Conversation 4
Debating & Expressing Opinions
Language Focus:
● Opinion Phrases: In my opinion… / I strongly believe that… / From my perspective…
● Agreeing & Disagreeing: I see your point, but… / I respectfully disagree because… /
That’s an interesting perspective, however…
● Persuasive Language: Clearly… / Without a doubt… / It is undeniable that…
● Supporting Arguments: For instance… / A good example of this is… / Research shows
that…
Problem-Solving & Negotiation
Language Focus:
● Negotiating Phrases: Would you consider…? / How about we…? / I see your point, but
perhaps…
● Making Compromises: I’m willing to… if you… / Let’s find a middle ground…
● Proposing Solutions: One possible solution is… / Have you thought about…?
● Politeness Strategies: I understand your concern, but… / With all due respect…
Storytelling & Personal Experiences
Language Focus:
● Narrative Tenses: Past simple, past continuous, past perfect
● Sequencing Events: First… Then… After that… Finally…
● Adding Emotion: It was unbelievable! / I couldn’t believe my eyes! / I felt so… (excited,
nervous, relieved)
● Descriptive Language: The atmosphere was… / It looked like… / The most
unforgettable moment was…
Intercultural Communication
Language Focus:
● Comparing Cultures: In Libya, we usually… whereas in…
● Polite Expressions: I didn’t quite catch that, could you rephrase? / That’s interesting,
tell me more about…
● Avoiding Miscommunication: What do you mean by…? / I think there might be a
misunderstanding.
● Explaining Traditions: One of our customs is… / It is common in our culture to…
Handling Difficult Conversations
Language Focus:
● Expressing Disagreement Politely: I see what you mean, but… / I understand your
point, however…
● Apologizing & Making Amends: I didn’t mean to offend you… / I really regret what
happened…
● Offering Solutions: What if we tried…? / Let’s find a way to fix this…
● Expressing Emotions: I felt hurt when… / I was disappointed because…
Future, Goals & Motivational Speaking
Language Focus:
● Talking About Future Plans: I plan to… / My goal is to… / In five years, I hope to…
● Motivational Language: Believe in yourself! / Keep pushing forward! / Never give up!
● Giving Advice: If I were you, I would… / You should consider…
● Hypothetical Situations: If I had the opportunity, I would… / Imagine if…
Media & Fake News Awareness
Language Focus:
● Expressing Certainty & Doubt: I’m sure that… / It’s highly unlikely that… / I have my
doubts about…
● Summarizing News: The main point of this article is… / According to the report…
● Fact-Checking Language: Let’s verify this by… / Does this source seem reliable?
● Critical Thinking Questions: Who wrote this? / What’s their agenda? / What evidence
supports this claim?
Simulation & Real-Life Practice
Language Focus:
● Job Interview Phrases: My strengths are… / One challenge I overcame was… / I would
be a great fit for this job because…
● Public Speaking Confidence: A good speaker maintains eye contact and varies their
tone…
● Handling Formal Situations: It’s a pleasure to meet you… / May I ask you a question
about…?
