FCE/CAE Speaking Part 3/4

1. FCE/ CAE Speaking Part 3/4

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1)To be soulmates (peoplewho
feel close in spirit and understand
each other deeply)
2) Charlie and I get on like a
house on fire. [have a very good,
enjoyable relationship]
3) They have been bosom friends
for years. [very close, good
friends] 4)to be inseparable.
5) There’s a close bond
between…
6) they’re as thick as thieves
(very close)

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Agreeing
• Spot on!
• Yeah, I’d go along with that.
• Absolutely!/ totally/ exactly/ definitely!
• I know exactly what you mean!
• I guess so/ suppose so.
• Fair enough
• You took the words right out of my mouth.
• I couldn’t agree more.
• You’ve got a point there.
• I’m with you 100% on this one.
• I share your opinion that...
• That's exactly what I was thinking.
• Right. Okay then.
• Yes, to some extent.
• It is precisely what I wanted to say.
• You’ve convinced me
• That is exactly what I would’ve said.
• I’m of a similar opinion but it is sometimes claimed that

5.

Disagreeing
• We don’t see eye to eye.
• I take your point but…
• I tend to disagree with you there.
• That’s not always the case
• I beg to differ
• Isn’t it more a case of…
• Well, that’s a fair comment. But what about…..
• With all due respect, I think you’re missing the point, if you don’t mind me
saying so.
• Fine. I take your point. But….
• Well, actually, not really, to be honest
• Definitely not!
• Maybe, but to be honest I would…..
• We are poles apart in our attitudes to this matter.
• I have serious misgivings (doubts) about it.
• I see what you mean but…….
• I don’t really see it quite that way. After all,………

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Asking for opinion
In my opinion,……….., would you go along with that?
What are your thoughts on it?
What do you reckon?
Do you feel the same as me?
How do you feel about that?
Managing the conversation
Shall we move on?
Let’s go on to the next one.
What about this situation?
Asking for repetition and clarification
I beg your pardon, I didn’t catch that. What exactly do you mean?
Interrupting politely
Let me just add to what you are saying.
Could I just come in here?
Can I say something here?

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Personalising and impressive structures
• If I were to choose , I would definitely opt for…
• Hardly/ Scarcely can I imagine my life without
• On top of that…….
• What I mean is……..
• It’ s also worth bearing in mind that….
• Not only ……but also
• Seldom have we had to confront such vital challenges as those we face today.
• Due to increased number of……,
• In contrast,………… While/whereas
• On the one hand, if you…..on the other hand…..
• Nevertheless/ however
• It is thought that/ It is often claimed that
• Realising the crucial significance……
It’s high time we grasped the enormity of this issue.
What we should do is……..
As long as/ Provided / If/ If only/ Unless……….
In order to……
So that ………

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Agreeing
Yeah, I’d go along with that.
Absolutely!
You took the words right out of my mouth.
I couldn’t agree more.
You’ve got a point there.
I’m with you 100% on this one.
I share your opinion that...
That's exactly what I was thinking.
Disagreeing
We don’t see eye to eye.
I take your point but…
I tend to disagree with you there.
That’s not always the case
I beg to differ
Isn’t it more a case of…