Taking part in a conversation

Taking part in a conversation

1° Signaling that you have something to say

Could I ask a question ?

I've got a question I'd like to ask...

I'd like to comment on that

I think we haven't considered the question of …

We need to take into account the fact that ….

One thing I'd like to mention is...

2° Interrupting

Can I just cut you here for a moment...

I'm sorry to interrupt you but....

Sorry to cut you, but...

If you don't mind, I'd like to add something

3° Responding to a comment

I think X made an interesting point

I'd like to add something to what X said

Can I come back to what X said

4° Agreeing

+ Reason : I agree with you because...

+ Elaboration : I think you are right. Indeed, ….

+ Example : Of course, that's true. For example/ For instance

+ Modulation : On the whole I tend to agree with you. Yet/ However...

On the one hand, I quite agree with you, but on the other hand...

5° Disagreeing

+ Reason : I don't agree with X because...

+ Opinion : I disagree with what you said. In my view./opinion...

+ Modulation : I don't think X is right. However...

6° Refering to readings

According to what X said in his lecture/ book...

The author argues that....

He/ She stated that....

7° Guessing/ Speculating

Perhaps

Maybe

It's difficult to be sure, but we may+ BV

It could be....

I'm just guessing, I'm not hundred per cent sure, but I think that..