英语入门对话：64 Contrasting

On the other hand, However, Yes, but . . . You may be right, but . . . I may be wrong, but . . . Correct me if I'm wrong, but . . . On the contrary, (Be careful with this one!) It appears to be a direct negation of what was just stated, but it can ac

英语入门对话：63 Exploring Options

Asking for input What do you think (about . . . )? How do you feel (about . . . )? Any ideas? What are the alternatives? Exploring Options Let's look at Option 1. What (do you think) about Plan B? How about the third alternative? Let's consider Bob's

英语入门对话：62 Supporting Opinions

Giving your opinion I think that . . . I don't think that . . . In my opinion . . . Asking for support or details Why do you think that? Could you elaborate? Could you give (me) an example? Can you illustrate that? What evidence do you have? Could yo

英语入门对话：59 Expressions for Description

Sentences: It is . . . This is something . . . It's something that you . . . You can (verb) it. You can (verb) with it. You can use it to (verb). It is used for V + ing. You need it for V + ing. You need/use it when . . . If you want/need to (verb),

英语入门对话：58 Accepting and Refusing

Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what you are asked. For example Would you like some cake? Yes, please. No, thank you Sure. Thanks I'd better not. Okay. Thank you No, but thanks for offering. Would you like to go see a movie? Okay. Sound

英语入门对话：57 Discussing Sensitive Topics

Bringing up a sensitive topic Can I talk to you for a minute? Can I ask you something? Do you mind if I ask you something? I need to talk to you for a minute. I have to tell you something. There's something I need to tell you. There's something I thi

英语入门对话：56 Speaking Hypothetically

What would you do if . . . Suppose . . . Imagine . . . Present Hypothetical If I were rich, I would buy a bigger house. If I had a bigger house, I would invite my friends over. Past Hypothetical If Jack had been there, he could have prevented the inc

英语入门对话：55 Sequencing

First, First of all, To begin with, Second, Then, Then, Third, Next, Later, Last, Finally, In the end,

英语入门对话：54 Asking for and Giving Advice

Asking for Advice What do you think I should do? What do you suggest? What would you do (in this situation)? Giving Advice I think you should get a lawyer. Maybe you should try someplace else. Why don't you call the company? If I were you, I would te

英语入门对话：53 Asking Permission

Modals are commonly used for asking permission Can I ask you a question? May I have a piece of cake? Could I get you to turn off the lights Some other common phrases are Do you mind if I smoke? Would you mind if I asked you something? Is it okay if I

英语入门对话：52 Asking for Details

Wh- Questions can be used to ask for more information: What did you do over the weekend? Where did you go for Spring Break? How was your trip? When did you get back? What kind of things did you see? Who did you go with? How many people were there? Wh

英语入门对话：51 Agreeing and Disagreeing

Agreeing I agree. So do I. Me too. Me neither. (Agreeing about a negative idea.) I don't either. (Agreeing about a negative idea.) You're right. That's right. Good idea. I think that's a good idea. Disagreeing I disagree. I don't think so. (No.) That

英语入门对话：50 Giving Opinions

Asking for Opinions What do you think? What's your opinion? What are your ideas? Do you have any thoughts on that? How do you feel about that? Giving Opinions I think we should get a new car. I don't think we need one. I believe (that) smoking should

英语入门对话：49 Rejoinders

Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention. (Oh) Really? That's interesting. Is that right? Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations. 1. I just got a new job. Oh really? That's great! 2. I lost

英语入门对话：48 Conversation Starters

General greetings and inquiries How's it going? (This means How are you? not Where are you going?) How's everything? How's life? Asking about present activities What's up? (What are you doing now?) What's happening? Asking and telling about recent ev

英语入门对话：61 Tag Questions

Tag questions are used when seeking confirmation of what one believes to be true. They restate, in question form, the previously spoken sentence. For example, He is an engineer. Isn't he? (Positive statement, negative tag) They're not from Colorado.

英语入门对话：68 Clarifying

Asking for Elaboration Could you elaborate (on that)? Could you tell me a little more about it? Could you give (me) some details? Could you fill me in on that? Could you expound on that? What else can you tell us (about that)? Is there anything else

英语入门对话：69 Interrupting

Interrupting politely Excuse me, Pardon me, Sorry to interrupt, May I interrupt (for a minute)? Can I add something here? I don't mean to intrude, but . . . Could I inject something here? Do you mind if I jump in here? Getting back to the topic Anywa

英语入门对话：73 Checking for Understanding

(Do you) know what I mean? Do you know what I'm saying? Do you understand? Are you following me? Are you with me (so far)? Have you got it? Any questions? Got it? Showing Understanding I see. I understand. I get it./I got it. Gotcha. (Informal) Expre

英语入门对话：72 Conceding to Make a Point

That may be true, but . . . I may be wrong, but . . . You might be right, but . . . You have a good point, but . . . You could say that, but . . . Correct me if I'm wrong, but . . . I don't mean to be rude, but . . . I hate to bring this up, but . .