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!
In my last meeting with my work team, I disagreed with one of my colleagues about what kind of data would have been analyzed. He was not convinced at all about my idea, but I exposed my point of view, and finally, he saw what I meant.
good practice
i'm not convived the way i'm learning english, so i want to get good proceture
I've done all of these preparations and tasks. I'm pretty sure that such tasks will help me to express my opinion about what I agree or disagree with in colloquial speech. It also gives me the opportunity to say more and answer questions with longer phrases. Yulia Kyrychok
Don't get me wrong but I see what all you mean comment here. But definitely, I'm convinced that we are all English learners.
In the morning I disagreed with mom about the coffee she makr for me, as she didn't like it, but I said that is the best coffee she made for me ever.
i desagree with my sister about her online shopping. I understand that she wants to buy nice clothes and whatever she wants, but that is not important. There are more important things in live than having nice clothes or jewelery.
the last time i was disagree was in the discussion with my wife about the monthly expenses. because per my point of view, she's buying worthless things.
When was the last time you disagreed with someone? The last time i disagreed with my family was yesterday. They think i am offendid always but ı dont thınk so. In my opınıon people around me try to offend me ıntentıonally . All ın all ı want to convıced people and my famıly that ı am not naıve ,sensitive ı just want that people be more polıte
I agree with people who truth that learning a new language doesn't age ,and no limit