2010-10-11 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

(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

2010-10-11 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Focusing on the main problem/issue
What is the main problem?What is the real issue (here)?(I think) the major problem is . . .Our primary concern is . . .The crux of the matter is . . .(As I see it),

2010-10-11 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Asking for InstructionsHow do you (do this)?How do I . . . ?What is the best way to . . . ?How do I go about it?What do you suggest?How do you suggest I proceed?What is the first step?
Giving Instruc

2010-10-11 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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 rud

2010-10-10 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Introduction(Good morning, afternoon, evening)I'm happy to be here.I'm glad to have this opportunity to . . .Today, I'd like to talk (to you) about . . .My topic today is . . .The focus of my remar

2010-10-10 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Interrupting politelyExcuse 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 ju

2010-10-10 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Asking for ElaborationCould 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 t

2010-10-10 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Asking for ElaborationCould 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 t

2010-10-09 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Opening a discussionTo begin with,We need to discuss . . .determine
find outLet's start by (V ing)We'll start by (V ing)The problem here is . . .issue
question
The important thing (here) is . . .

2010-10-09 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

There are five kinds of . . .There are two types of . . .There are three categories of . . .
We can divide (this) into three parts:
1)2)3)
This can be broken down into four sections.
They are:A)B)

2010-10-09 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Asking for inputWhat do you think (about . . . )?How do you feel (about . . . )?Any ideas?What are the alternatives?Exploring OptionsLet's look at Option 1.What (do you think) about Plan B?How about

2010-10-09 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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

2010-10-09 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Giving your opinionI 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 illustr

2010-10-08 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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

2010-10-08 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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

2010-10-08 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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 f

2010-10-08 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Bringing up a sensitive topicCan 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 somethin

2010-10-08 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

What would you do if . . .Suppose . . .Imagine . . . Present HypotheticalIf I were rich, I would buy a bigger house.If I had a bigger house, I would invite my friends over. Past HypotheticalIf Jack ha

2010-10-07 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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

2010-10-07 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

Asking for AdviceWhat do you think I should do?
What do you suggest?What would you do (in this situation)? Giving AdviceI think you should get a lawyer.Maybe you should try someplace else.Why don't

2010-10-07 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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 areDo you mind if I smoke?Would yo

2010-10-07 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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

2010-10-07 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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 thi

2010-10-06 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

General greetings and inquiriesHow'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

2010-10-06 所属栏目:英语口语入门级对话

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.