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Transcript
Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say!
Do you know what to say when you agree and disagree? Listen out for useful language for agreeing and disagreeing. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.
Paul: So?
Emir: I'm not convinced by that idea.
Paul: Why?
Emir: Well, this design is just too simple.
Paul: It's not simple, it's minimal. Plus, it's what the client asked for.
Emir: I'm not so sure. Look … Look at these designs here. I think this is the style that the client wants.
Paul: Hmmm … I think I disagree. They said they wanted it clean and minimal.
Emir: These designs are clean and minimal.
Paul: Look, don't get me wrong, Emir. I like them, but I don't think they fit the brief. For example, here, there's just a bit too much going on.
Emir: OK, I see what you mean, but without all the colour, it would look a bit … empty.
Paul: True. OK, how about taking that and that away? So it still looks interesting, but less busy.
Emir: OK … maybe you've got a point there. Actually, that has given me an idea.
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Emir: So we remove the blue. I think that creates a nice balance.
Paul: Yeah, yeah. I think you're right. Changing the circles helped too.
Emir: I agree. So we're happy with this now?
Paul: Yes, definitely.
Emir: So it looks like we can agree!
Paul: Occasionally.
Ana: Hello again! I'm pleased that Paul and Emir agreed with each other in the end. So, did you notice the useful phrases used for agreeing and disagreeing? Listen to me and then repeat.
I'm not convinced by that idea.
I'm not so sure.
I think I disagree.
Don't get me wrong, but I don't think they fit.
I see what you mean, but it looks a bit empty.
OK, maybe you've got a point there.
I think you're right.
Yes, definitely.
I agree.
Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you agree and disagree in English. Bye for now!
That's too sharp
Well, these expressions are awesome! I liked them a lot and now I'm capable of agreeing and disagreeing in a variety of ways. Many thanks to the British council.
I think I was disagreed with a friend, because we are discussing about a regulation. I said her that the norm not include a couples, only married. She said me the norm include both case. I was not so convinced for that idea, but other friend said me the same thing, and I decided accept thath my friend was right.
yesterday, i disagreed with my colleague in the office in our points of view.
This 's an efficient way to practice,I like it.
the last one I disagreed with someone was with a fake friend who tried to impose a cheated deal on me.
I can't find the video. Can anyone help, please?
Hi maride,
Sorry to hear about the problem. I have just checked the video, and it is working for me at the moment. It may have been a temporary problem, or the video may be blocked in your area.
Can you see other videos in the Speaking section?
Perhaps you can try using a different computer/device or web browser to see if it works. Good luck with it.
Jonathan
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello mr.jonathan
I've problem too , I tried to do all your instructions but the video still not working.
Thank you very much .
Hello lalomh,
I'm sorry to hear that. I don't see any problems with the video on my end.
I'd suggest you try using a different browser and/or a different device to see the video.
Sometimes our videos don't play in certain locations, so that could be part of the issue.
If you still can't see the video, please let us know what browser, browser version and operating system you are using, as well as where you are located. We might be able to give you better advice.
Good luck!
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team