don’t get it.
• Sorry, I didn’t get your point.
• What do you mean?
• I’m not sure I got your point.
• I beg your pardon, but I don’t quite understand.
• I don’t quite follow you.
• I’m sorry. I don’t understand what you mean.
• Sorry, I didn’t quite hear what you said.

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HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR AGREEMENT

Agreeing:

• I completely agree.
• You’re absolutely right.
• I agree with you entirely.
• I totally agree with you.
• I couldn’t agree more.
• Exactly.
• Absolutely!
• You’re right.
• Me too!
• I agree.
• I see exactly what you mean!
• That’s exactly what I think.
• There is no doubt about it.

Partly agreeing:

• I agree up to a point, but …
• That’s partly true, but …
• That may be true, but…
• I see your point, but …
• I guess so, but…
• That seems obvious, but…
• I’m not so sure about that.

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HOW TO INTERRUPT PEOPLE POLITELY

• Sorry for interrupting but….
• May I interrupt for a minute?
• May I say something here?
• Can I stop you there for a moment?
• Just a moment, I’d like to….
• I don’t mean to intrude, but . . .
• May I have a word?
• Excuse me, but…
• Do you mind if I interrupt you?
• If you don’t mind, I’d like to mention something.
• Sorry to butt in, but may I just ask…
• Before you move on, I’d like to say something.
• Do you mind if I jump in here?
• Can I just add something here?

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How To Show Your Sympathy To Other People

• That’s too bad.
• That’s so sad.
• I’m sorry. What bad luck!
• I hope things get better soon.
• It would be OK soon.
• I hope you feel better soon.
• What a pity!
• Oh, that’s terrible.
• Be patient, it would be better soon.
• I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
• Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
• I know how it feels.
• You must be very upset about it.

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Making Suggestions And Giving Advice

• I think you should go home early.
• Why don’t you join an English club?
• You’d better wake up early.
• Let’s have dinner together.
• What about having a cup of coffee with me?
• How about going to the cinema?
• Don’t you think it would be a good idea to have a picnic.
• If I were you, I’d call her.
• You may want to try on this T-shirt.
• Perhaps you could take an umbrella with you.
• It’s better for you to sleep a little more.

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Asking For Permission

• Can I use your pen, please?
• Is it okay if I sit here?
• May I use your computer?
• May I come in?
• Do you mind if I turn down the TV?
• Would you mind if I opened the window?
• If you don’t mind, I’d like to smoke.
• I wonder if I could borrow your car for a few days.
• Would it be all right if I borrowed your phone?

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How To Make An Offer

• Would you like something to drink?
• Would you like me to open the door?
• Can I help you?
• Can I give you a hand?
• Let me help you.
• Do you want some more tea?
• Do you want me to turn down the TV?
• I’d happy to take you to the airport.
• May I offer you a cup of coffee.

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10 Different Ways To Say “I’M SURE”

• Yes, I am certain.
• I’m a hundred percent certain …
• I’m absolutely sure.
• I have no doubt about it.
• I’m sure about it.
• I don’t think there can be any doubt about ….
• I’m positive.
• I’m quite sure about it.
• I’m no doubt about it.
• I’m absolutely certain that…

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Talking About Time

• I can’t tell you exactly what time we will arrive.
• It’s too late now.
• Don’t waste your time doing nothing.
• I didn’t think it was so late.
• We have plenty of time.
• Give me a little more time.
• It’s time to leave.
• It’s almost time to go home.
• Time went by so fast.

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​​How to Accept a Compliment

• How kind of you to say so.
• It’s nice of you to say so.
• It’s very kind of you to say that.
• Really? I’m not sure about that, actually.
• Thank you.
• Thanks a lot.
• I’m glad you like it.
• It was nothing really.
• I’m delighted to hear that.
• Thanks for your compliment.

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​​How to Give Compliments

• What a nice dress!
• You look very good in that suit.
• This tie looks nice on you.
• You look great.
• You look very handsome.
• You have a nice voice.
• I like your haircut.
• This dish is delicious.
• What a beautiful house!
• What a nice apartment!

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