Here are some expressions you can use to agree and disagree. You will need to use these expressions in a discussion activity.
Agreeing
That’s right!
Absolutely!
Exactly!
Me too!
Yes, I agree!
I totally agree!
I couldn’t agree more!
I see exactly what you mean!
You're right. That's a good point.
Disagreeing
I don’t agree!
I totally disagree!
Absolutely not!
That’s not right!
I’m not sure about that.
Partly agreeing
I agree up to a point, but ...
I see your point, but ...
That’s partly true, but ...
I'm not so sure about that.
It is always a good idea to justify your opinions. Don’t just say ‘I agree’, but say ‘I agree because I think that ... (explain your reason).’
Discussion
Which of these phrases for agreeing and disagreeing are your favourite? Which do you use most often? Which are new for you?
Comments
My favourite ones are That's right and Absolutely not. I use them everyday.
There's no new phrases for me.
thanks for making me clear about phrases. Students makes this simpe mistake due to lack of knowledge about the correct phrases.
My favourite phrases are I agree and i am not agree. I used most often both of my favourite phrases. Non of the above are the new for me but i do not use them in my routine life.