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Language and Strategies for Group Discussions. Getting into a Discussion.
Asking for Information. • May I ask a question? • I have a question (about that)?
Language and Strategies for Group Discussions Getting into a Discussion Asking for Information
Giving Some Information
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May I ask a question? I have a question (about that)? Could I ask . . . ? I'd like to know . . . ?
May I add something? May I say something here? I'd like to say something here. I'd like to comment on that.
Politely Interrupting
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Excuse me for interrupting, but . . . Sorry to interrupt, but . . . May I interrupt for a moment?
Excuse me, but . . . Pardon me, but . . .
Drawing Others into a Discussion Asking for Opinions
Ensuring Equal Participation
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(Name), what's your opinion? What do you think about . . . ? How do you feel about that? How about you? Do you agree with that? Any other ideas?
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(Name), we haven't heard from you on this point. Let's make sure we hear from everyone. You've made some interesting points. Now, let's hear from the rest of the group. What does everyone else think about . . .?
Expressing Degrees of Certainty Less Certain/Diplomatic
Neutral
Very Certain
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It seems to me . . . I imagine . . . As far as I know . . . People say . . . I've heard that . . .
I think . . . I believe . . . I'm pretty sure/certain . . . I'd like to say/point out . . . The point is . . .
I'm positive/sure/certain . . . I honestly believe/think . . . I'm convinced . . . In my (honest) opinion . . .
Responding with Degrees of Certainty Less Certain/Neutral
Strong Agreement
Strong Disagreement
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I suppose so/not. I guess you're right. I agree. I'm not sure I agree. Really?
Absolutely. You're absolutely right. No question. I totally agree. I couldn't agree more.
Absolutely not. Positively not. I totally disagree. How can you say that?
Showing How Ideas are Related Referring to previous ideas
Summarizing
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(Name) said that . . ., and I'd like to add . . . Remember in our last discussion . . . Getting back to . . . Going back to what was said earlier . . .
In other words, you're saying . . . If I understand correctly, you're saying . . . We seem to have several main points . . . I'll sum up the points so far . . .
