part 2

In this part of the SPEAKING practice you will describe a picture but you will do so together with a a partner. After you are done with your description you will have to engage in conversation for at least 1.5 minutes.

FORMAL:

  • In my opinion I understand but... I see your point of view

On one hand... but on the other

For one thing, for another...

One must take into account

it is common knowledge that...

I (strongly) agree/disagree with you One may then come to the conclusion that...

Please accept my apologies

let's agree to disagree

it is widely acknowledged (believed) that... based on the facts one may come to the conclusion that

not in my opinion... (on the contrary)

I think that's the wrong way to look at it