This content provides advanced English phrases and practice for expressing agreement, partial agreement, and polite disagreement in a more nuanced and natural way than simple "I agree" or "I disagree."
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Hello and welcome back to English
fluency teacher. Now today's practice is
a little bit more advanced. So many
learners can say I agree or I don't
agree. But in real English
conversations, especially discussions,
exams, meetings, native speakers
actually use a softer and more detailed
language. So they say things like,
"Well, I agree to some extent. I can see
your point, but I respect your opinion, but
but
so this shadowing session is going to
help you sound more natural and polite."
So in this practice, there will be
sentences for a strong agreement,
partial agreement, so when you're
unsure, and polite disagreement, and
this balance nuance opinions. So, I'll
speak at a normal conversational speed.
I'll say each sentence two times and
during the pause, repeat every sentence
out loud. Now, by the end of this video,
expressing opinions will feel easier and
answers in exams or meetings will sound
more professional. Now, it will be
possible to disagree without sounding
rude. Now this is something in English
where when people are learning English
often they use blunt sentences which can
come across rude unfortunately. So let's inhale
inhale
exhale and start this shadowing session
together with English fluency teacher
I strongly agree with what was just said.
I strongly agree with what was just said.
I think you're absolutely right about that.
I think you're absolutely right about that.
I really like the way that that was explained.
I really like the way that that was explained.
I think that's a very reasonable conclusion.
I think that's a very reasonable conclusion.
I don't see any problem with that approach.
I don't see any problem with that approach.
I completely agree especially with the
I completely agree especially with the
I'm glad that point was mentioned. I
I'm glad that point was mentioned. I
Section two, partial agreement and softening.
I agree up to a point, but I have some concerns.
I agree up to a point, but I have some concerns.
I mostly agree though I see a few challenges.
I mostly agree though I see a few challenges.
I can understand that perspective, but
I can understand that perspective, but
I agree with the general idea, but maybe
I agree with the general idea, but maybe
I see the advantages,
I see the advantages, but I also see
I'm partly in agreement, especially
I'm partly in agreement, especially
I think the idea is good, but it needs a
I think the idea is good, but it needs a
I see some value in that, although I
I see some value in that, although I
I agree in theory, but it might be hard
I agree in theory, but it might be hard
I think it's a step in the right direction.
I think it's a step in the right direction.
I'm not completely sure, but I'm open to
I'm not completely sure, but I'm open to
I can see some benefits, though I'm
I'm somewhere in the middle. I see both sides.
I'm somewhere in the middle. I see both sides.
I think it largely depends on the situation.
I think it largely depends on the situation.
In some cases, I would agree,
In some cases, I would agree, but not in all.
I respect that opinion, but I don't
I respect that opinion, but I don't
I understand the point. But I'm not sure
I understand the point, but I'm not sure
To be honest, I would take a different position.
To be honest, I would take a different position.
I don't completely agree with that conclusion.
I don't completely agree with that conclusion.
I'm not convinced that this is the best solution.
I'm not convinced that this is the best solution.
I think there might be a better way to
I think there might be a better way to
I don't think I can fully support that idea.
I don't think I can fully support that idea.
I'm not completely comfortable with that approach.
I'm not completely comfortable with that approach.
I have to admit I disagree with that part.
I have to admit I disagree with that part.
I'm afraid I have a different interpretation.
I'm afraid I have a different interpretation.
That's an interesting view though I
That's an interesting view though I
I disagree but I appreciate hearing that perspective.
I disagree but I appreciate hearing that perspective.
Section four, balanced, nuanced opinions.
On the one hand, it sounds like a great opportunity.
On the one hand, it sounds like a great opportunity.
On the other hand, there are some
On the other hand, there are some
In my opinion, the truth is somewhere in
In my opinion, the truth is somewhere in
There are definitely pros and cons to
There are definitely pros and cons to
I think it could work, but only with
I think it could work, but only with
To be fair, there are good arguments on
To be fair, there are good arguments on
I think flexibility is important in this situation.
I think flexibility is important in this situation.
My view is still developing as I learn more.
My view is still developing as I learn more.
I think we need more information before deciding.
I think we need more information before deciding.
It's a complex issue and there are no
It's a complex issue and there are no
I understand why it's controversial for
I understand why it's controversial for
Personally, I lean slightly towards the
Personally, I lean slightly towards the
At the same time, I'm aware of the
At the same time, I'm aware of the
Overall, I think a balanced approach is
I'm glad we can talk about this in a
I'm glad we can talk about this in a
Great work today. Now, in this practice,
it wasn't just about saying I agree or I
disagree. It was about sounding more
calm, intelligent, and adding these
nuances in English. Now, every time
these sentences are shadowed or you
repeat them, your opinions can become
more clearer. They become clearer.
answers become more advanced and it
becomes easier to speak in meetings,
exams and in deep conversations. Now, if
you completed this full practice, then
please write in the comments, I'm
training advanced English opinions. And
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So, thank you for taking the time to
practice with me today. Keep on going,
keep on growing, and keep speaking. Now,
this is English fluency teacher, and
I'll see you in the next advanced
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