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Agree

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Ask questions

Tell knowledge or facts

For example, … One example is … Another example is … Let me give an example … Because … The reason why … Also, … In addition, … What’s more, … Not only that, but … I agree with you (completely). That’s exactly what I think. I couldn’t agree more. That’s a good idea, but … I see what you mean, but … I’m afraid I disagree (with you) because … So, what is your opinion about …? Do you think that …? Why do you think that …? Did you know that …? According to … I heard / read / watched …

Interrupting

(I’m) sorry to interrupt … Sorry to break in, but … May I interrupt you for a moment?

Change subject

Oh, by the way … Incidentally … I just thought of something … I want to say something else …

Get time to think

Pardon?

What do you mean? Is that clear?

In other words …

Listening  

Discussion/Communication  phrases   In my opinion, … I (really) think that … Personally, I believe/think/feel …

Well… Um… Let me see… Actually … In fact … As a matter of fact … How shall I put it? Pardon? Sorry, what did you say? Could you please repeat that? What do you mean? Sorry, I don’t understand. Could you explain your idea more? Is that clear? Do you understand me? Do you see what I mean? In other words, are you saying that …? Do you mean that …? Do you mean to say …? Uh-huh … mh-hmm … I see Really? Is that right (so)?