International and European Law
English Oral Skills Semester 2
In-Class Discussion Feedback Sheet Date:
Student name:
Observed by:
I. Functional phrases for discussions:
Tick which functional phrases the speaker uses during the discussion and also how often one
particular phrase is used. Add any phrases used but not listed.
Presenting your position Tick √√√√√√√√√
I believe… because …
I think …
I feel that …
It seems to me…
The way I see it …
In my opinion …
From my point of view …
My perspective is …
My position is …
Making your point Tick √√√√√√√√√
I must stress that…
The point is…
It’s my view that…
It (also) seems to me that…
I really have to point out that …
Persuading and convincing Tick √√√√√√√√√
You have to agree that…
Let’s not forget that…
I’m sure you’d agree that…
Agreeing Tick √√√√√√√√√
Just what I was thinking.
I see what you mean.
That’s a good point.
That seems a good idea to me.
I agree (with you).
That’s right.
Absolutely.
That makes perfect sense to me
considering that …
I’m of the same view because …
Disagreeing Tick √√√√√√√√√
I don’t think so because…
I don’t think that’s a good idea.
I’m not sure I agree with you
there.
I’m afraid I am of a totally
different opinion.
Keeping the discussion moving Tick √√√√√√√√√
Perhaps we could move on now
to the next point.
Let’s move on to the next point.
Do you have any (other)
comments before we move on to
…
Asking for opinions Tick √√√√√√√√√
What do you think?
How do you feel about this?
What’s your view/opinion?
Can I hear your view on this
issue?