To add information To give an example

- Also
- For example
- and often
- For instance
- as well as that
- like
- besides
- such as

To ask for repetition To give a reason

- Could you say that again, please? - because
- Sorry, I didnt catch that. - The reason is
- Pardon? - so

Comparing and contrasting
- In the first picture there is/ are
while in the second picture
- The picture at the top/ at the
bottom shows
- In both of them there is/ are
- In this picture, but in this
picture
- They both show
- In this picture On the other
hand
- In the first picture In contrast
Guessing
- He seems/ looks
- He looks as if he
- They look like
- They might/ may/ could
- Perhaps/ Maybe
- Its probably
Expressing preferences
- I prefer to
- I enjoy more than
- Id rather
- I find more than
 Making suggestions
- How about?
- Why dont we?
- Perhaps we should?
- What do you think?
- So shall we then?
Asking someone if they agree
- Dont you think so?
- Would you agree?
- Wouldnt you say so?
- Is that all right with you?
- Would you go along with that?
Agreeing
- Right
- Thats true
- I couldnt agree more
- Thats a great idea
Disagreeing
- Im not really sure about that.
- I think it might be better to
- I think Id rather
- Im not so keen on
Giving reasons
- I think the problem is
- The main reason is that
- Thats because
 Asking for someones opinion
- Whats your opinion?
- What are your views about?
- How do you feel about?
Trying to change
- Could you tell me your views on? someones opinion

- Yes, but isnt it true that?

- Yes, but on the other hand
- But dont you think that?
Giving your opinion - Well, others might say
- Another way of looking at it
- I feel would be
- Id say that
- It seems to me
- In my opinion / view
- Personally