Речевые формулы и клише этикетного характера
Saying you don’t understand
I’m sorry, but I have a question.
Sorry, I don’t quite understand.
I didn’t (quite) get you.
Asking about meaning
What do you mean?
Can you explain what you mean by assembly, please?
Asking if someone can do something
Do you know how to cook?
Do you know anything about playing football?
What are you like at writing tests?
Saying you can do something
I know how to cook.
I know something about cooking.
I’m not bad at playing football.
I’m really quite good at photography.
Saying you can’t do something
I don’t know how to cook.
I’ve no idea how to take photos.
I’m not good at playing football.
Saying you are excited
What a great idea!
Really? That’s wonderful!
I find …/it exciting.
It sounds like fun.
Terrific!
Saying you are bored
I don’t think it’s interesting.
Actually I don’t find …/it very interesting.
I’m sorry, but I’m not really interested in…
It sounds boring.
Saying you are worried
I’m worried about…
I find this problem (very) worrying.
I’m very concerned about air pollution.
I’m very concerned that forests are destroyed.
Suggesting
How about coming to Russia one day?
You could correct my letters.
We might call each other.
Why don’t we call Andrew?
Saying you are ready to do something
I’d be happy to do it.
No problem.
OK/ Sure.
Why not?
Saying you agree
How true.
I absolutely agree.
I’m with you there.
It’s true that…
I don’ think anyone could disagree…
Saying you partly agree
Yes, may be, but…
Agreed, but…
Yes, but on the other hand…
I’m not sure if…
Saying you disagree
I don’t think that…
I’m afraid I can’t agree…
Asking someone to say something again
I’m sorry, what did you say?
Pardon?
I beg your pardon?
Could you repeat …, please?
Sorry, I didn’t hear…
I’m sorry, I couldn’t hear what you said.
Could you say that slowly, please?
I’m sorry, what/who/when/where did you say?
Showing you are listening
Really?
Indeed?
I see.
How interesting!
Phrases you can use to present your project The title of my project is…
I’ve chosen this project because…
I’m interested in…
I’m keen on…
The topic…is very interesting.
I know a lot about…
I want to start with…
I’d like to tell you about…
I want to draw your attention to…
The problem of… is…
As you know…
When speaking about…
In connection with what has been said, I’d…
Some more facts/ideas about…
What I mean is…
I’d like to give you some more details about…
To finish up…
In the end…
To sum (everything) up…
In conclusion, I’d…
So, in short…
All in all…
Phrases you can use while discussing your project May I interrupt for a moment?
Can I ask a question
Can you explain why…?
Why is it that…?
I understand this, but could you explain…?
I got what you said about…but I didn’t get…
Phrases you can use to give your opinion about your classmates’ projects and give reasons What a good/an excellent/a brilliant…project!
In my view/opinion…
(Personally,) I feel…
It seems to me…
Well, I must say…
Don’t you think…?
The way I see it,…
Asking if someone is sure about something Really?
Are you certain about…?
Are you quite sure about..?
Saying you are sure about something I’m absolutely sure…
I know…
Yes, really!
Thanking Thanks a lot for…
Many thanks for…
Thank you very much indeed for…
Expressing admiration about a present It’s been my dream to have it.
That’s just what I wanted.
How nice of you to give it to me!
Asking for an explanation I’m sorry, I didn’t catch…
I’m sorry if I seem a little slow, but…
Asking for a more focused explanation I understand this, but could you explain the (next/first thing you said?)
I got what about the first part, but I didn’t get the next part.
Checking that you have understood If I’ve understood right,…
Do you mean that…?
Does that mean…?
In other words… (Right)?
I’m not sure how/when/where…
Stating your opinion I’ sure…
Definitely…
Certainly…
I think…
Actually…
Giving arguments and reasons … because…
For example…
The reason is…
On the one hand…on the other hand…
Firstly, Secondly, Finally, Besides, Moreover, Because of, Since, As a result, However, So,
Giving counter-arguments Even so,…
Even if that is so,…
That may be so, but…
Stating opposing opinion But…
On the other hand…
Don’t forget that…
Conclusions In conclusion…
On the whole…
To sum up…
Asking if you must do something Do I (really) have to…
Do I (really) need to…
Aren’t you expected to/supposed to…?
Calming and reassuring someone There is nothing to worry about.
You (really) needn’t worry about…
I shouldn’t worry/get upset if I were you.
I’m sure things will turn out fine in the end.
Try and look on the bright side.