Speaking Expressions for Part 3

Learn how to discuss expressing your opinion and debating your partner’s.

Worksheet

Expressing and debating opinion

The third and fourth parts of the speaking in the Cambridge exam are collaborative tasks. This means that you will actively participate and discuss with another candidate. In both tasks you will have to express your ideas and debate or agree with your partner’s ideas. However, bear in mind that there is a time limit that both of you must stick to. Therefore, the discussion cannot last forever. You must be able to notice when you should come to an agreement.

Example

Useful expressions:

Agreeing

I feel exactly the way you do
Yes, that’s true
I couldn’t agree with you more
I certainly agree
You’re absolutely right
Indeed
I agree with you
I partly agree
I strongly agree

Disagreeing

I don’t think so
I don’t agree with you
I’d say the exact opposite
I have to disagree
I see your point, but…
I disagree with you
I partly disagree
I totally disagree
I’m afraid I disagree

Personal opinion

In my opinion
According to… (an expert, or group of experts in the field)
Personally
As far as I’m concerned
I think
The way I see it
From my point of view
To the best of my knowledge

Asking for opinion

Don’t you think that…?
Do you know what I mean?
Do you agree?
Do you believe that…?
What’s your idea?
How do you feel about that?
What’s your view on…?

Términos y condiciones

Teresa

Degree in English Philology, Master in ICT for language teaching and processing, EFL teacher, translator in international meetings, and Cambridge preparer. Specialized in language processing and e-learning content creation.