Agreement and disagreement in English. How to express agreement and disagreement in English

Sometimes when you are having an active discussion or even arguing with someone, it is very useful to have a few ready-made phrases for agreeing or disagreeing with your opponent. Moreover, when the conversation goes on English language. Mastery of such phrases makes us more confident interlocutors and helps us convey our point of view.

To spice up your speech and prepare you for the next debate, we've compiled a list of different English phrases to express agreement or disagreement in English. Use them and you will notice how much easier it becomes for you to express your opinion.

Phrases for expressing your opinion

You can always start a conversation or discussion by expressing your own opinion on a specific topic.

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In my opinion…

This is the simplest and most common way to express your opinion.

Frankly, I think...

To be “frank”- be honest and "frankly" has the same meaning as “honestly”- Honestly. This phrase is used in situations where the other person wants to emphasize that they are saying something that they would not normally share.

Personally, I think that...

Use this phrase to highlight your own opinion(which may be different from the majority), without expecting the consent of others.

If you ask me, I think that...

Paradoxically, this phrase is used precisely when people were not asked for their opinion.

As far as I’m concerned…

Sometimes this expression is used to emphasize that your opinion is not the most widespread, and that it concerns only you.

Phrases for expressing agreement

I agree.

It's very simple and quick way agree with another person's opinion. However, it does not provide an opportunity to develop the conversation.

(No,) I think you're right.

This phrase can be used in two ways. If your interlocutor believes that his opinion is not the most common (but you agree with him), then you can use “No” at the beginning of his sentence to emphasize that his opinion is indeed rare. And after he finishes the thought, add “I think you’re right.” A little confusing, right? The second option involves using the expression “I think you’re right” at the very end to show that you are on the side of the interlocutor.

Definitely.

A very strong form of expressing agreement. You can always add arguments to it to support your opinion.

I think so too...

I couldn't agree more.

Despite the fact that this phrase begins with denial, it expresses complete agreement. She seems to be saying that it is impossible to expect greater agreement.

Phrases for expressing disagreement

I disagree.

A very simple phrase of disagreement. Like "I agree"? it doesn't provide any information about your opinion. Therefore, we advise you to back it up with arguments and facts to make your statement more convincing.

I’m not sure about that...

This phrase can be used to express disagreement in a mild manner or when the facts given by your interlocutor may not be true.

Yes, but...

That’s a good point but…

Both of these expressions show disagreement even though they contain the word "yes".

I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.

If you feel that you are at a dead end, or that there is simply no way to come to an agreement with your interlocutor. you can use this phrase to stand by your opinions and end the discussion.

You can practice having discussions. This is a great conversation topic that provides an opportunity to express different opinions, as well as discuss the latest innovations in the world of cinema!

Check also our article on how to properly ask for forgiveness when you have offended someone.

When expressing disagreement, disapproval, hostility and resistance in English, the composition of the statement or question is important. The answer carries the opposite connotation to the beginning: a positive beginning is a negative answer, a negative beginning is a positive answer.

— Youagreewithme,don'tyou? – You agree with me, right?

— No,Idon't.I'mfullyagainstyourplan - Not at all. I'm against your plan

— You haven’t collected the pages of the rough copy — YouNotcollectedpagesdraft

- Oh, I have. I'vedoneit – Just not – collected

Clerical and colloquial disagreement vary greatly. The expression of disagreement depends on the situation and the plot. They obey a strict order, and inappropriate disagreement sounds incoherent and rude. Disagreement and refusal are preceded by politeness.

I’m afraid, - I’m afraid,

I’m sorry to say – Kunfortunately,

I’d rather - I would

Intonation when expressing disagreement

The refusal is pronounced in a firm fall, usually with a descending scale.

I ‘don’t \ think so – NotThink

I disa\gree – Idisagree

Ire'fuse 'point\blank - By no means

Failure with a low start and a high fall sounds like resistance.

I'm | sorry you are mis\taken – I'm afraid, Youwrong

| Why\shouldI? - Why on earth?

| Notat\all – Not at all

A polite objection can be made with a fall-rise or a high fall with a low rise.

That’s'noten'tirely\/true – This is not entirely true

On the \ contrary, we’re \ quite / different – ​​On the contrary, Wedifferent

The phrase “I’m afraid” at the beginning of a sentence is usually accented with a raised tone.

I’m a’fraid I ‘don’t a\gree with you – I’m afraid, NotI agreeVYou

The discordant phrase “I’m sorry” sounds like regret with the first stress in the scale.

I'm'sorryto 'sayyou\can't – Unfortunately, you can’t

Colloquial phrase sort of is placed before any meaningful word, thereby calling its truth into question. In a sentence it is usually stressed, but in rapid speech it sounds like [‘so:tә].

I ‘sort of \like it – LikeCool!

The preposition at the end of an English statement is pronounced with a small accent. The monosyllabic pronoun behind it remains unstressed and shortened.

I\hate to disa/gree | with you – Sorry, ButYounot right

I’m a’fraid I ‘don’t a\gree | with you – I'm afraid, hereIWithyouI disagree

Examples

- No, I wouldn’t think of it after what you said.

Dialogues

. This way, Mr. Russell.

Airport. Air traffic controllers.

Turn. 2 students.

Restaurant.

- Yes, come on. Buses on this route are rare and always late. So it's business as usual now.

Conference. 2 participants.

Caroline with her boyfriend Jim.

English Joke

Once there was a millionaire who had a collection of live alligators. He kept them in a pool at the back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single.

The millionaire is so impressed, says, “My boy, that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn't think it could be done! Well, I must keep my end of the bargain. Which do you want, my daughter or the one million dollars?”

The man says, “Listen, I don’t want your money. I don’t want your daughter, either. I want the person who pushed me in that water!”

Express your consent

Express your consent

express consent, have nothing against, give consent, agree, agree, sign with both hands, express readiness to go, express readiness to go, do not say a word against

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CONSENT, consent, cf. 1. units only An affirmative answer to a request for something. To do or ask for permission to do something. Do it, permission. Give consent to something. Express your consent to do something. "Silence is a sign... ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

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Agree, agree, have nothing against, express consent, express readiness to go, express readiness to go, sign with both hands, do not say a word against, give consent Dictionary of Russian synonyms ... Synonym dictionary

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Agree, give consent, express consent, do not say a word against, sign with both hands, have nothing against, express readiness to go, express agreement, express readiness to go Dictionary of Russian synonyms ... Synonym dictionary

I will accept, you will accept, please. accepted, accepted, accepted; accepted, owl (to accept) 1. someone or something. To take, to receive from the one who gives. “Maria Ivanovna accepted the letter with a trembling hand.” Pushkin. Accept the gift. Accept the parcel. || Take, grab... ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

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Every day we communicate with people and encounter different points vision ( points of view). Sometimes we are asked to express our opinion ( to express one's opinion), sometimes they don’t ask, and sometimes we just can’t keep it ( to hold it back).

In order to express my position ( to declare one's position) in English, we need a certain vocabulary. Let's get acquainted with it.

Agreeing: how to express your agreement in English

Among the phrases indicating your agreement with what was said are the following:

Disagreeing: express disagreement in English

Often we are forced to disagree with what is said. The following phrases will help you with this:

Want to learn even more phrases to express agreement and disagreement? Then watch the video with the teacher Benjamin.

This video also provides words and phrases to help you express your own point of view. Let's remember them too:

• Personally... - I personally...;
• Frankly... - Honestly...;
• If you ask me... – If you ask my opinion...;
• I reckon... - I believe...;
• I'd say that... – I would say that...;
• Definitely... - Definitely...;
• That's a good point... - Good idea...;
• In my opinion... - In my opinion...;
• I think so too. - I think so too.
• I'm not sure about that. - I'm not sure about that.

So, we've looked at common words and phrases for expressing agreement and disagreement in English. However, you should remember: it is important not only what to say, but also how to say it. Therefore, we bring to your attention tips on how to conduct a discussion constructively without spoiling your relationship with your interlocutor.

5 golden rules of discussion

1. Listen to the other person's point of view. By being attentive and patient, you will show your respect and win the person over ( to win sb's favor). This way, the likelihood that your interlocutor will do the same will increase, and you will have a better chance of getting your point across ( to put a message across to somebody) or convince.
2. Keep calm. This is very important if you want to carry on a conversation ( to keep a conversation on track), rather than finishing it quickly. Of course, it's hard if you lose your temper easily ( to lose one's temper) or talk about something important to you, but it’s worth it.
3. Don't be rude or belittle your interlocutor's opinions. There is nothing worse than mutual insults, because they lead nowhere ( to lead nowhere). If you feel like you're about to break down ( to be about to lose control), do not raise your voice under any circumstances ( to raise one's voice). On the contrary, try to speak more quietly than usual. Believe me, it helps.
4. Talk less you and use more I. So that your arguments do not sound like a reproach, do not get personal ( to become personal), but talk about your feelings and thoughts. For example:
   

   I am short of time today. Could we please put this off until tomorrow? – I don’t have much time today. Could we put this off until tomorrow?

   You are so assertive. Can we leave it until tomorrow? - You are so persistent. Can we leave this for tomorrow?

5. Give arguments and examples. If you bring truths to support your idea that are hard to disagree with, you will leave your opponent far behind ( to leave smb far behind). After all, it’s hard to argue with the truth, although... and everyone has their own truth. However, insist on your opinion tactfully and respectfully, and illustrate your opinion with accessible and vivid examples from life.

Good luck in your English speaking endeavors! To make it easier to train eloquence, download a table with the words and expressions given in the article.

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