DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Here you have a list of expressions that you can use to interrupting and passing turns
when performing a dialogue.
Add Information
Would you like to contribute extra information to someone else’s thought or argument? Try these! • I need to add something here…
• Can I just say something here? (When using this phrase, you do not need to wait for others to respond to your question, and you may continue with the comment you’d like to make.) • I’d like to add…
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Need to Interrupt?
Can’t wait any longer? Are other speakers not allowing others to speak? Use these phrases! • I’m sorry to interrupt, but…
• Sorry for interrupting, but…
• Can I stop you there for a moment?
• Can I just mention something?
• Excuse me for interrupting, but…
• Excuse me, I’d like to say something.
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Ask for Clarification
Are you still unsure or not clear enough on someone else’s point? Take a look at these
examples. They are excellent phrases to try in a class setting!
• Could you clarify that?
• Sorry, could you explain that a little more?
• Do you mean that…? (When using this phrase, you will need to continue by
summarizing what the person has already said to make sure your understanding is
correct. For example, “Do you mean that you think that’s a great a idea?”)
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Share Your Opinion Be confident in your opinion! If you feel strongly one way or another, don’t be shy and
share with your conversation partners.
• I think…
• I agree…
• I disagree…
• I don’t agree.
• I’m not sure about that.
• That’s great!
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Bring Others In
Do other members of the conversation seem shy or too quiet, or are others not letting
them get a word in edgewise? Use these phrases to politely turn the conversation, so that
everyone gets their say!
• What’s your opinion, James? (Don’t forget to replace James with the actual name of the person you are speaking to!) • What do you think, James?
• James, do you agree?
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Other Ways to Share Your Opinion
Do you still need to assert your opinion further? Try these!
• As far as I’m concerned…
• Personally, I believe…
• The way I see it…
• That’s right.
• That’s correct.
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Make a Suggestion
Offering suggestions is a polite way to wrap up a conversation or a point of thought, or
allow for other points to be explored. Use these if you need to add some creativity or
action plans to the conversation!
• It would be interesting to…
• Why don’t we…
• How about…
Source: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/75-ways-politely-interrupt-conversation
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Here you have a list of expressions that you can use to interrupting and passing turns when performing a dialogue. Add Information Would you like to contribute extra information to someone else’s thought or argument? Try these! • I need to add something here… • Can I just say something here? (When using this phrase, you do not need to wait for others to respond to your question, and you may continue with the comment you’d like to make.) • I’d like to add…
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Need to Interrupt? Can’t wait any longer? Are other speakers not allowing others to speak? Use these phrases! • I’m sorry to interrupt, but… • Sorry for interrupting, but… • Can I stop you there for a moment? • Can I just mention something? • Excuse me for interrupting, but… • Excuse me, I’d like to say something.
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Ask for Clarification Are you still unsure or not clear enough on someone else’s point? Take a look at these examples. They are excellent phrases to try in a class setting! • Could you clarify that? • Sorry, could you explain that a little more? • Do you mean that…? (When using this phrase, you will need to continue by summarizing what the person has already said to make sure your understanding is correct. For example, “Do you mean that you think that’s a great a idea?”)
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Share Your Opinion Be confident in your opinion! If you feel strongly one way or another, don’t be shy and share with your conversation partners. • I think… • I agree… • I disagree… • I don’t agree. • I’m not sure about that. • That’s great!
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Bring Others In Do other members of the conversation seem shy or too quiet, or are others not letting them get a word in edgewise? Use these phrases to politely turn the conversation, so that everyone gets their say! • What’s your opinion, James? (Don’t forget to replace James with the actual name of the person you are speaking to!) • What do you think, James? • James, do you agree?
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Other Ways to Share Your Opinion Do you still need to assert your opinion further? Try these! • As far as I’m concerned… • Personally, I believe… • The way I see it… • That’s right. • That’s correct.
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DIALOGUE EXPRESSIONS
Make a Suggestion Offering suggestions is a polite way to wrap up a conversation or a point of thought, or allow for other points to be explored. Use these if you need to add some creativity or action plans to the conversation! • It would be interesting to… • Why don’t we… • How about… Source: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/75-ways-politely-interrupt-conversation
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