Agreeing and disagreeing
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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you agree and disagree? Listen out for useful language for agreeing and disagreeing. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Paul: So?
Emir: I'm not convinced by that idea.
Paul: Why?
Emir: Well, this design is just too simple.
Paul: It's not simple, it's minimal. Plus, it's what the client asked for.
Emir: I'm not so sure. Look … Look at these designs here. I think this is the style that the client wants.
Paul: Hmmm … I think I disagree. They said they wanted it clean and minimal.
Emir: These designs are clean and minimal.
Paul: Look, don't get me wrong, Emir. I like them, but I don't think they fit the brief. For example, here, there's just a bit too much going on.
Emir: OK, I see what you mean, but without all the colour, it would look a bit … empty.
Paul: True. OK, how about taking that and that away? So it still looks interesting, but less busy.
Emir: OK … maybe you've got a point there. Actually, that has given me an idea.
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Emir: So we remove the blue. I think that creates a nice balance.
Paul: Yeah, yeah. I think you're right. Changing the circles helped too.
Emir: I agree. So we're happy with this now?
Paul: Yes, definitely.
Emir: So it looks like we can agree!
Paul: Occasionally.
Ana: Hello again! I'm pleased that Paul and Emir agreed with each other in the end. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for agreeing and disagreeing? Listen to me and then repeat.
I'm not convinced by that idea.
I'm not so sure.
I think I disagree.
Don't get me wrong, but I don't think they fit.
I see what you mean, but it looks a bit empty.
OK, maybe you've got a point there.
I think you're right.
Yes, definitely.
I agree.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you agree and disagree in English. Bye for now!
I think it was 3 days ago. one of my friend tell me that he wanted to work out but i told him
that dont get me wrong but thats bad idea today becuese i have a test tomo tomorrow
I don't remember but I think it was 2 days ago when my sister and I wanted to choose what to have for lunch while she wanted to go out I just wanted to have lunch at home.
Last month, I have got the same class to teach next year. I am not convinced by that decision. So I ask for a favor to move the another class.
Last morning I disagree with my teamwork about our planning to install a new machine in our laboratory.
During the last school meeting, I disagreed with the discipline rules and the consequences students receive for infractions. I felt the consequences were too lenient, which allows students to repeat the same offenses without significant repercussions.
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Last time when I disagree with someone was in the last Friday. I argued with my roommate about doing flat chores. He said that he doesnt have much time to do most of the things he should do, then he started complaining about my duties. How rude!
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Yesterday, I disagreed with my boyfriend because he doesn't like washing dishes, but I know it’s a chore for both of us. Since we live together, household chores need to be shared.