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!
Occasionaly i disagree with my classmates on some topics.
Probably today because in my work they comercial team says like you have to give me that implementation in 3 days the thing is i cant is a short time to so many activities that we have to do for give the service with the all quality that client deserves and pay
I dont remember exactly when the last time I disagreed with someone was, but whenever i think about disagreements, I always think of my husband. we disagree all the time, even about small things. In the end, we usually just keep our own opinions and agree to disagree.
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whether you agree or disagree doesnot matter . life goes on.
I agree with this video.
It was very useful.
Thanks!😍
I completely disagree with the rules made for married women by olders, controlling her based on her financial status
I believe the agreement and disagreement is the beauty of any conversation and i do take advantage of that whenever i have a healthy discussion on different occasions. Especially where a critical decision is required. i usually agree or disagree with people and when i am not convinced i clearly mention that to highlight my concern or idea.