Phrases Used in GD [PDF]

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Useful phrases for group discussions Making suggestions How / what about (+ gerund)? Why don't you /we…? You should / ought to… If I were you, I’d… I suggest / propose (+gerund)… Reaction to suggestions That’s a good idea! Yes, let’s do that. Yes, why not? That isn’t possible / practicable / feasible.

Checking you have understood Do you really mean to say…? So, if I understand you correctly, … What exactly do you mean by that? I didn’t follow what you said about…. Correcting misunderstandings That’s not quite what I meant by… Don’t get me wrong. What I meant was… You have got the wrong end of the stick. Look, to put it another way, …

Agreeing Absolutely. / Precisely / Exactly. I totally agree. So do I / Nor do I. I can go along with that. I think you’re right up to a point. Disagreeing You’re quite wrong there. I’m sorry, but I don’t agree at all. That’s an exaggeration. Do you really think so? It isn’t as simple as that. Asking for opinions So what do you think, (name)? How do you feel about this/ that? What is your view / position on…? Do you agree with that, (name)? Would you like to add anything, Giving opinions (name)? In my opinion / view… As far as I’m concerned… I think / feel… As I see it… To my mind…. Interrupting Sorry to interrupt, but… May I interrupt you for a moment? Can I just make a point? Mind if I just say something?

Dealing with interruptions I haven’t finished, if you don’t mind. If I might just finish… I haven’t got to my point yet. Let me just make my point.

Quelle: Florian Dentler