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ACADEMIC ENGLISH

TASK 1

DISCUSSION LANGUAGE

You will need to use discussion language a lot during your course. Complete the
table using the words and phrases below.

Do you see what I mean? My favourite is… I don’t think so. I feel the same.

From my point of view... I see where you are coming from, but… Definitely.

What are your thoughts on..? I believe... I prefer...

Giving Opinions Asking for opinions

I think... What do you think? CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
I feel ... Don’t you think that…?

In my opinion... Would you agree with that?

Agreeing Disagreeing

I (totally) agree with you. I’m afraid I disagree.
You are (absolutely) right. I don’t feel the same.

Exactly. I don’t agree with you on that.

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