PHRASES

(Compiled by students:PPISMP Sem 3 PJ2 IPGKSM)

Phrases for Suggestion :

I think you should . . .
I don't think you should . . .
Why don't you . . .
Why don't we . . . (do something together)
Let's . . .

Phrases for interrupting :

Excuse me...

Sorry, but...

Excuse me for interrupting, but... [formal]

May I interrupt for a moment? [formal]

Just a second... [informal]

Can I add something?

Can I say something here?

I'd like to say something, if I may. [formal]

Can I ask a question?

May I ask a question? [formal] 

Phrases for agree or disagree :

The trouble is...

The problem is...

The trouble with...

The problem with...

The point is...

Don't forget that... 

Phrases for turn taking :

I'd like to know...

I'm interested in... 

Could I ask...? [formal]

Could you tell me...? [formal]

Perhaps you could tell... [formal]

What do you think of... 

MORE PHRASES

1. "I disagree because. . .";
2. "The problem with that is. . .";
3. "The way I see it. . .";
4. "I'm against it because. . .";
5. "Instead, I think that. . ."
6. "I agree with. . .,"
7. "I think. . .is a good idea,"
8. "I think you're right."
9. I’m sorry to interrupt but...
10. I don't mean to intrude, but....
11. What is your opinion?
12. What do u think? Are u with me?
13. I see your point, but it doesn’t make sense. 
14. Shall we go on to the next topic?
15. Shall we talk about …..?
16. Don't you think it is a good idea to.......?

Useful phrases for group discussions

Group members

Lim Koh Kheng

Heu Wai Yee

Siti Suhaila

Making suggestions

1.       How about doing this ?

2.       If I were you , I’d…..

3.       Why don’t we ........ ?

Turn Taking

4.       What do you guys think ?

5.       How do you feel about this ?

6.       Would you like to add on anything ?

Agree / Disagree

7.       I can go along with that.

8.       I think you are right up to the point .

9.       I’m afraid I don’t see eye to eye with both of you .

10.   It isn’t as simple as that .

Interrupting

11.   Can I just make my point ?

12.   Mind if I just say something?

13.   May I interrupt you for a moment ?

Dealing with interruptions

14.   I haven’t got to my point yet.

15.   Let me just make my point.