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This is a powerpoint designed for use with exam classes to encourage students to complete pair-work in English and thus develop the language of negotiating, agreeing and collaborating. Download it below:
You can use this resource in a number of ways; you can project the slide onto the board for students to refer to while completing pair-work. Alternatively, you could print the main slide out, laminate it and distribute one copy to each pair for the duration of the class. Each pair could then be given a board pen in order to keep track of how many of the expressions they have used during the class, the pair who use the most could then be awarded a prize at the end of the class.
Language
| Asking for Opinion | Giving opinion | Agreeing | Disagreeing |
| •What do you think about number X?
•What about number X? •Let’s move on to number X. •Shall we do number X now? •
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•I think /reckon…
•It could / might / may be… •It can’t be… •It must be… •Number (2) is (A), isn’t it? •It’s definitely not (B). •I’m absolutely certain it’s (C) •I have no idea •I haven’t got a clue. |
•I agree.
•Sounds good to me. •I think you’re right. •Good idea/point. •I’m with you on this one. •I couldn’t agree more. •You’re absolutely right. •You’ve hit the nail on the head! • |
•I’m not so sure.
•That doesn’t sound right to me. •Are you sure?? •Are you kidding? •You must be joking! •You can’t be serious! •I take your point but… •No way! •Don’t be silly! • |
