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English conversation for beginners: Doubt and lack of opinion

English conversation for beginners: Doubt and lack of opinion


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DOUBT AND LACK OF OPINION
I can’t tell you just/right now
How should I know!
I don’t know
I don’t know what to say.
I don’t quite know
I doubt his/her words
I doubt if / whether
I doubt it / I have my doubts
I have doubts about…
I have no opinion about it.
I have no opinion.
I haven’t got a clue
I know nothing about
I will not make any comment.
I wouldn’t be so sure.
I’d prefer not to comment on..
I’m not in position to answer.
I’m not sure
I’m not that sure
I’m speechless. / It leaves me speechless.
I’m still in the dark about
I’ve never thought about it.
If in doubt, … / When in doubt …
It is difficult to comment on…
It is not certain whether…
It is open to doubt whether…
It isn’t known for sure whether…
The truth is that …
There is still some doubt about/regarding…
Who knows.
You never know!
You tell me!

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Expressing opinion in English (PDF included)

Expressing opinion in English


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EXPRESSING OPINION
As far as I’m concerned…
As for me / As to me,…
For me,
Frankly, I think…
From my point of view, …
Generally speaking, I think…
Honestly, I think…
I am sure / I am certain that …
I am under the impression that
I assume that …
I believe that…
I bet that …
I consider
I dare say that …
I feel that
I find
I gather that …
I grant that / I admit that
I guess that …
I have a poor opinion of…
I have no doubt that …
I have the feeling that …
I hold the opinion that …
I hold the view that …
I mean
I personnally feel
I presume
I realize that…
I reckon…
I suppose
I tell you what I think
I think
I would say that …
I would suggest that…
I’m of the opinion that…
I’d like to point out that…
I’m convinced
I’m quite convinced that
I’m utterly convinced that…
If you ask me…
In my experience…
In my humble opinion…
In my opinion (view)… / To my mind, …
It goes without saying that …
It is considered…
It is generally accepted that…
It is my impression that …
It is thought that…
It seems to me that …
My belief is that
My conviction is that …
My impression is that
My impression is that …
My opinion is that
My own feeling on the subject is that …
My view is that
Personally, I think…
Rumour has it that…
Some people say that…
Speaking for myself…
Speaking personally, …
That’s my view of…
That’s my view.
The way I see it…
To be quite honest / frank…
What I mean is…
What I reckon is…
What I think is …
Word got round that…
You know what I think?

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English conversation Choices and decisions

English conversation Choices and decisions


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CHOICES AND DECISIONS
After much hesitation, …
Be honest!
Do you have anything in mind for… ?
Go for it!
Have you made any plans for… ?
Have you made up your mind?
Have you settled on a… ?
Honest to God!
I can’t make up my mind.
I chose not to
I chose to…
I chose…
I consider…/ I’m considering…
I did it from choice.
I didn’t have a free choice.
I don’t know what to do.
I had no other alternative but to…
I had no other choice / option.
I have half a mind to…
I have made up my mind to…
I have my doubts about… / I hesitate to…
I have no decision-making authority.
I have taken / made the decision to…
I haven’t made my decision yet.
I leave it up to you.
I plan on…
I plan to…
I was of a mind to…
I was thinking of…
I was toying with the idea of…
I’m about to…
I’m afraid there is no alternative.
I’m afraid you’ve made the wrong choice.
I’m determined to…
I’m not sure.
I’m quite determined to…
I’m resolved to…
I’m still undecided whether…
I’m still undecided.
I’m uncertain/ undecided about…
I’ve decided on… / I’ve settled on…
I’ve made my choice.
I’ve set my heart on…
I’ve taken it into my head to…
I’ve taken my pick.
It’s a choice you have to make.
It’s entirely up to you.
It’s for you to decide.
It’s not for me to decide. / It’s not for me to choose.
It’s the only option for you.
It’s the only option for you.
It’s the safest option.
It’s up to you.
It’s your decision. / The decision is yours.
Leave it to me to…
Let me go straight to the point:
Let me think it over.
Make the right choice!
My aim is to…
My ambition is to…
My decision is final.
My top priority is to…
No need to think twice about it!
Period! (US) / Full stop! (UK)
That’s what decided me.
There is a choice!
There isn’t much choice.
Think it over! / Give it some thought!
We have reached the decision to…
What did you have in mind for… ?
Who makes the decision?
with the aim of
with the intention of… / with a view to…
Without a moment’s hesitation.
You don’t have to choose sides.
You have a very wide choice.
You have the option of…
You’ve chosen the easy way / answer.
You’ve made the right choice.

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English conversation: Affirm your preferences

Affirm your preferences


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Affirm your preferences
What do you prefer? / What do you like best?
I don’t mind at all. / I really don’t care. / I couldn’t care less.
I don’t mind. / I have no preference. / It’s all the same to me. it makes no difference to me.
It leaves me cold.
I have a marked preference for…
I have no particular preference on the subject.
I prefer… / I like… better.
I thought I’d better let you know.
I very much prefer…
I’d rather keep my options at the moment.
I’m far more attracted to…
I’m inclined to favour…
In order of preference…
It doesn’t matter whether…
It makes no difference.
Navré de vous décevoir, mais…
Preferably…
Rather than / In preference to…
That makes a really big difference to me!
That makes all the difference!
There’s nothing I like more than…
What difference does it make?
What I like most is…
What’s your favorite —?
Which do you prefer? / Which do you like best?

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English expressions: Talk about your tastes

English expressions: Talk about your tastes


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TALK ABOUT YOUR TASTES
I’m very fond of…  / I enjoy … very much.
I advocate…
I can hardly wait to…
I can’t stand… / I can’t bear…
I don’t feel like it at all. / It doesn’t appeal to me at all.
I don’t feel like…
I feel drawn towards…
I feel like…
I fell in love for…
I have a weakness for…  / I have a soft spot for…
I have absolutely no desire to…
I have an aversion to…
I insist!
I loathe… / I detest…
I look forward to… / I can’t wait to…
I particularly loathe…
I support…
I’d very much like to…
I’m a believer in… / I’m an advocate of…
I’m apt to… / I’m inclined to…/ I’m prone to…
I’m attracted to…
I’m biaised
i’m biased against…
I’m crazy about…
I’m dying for… / I’m craving for…
I’m in favour of…
I’m indisposed to…
I’m interested in…
I’m keen on…
I’m keen to…
I’m not a great supporter of…
I’m not that keen.
I’m not thrilled by…
I’m not too keen on…
 I’m into soccer.
 I’m really into tennis.
If you insist.
It’s not my kind of…
There’s nothing like…
What about you? / How about you?
What I dislike most is…
What I hate most is…

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How to apologize in English (expressing apology)

How to apologize in English pdf


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APOLOGIZING
Apologies if…
Excuse me
Excuse me. Do you know what time it is?
How stupid / careless / thoughtless of me.
I am so sorry for…
I apologize for being late.
I apologize for…
I beg your pardon?
I beg your pardon.
I demand an apology.
I don’t want to impose on / upon your hospitality.
I don’t want to impose.
I don’t want to interrupt.
I don’t want to keep you waiting.
I don’t want to take up your time.
I don’t want to waste your time.
I made a stupid mistake…
I must apologize for…
I owe you an apology
I shouldn’t have…
I was only trying to…
I wouldn’t like to bother you.
I’d like to apologize for being late. / I must apologize for being late / Please accept my apologies for being late
I’m really sorry.
I’m so sorry for being late.
I’m sorry but I have no time to talk.
I’m very sorry for stepping on your foot.
I’d like to apologize for…
I’m ashamed of…
I’m genuinely sorry.
I’m so sorry !
I’m very / deeply / terribly / extremely sorry
If you will excuse me, …
It was all my fault.
It was not my intention to…
It’s my fault that…
My bad
No problem. / Not at all. / It’s OK. / No worries. / Don’t worry about it. / It’s quite all right.
Pardon (me)
Pardon me for this.
Please accept our (sincerest) apologies.
Please don’t be mad at me.
Please excuse my (ignorance)
Please forgive me for… (+ Verb-ing)
Please, accept my apologies for…
Please, forgive me for…
Sorry
Sorry I’m late.
Sorry to interrupt, but…
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to…
That’s the end of it. / Think nothing of it.
That’s my fault.
There is no excuse for …
ACCEPTING APOLOGIES
Apology accepted
Don’t mention it
Don’t worry about it
Forget about it
I forgive you
I understand.
It doesn’t matter
It’s all good
Never mind.
No harm done
No need to apologize.
No worries
That’s all right
That’s OK
You couldn’t help it

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How to Start a Conversation in English pdf

How to Start a Conversation in English


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HOW TO START A CONVERSATION
Are you a friend of Mrs Dawson?
Are you going out this evening?
Are you having a good time?
Are you still working for Samsung?
Beautiful day, isn’t it?
Can / Could / May I ask you a question?
Can we get down to business?
Can you spare me a few minutes, please?
Did you catch the news today?
Did you get here OK?
Do take a seat. / Do sit down.
Do you do any sport in your free time?
Do you feel like a drink?
Do you have any hobbies?
Do you know many people here?
Do you know what time is it please?
Do you mind me asking…?
Drinks on me.
Excuse-me, have you got a light?
Have we met before?
Have you been here before?
Have you read any good books recently?
Have you worked here long?
Hi, I’m …. .  I wanted to introduce myself.
Hi, I’m …. . What brings you here?
How are things? / How’s life?
How are you getting on?
How did you become a dentist?
How do you know her?
How old’s your baby?
How was the traffic this morning?
How was the weather in London when you left?
How’s business?
How’s business? [informal]
I almost didn’t recognize you!
I like your bag!
I love the coffee here. Have you tried it before?
I love your dress. Can I ask where you got it?
I really like your new hairstyle.
I’d like to talk to you.
Is everything OK?
Is this your first visit here?
Isn’t it a lovely day?
It looks like it’s going to snow.
It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? / Long time no see!
It’s good to see you again!
Looking forward to the weekend?
Lovely day today, isn’t it?
Lovely weather, isn’t it?
Nice day, isn’t it?
Nothing wrong, I hope?
Please come in. / Come in please.
Please take a seat
Pretty nice place, huh?
There’s something I want to tell you.
What advice can you give me?
What are you happy about?
What are you worried about?
What can I do for you?
What do you think about this transit strike?
What do you think of the food here?
What do you think of the new Iphone?
What does your name mean?
What have you been up to?
What time do you leave for work?
What TV shows do you like to watch?
What was the last concert you went to?
What will you have?
What would you like to drink?
What you been up to lately?
What’s happening? / What’s going on?
What’s your puppy’s name?
What’s the next trip you have planned?
What’s the strangest compliment you’ve ever gotten?
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
What’s your favorite thing to do around here on the weekends?
Where did you study?
Where did you work before you started here?
Where’s the last place you traveled?
Will you join me?
Won’t you have a drink?
Would you care to join me?
Would you do something for me?
Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?
You look great today.
You look in great shape!

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English conversation: Exchanging contact details

Exchanging contact details


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EXCHANGING CONTACT DETAILS
Give me a call./ Give me a ring. / Ring me up.
I’m ex-directory. [UK] / I’m unlisted. [US]
I’Il email you all the details.
I’ll write it down for you.
Feel free to contact me. / Feel free to get in contact with me. / Feel free to get in touch with me.
Give me a buzz. [familier]
What’s the country code for Ireland?
Ring me on. . .
Here are my contact details. / Here is my address and phone number.
Would you like to exchange contact details / telephone numbers / email addresses?
Could you spell that out for me, please ? / Would you mind spelling that out for me, please?
You can get in touch with me at this number: . . .
You can reach me on. . .
You can reach me at. . .
Will you give me your phone number?
Would you write that down for me, please?

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How to introduce yourself and someone else in English

How to introduce yourself and someone else in English


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INTRODUCING YOURSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE
What’s your name?
Allow me to introduce Mr William. [formal]
Have you met before?
Haven’t we met before?
Hi Tina. I’m Paul.
Hi. i’m Paul.
I ’ve been sent by. . .
I don’t think we’ve met before. / I don’t believe we’ve  actually met yet.
I just wanted to introduce myself / May I introduce myself?
I’d like to introduce you to my friend.
I’d like to introduce you to Mr Jackson / There is someone here I’d like you to meet, this is Mr Jackson.
I’m originally from France, but I live in Spain.
May I introduce Sam to you?
My name is…
This is Mr Thomas. / Let me introduce Mr Thomas.
This is my boss, Mr Allen.
This is my friend, Tina.
We haven’t been introduced.
What is your name again ?
What part of the States do you come from?
Where are you from ? / Where do you come from?
Who sent you?
REQUEST PERSONAL INFORMATION
What’s your name? — My name is Kevin.
Can you give me your address, please?
Don’t forget your passport!
Here’s my ID (Identity Card).
How old are you ? — I’m 24 (years old).
I was born on May the 15th.
I’m Peter Smith.
So what do you do with yourself?
What do you do?
When is your birthday? When were you born?
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
Where do you work?

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Greetings in english for beginners pdf

Greetings in english for beginners


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GREETINGS IN ENGLISH
Hello
Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Hi
Good evening
Good night
How are you? How are you doing?
I’m fine, thank you. / I’m okay. Thanks. / Fine, and you?
How about you?
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Likewise
It’s good/nice to see you.
Nice/Good to see you again.
Pleased to meet you.
What brings you here?
How nice to see you!
What’s up?
Look who’s here!
So there you are!
WHEN IT’S TIME TO LEAVE
I’ve got to go.
Goodbye
I hope we’ll meet again.
It was good meeting you.
It was great seeing you again.
It was great to catch up!
Keep in touch!
Keep me posted!
See you again sometime.
See you in the morning
See you later
See you tomorrow
See you tonight

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