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Conversational phrases

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  1. A) Before listening, read the definitions of the words and phrases below and understand what they mean.
  2. AI EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION PHRASES................................................... 85
  3. Assignment 15. Translate into English paying attention to the underlined words and phrases.
  4. B) Choose one of the underlined phrases and prepare a one minute report on it.
  5. B) Give equivalents in neutral English for the following informal phrases.
  6. B) Read the text below. Replace the phrases in italics with one word.
  7. B. Now read the short extracts and replace the underlined phrases with formal ones from above.

Reacting to news

Oh, really!

I didn`t know about it!

Never thought about it!

I can`t imagine! / I can`t believe it!

Who would have thought about it!

I`m really surprised / shocked.

It`s amazing / surprising / incredible / great / terrible! e.t.c.

Looks like that.

You must be joking / kidding!

You are pulling my leg!

Oh, not again!

No wonder.

Really? Glad to hear it.

 

Reacting to questions and requests

Honestly – I have no idea. Sorry.

Sorry. I`d be glad to, but…

Goodness knows.

Well, let me think…

Well, that`s a problem. But don`t worry, we`ll manage somehow.

Well, I can`t say just now / I don`t remember / I don`t know for sure. I`ll ask and tell you.

Ah, it`s quite simple. No problem.

Don`t even think of it!

Don`t even ask me!

No way!

It won`t go!

 

 

Telling a story

 

Well, I`d like to say some words about …

I`ll start with …

To begin with, …

First - how it all began / started/

It all started not bad, but then…

You see, the point is / was that…

And what do you think happened next?

Can you imagine? / Can you believe it?

I didn`t really know what to do.

So, as I already said / as I said before…

Anyway, …

I was really shocked / surprised / amazed / bored / disappointed e.t.c.

Well, it was the most exciting thing ever happened to me!

That`s how it was / That`s how it happened.

I must say I`ve never regretted it.

That was something!

So, what else to say here?

 

Giving opinions and advice

To begin with, …

First of all…

Besides…

What`s more…

I also think / believe that..

On one hand…

On the other hand…

And don`t forget that…

Personally I think / believe / I am (not) sure that…

As for me… / In my opinion… / To my mind…

If you ask me…

I see it like this: …

The point / the problem / the most interesting thing here is that…

I doubt if…

I doubt that…

I just wonder if…

And one more thing.

All in all…

I don`t deny that (…), but…

If I were you, I would / wouldn`t…

Look, why not try (…)?

Why don`t you (…)?

You`d better (…)

 

Agreeing, approving

You are absolutely right.

Right you are!

Well, I agree.

I quite agree here.

Wow, that`s great! / That`s a great idea! / Good idea! I like it.

Hey, it would be great!

No doubt.

It goes without saying.

Certainly / naturally / Of cause / Sure / Exactly.

I would do the same.

Well, looks like this.

 

 

Disagreeing, criticizing

Do you really think so? I am not sure.

Do you really think / believe that…?

I wouldn`t say so.

Are you sure? I doubt it.

Are you crazy?

You are killing me!

Who told you that?

Why do you think so?

What a rubbish!

Nothing of that kind.

And you call this (…)?!

But it is just unfair / stupid / silly / terrible! e.t.c.

Well, I don`t deny that (…), but…

I don`t think you are right here.

I see nothing interesting / exciting in (…)

I can`t see / I don`t know what people find in (…) /what you find in (…).

Look, what do you find in (…)

Well, say / think whatever you wish, but…

(That`s) easier said than done.

All the same, I`d better…

OK, do as you wish, but don`t say I didn`t warn you!

And you think it`s a good idea?

Why do it?

Why waste time on (…)?

Are you really going to (…)?

I don`t think it will go.

I don`t think it will work.

Don`t be stupid / silly!

 

 

Interrupting

Sorry for interrupting, but…

Excuse, I just wanted to add / ask something.

Can I add sоmething here?

Excuse me, just a moment. May I ask a question?

 

 

Asking for opinions, advice, help and information

 

 

So what do you think of it?

So what do you say?

Do you think it is worth trying?

Don`t you agree?

What would you advise?

Do you think it will go?

Do you think it will work?

Look, I seem to have a problem.

I want / need your advice.

Have you ever heard about (…)

Do you happen to know / remember (…)?

Have I got it right?

 


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