Essential Functions - Language Skills 3.3
Essential Functions - Language Skills 3.3
Essential Functions - Language Skills 3.3
Drawing conclusions
Judging by the fact that -- I'd say that --
The fact that -- would suggest that --
-- so obviously --
It’s clear from the fact that -- that --
This would point to the fact that --
-- which leads me to think that --
I take it that --
For that reason, I assume that –
Complete the phrases the students use when they forget a word.
The word has just slipped my mind.
The correct word escaped me for the moment.
I can't quite remember what it's called
The word is on the tip of my tongue
I can't put my finger on it at the moment.
Specifying use
It's one of those things for -ing ...
It's something you might use for ...
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It can be used to ...
Describing appearance
It's one of those things that has (a handle)
It looks a bit like a ...
It's like a ... only (smaller)
Mentioning associations
You'd find it in / on / near ...
It's something you'd expect to see if you were ...
You might need one of these if you were ...
Giving a definition
It's a type of ... that .. .
It's another word for .. .
Hang on a moment.
Give us a second.
Sorry, I'm a bit tied up right now.
You'll just have to be patient.
Give me a chance.
Don't be so impatient.
Giving An Opinion
I reckon...
I'd say...
Personally, I think...
What I reckon is...
If you ask me...
The way I see it...
As far as I'm concerned...
If you don't mind me saying...
I'm utterly convinced that...
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Saying Somebody Is Correct
Yes, that's right.
You're quite right.
Yes, that's correct.
That's spot on.
Absolutely.
I'm afraid so.
Disagreeing
I see what you’re talking but I think…
I respect your point but from my perspective
I take your point but that isn’t the way I see it; instead, I think that
True, that is a fair point, but I have to say I disagree…
I understand where you are coming from but…
There is some truth to what you’re saying but don’t you think that…
I’m sorry but I have to disagree with you on…
I’m not sure I agree with you on…
I don’t think you and I have the same opinion on this issue
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Saying Things Are Good.
It's fantastic.
It's better than average.
I'd recommend it.
I'm very impressed.
It's better than I expected.
It's the best I've ever seen / tasted