CHECK_YOUR_VOCABULARY_FOR__IELTS-MANTESHWER
CHECK_YOUR_VOCABULARY_FOR__IELTS-MANTESHWER
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Useful interview expressions<br />
Below you will see some common expressions that you might f ind useful in the <strong>IELTS</strong> speaking<br />
test. Put each expression into the correct box according to the function of that expression.<br />
1. May I think about that for a 14. What are your feelings 25. To put it another way...<br />
moment?<br />
about"'?<br />
26. That's just what I was<br />
2. In short,... 15. 5o in conclusion,... thinking<br />
3. What l'm trying to say is... 16. lseethings rather<br />
4. To sum up,... differently myself<br />
27. In brief,...<br />
28. Could I just say that...<br />
5. What are your views on...? 17. True enough 29. Well, my own opinion is<br />
6. Would you mind repeating 18. That's right<br />
that"'<br />
that?<br />
19. I don't entirely agree with<br />
30' That's my view exactly<br />
7. How can I put this? you 31. To summarise,...<br />
8. In other words... 20. Perhaps I should make that<br />
9. sorry to butt in...<br />
clearer by sayrng"'<br />
10. Well, as a matter of fact... 21. How can I best say this?<br />
32. What was that?<br />
33. I must take issue with you<br />
on that<br />
11. l'mnotsosureaboutthat 22. Couldyourepeatwhatyou 34' Letmegetthisright<br />
12. pardon?<br />
said?<br />
35. Sorry to interrupt, but....<br />
13. I can,t help thinking the<br />
23. I couldn't agree more 36. l'm afraid I didn't catch that<br />
same 24. Actually... 37. What's your opinion?<br />
Agreeing with somebody<br />
Example: Yes, I agree.<br />
Disagreeing with somebody<br />
Example: I'm afraid I disagree.<br />
Interrupting<br />
Example: Excuse me for interrupting.<br />
Asking for clarification or repetition<br />
Example: I'm sorry?<br />
Asking somebody for their opinion<br />
Example: What do you think about...?<br />
Saying something in another way<br />
Example: What I mean is.....<br />
Giving yourself time to think<br />
Example: (in response to a question)<br />
Let me see.<br />
Summing up<br />
Example: So basically.....<br />
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