Vocabulary for debates and discussions

Vocabulary for debates and discussions

When you want to state an opinion: INFORMAL In my opinion____ I think that_____ I feel that______ I believe that______ It seems to me that________ If you ask me_____ I'd say that_______ The point is________ As I see it_______ I'd say that______ The point is______

FORMAL You know what I think... I think that____ Wouldn't you say that_______? Don't you agree that_______? I'd just like to say that______ I'd like to point out that_______

When you want someone to repeat or explain: I don't understand what you mean Would you explain that, please? I'm sorry, but I didn't understand your point. Could you give an example? What do you mean by_____?

When you want to agree with someone (in ascending order of formality): You're right I think so, too I agree with you You could be right I couldn't agree more That's a good point I couldn't agree more I see what you mean That's just what I was thinking I agree entirely You know, that's exactly what I think

When you want to disagree with someone (in ascending order of formality): Yes, but_____ I disagree That's not the point No, I think you're wrong Up to a point, but________ Yes, that's quite true, but_____ I'm not sure I quite agree Well, you have a point there, but_____ Perhaps, but don't you think that_____ I see what you mean, but________ I tend to disagree with you there

Informal disagreement (between people you know very well) I can't agree with you there You can't be serious!! Come off it! Don't be silly!

When you want to persuade someone: You must admit that___ Do you really believe that_____? Don't you think that______? Don't you agree that____?

English verb conjugator

English Verb Conjugator

The modification of a verb to show different aspects or conditions of the action is called verb conjugation. Learning how to conjugate verbs is essential for learning English. Here you will find an endless list of English verbs where you can choose to see how they conjugate.

Just click on the link and choose your verb from the list to see all the different forms

http://www.englishlanguageguide.com/languagetools/verbs.asp

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Making suggestions

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Making suggestions

Language for making suggestions
Question opener	+ subject	+ infinitive without 'to'
Why don't	I you we they	buy...? go...? meet...?
Why doesn't	he/she
Shall	I we
Question opener		+ infinitive without 'to'
I, you, he, she, we	should could	say... arrange... talk... eat... get...
Let's Why not
NotePerhaps and maybe can both be used before 'could' and 'should' if you want to sound more polite. Examples: Perhaps we could phone them. Maybe we should have a big party.

Making a point

Language for making a point
Expressing opinion		Examples
I think (that)...		I think you should go now.
My view is (that)...		My view is that the project will fail.
In my opinion, ...		In my opinion, the firm can succeed.
Persuading
I can assure you (that)...		I can assure you that we've done everything we can.
Making a statement
The fact is (that)...		The fact is, he's a great performer.
The point is (that)...		The point is, we don't know if they're being honest.
Other expressions
You're missing the point (can sound a bit rude)		You're missing the point - why do you never listen properly to what I'm saying?
Look, ... (can sound quite aggressive)		Look, everyone thinks it's a bad idea.

The new Cambridge English Scale

The New 2014 Cambridge English Scale

Are you interested in learning about the new Cambridge English Scale?

The links and video below will put you in the right direction, whether you are new to the Cambridge English Exam suite, or used to the previous system.

Watch this video or, if you have difficulty visualising it, use one of the links below to go to either the YouTube video clip, or directly to the Cambridge English website page for the Cambridge English Scale.

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/cambridge-english-scale/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFqfgA4mx9U

A taste of England

A taste of England

Scones, clotted cream and a dash of strawberry jam.

Yesterday, the students in First Teens indulged in tasting an English classic- Scones with clotted cream and jam.

Would you like to try making them yourself at home? It's very simple.

Follow the recipe from the YouTube video link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tlQn7iePV4&feature=youtu.be

Verb Machine

Verb Machine

Try using this fun Verb Machine online link to practise your verbs.

Go to the link below and then follow the instructions.
You can choose between verb, tense, mood and voice to see examples of form.

Verb Machine