Useful Native English Phrases for Group Discussion

  Here are some useful native English phrases that can be helpful during group discussions:

1.      Opening the discussion:

"Let's get started, shall we?"

"I'd like to kick off the discussion by..."

"To begin with, I think we should..."

2.      Expressing your opinion:

"In my opinion..."

"I believe that..."

"From my perspective..."

"I'm of the view that..."

"It seems to me that..."

3.      Agreeing with someone:

"I agree with you."

"I share the same opinion."

"I'm on board with that."

"That's a valid point."

"I'm of the same mind."

4.      Disagreeing with someone:

"I see it differently."

"I respectfully disagree."

"I have a different take on this."

"I'm not convinced by that argument."

"I understand your point, but I think..."

5.      Seeking clarification:

"Could you please clarify what you mean by...?"

"I didn't quite catch that. Could you repeat it?"

"Can you provide more details on...?"

"I'm not sure I understand. Could you elaborate?"

6.      Offering a suggestion or solution:

"How about if we..."

"One possible solution could be..."

"I suggest we consider..."

"Why don't we try..."

"Have we thought about..."

7.      Summarizing or concluding:

"To sum up..."

"In conclusion..."

"Based on our discussion, it seems that..."

"To wrap it up..."

"So, to recap..."

8.      Seeking consensus or agreement:

"Can we all agree on this?"

"Is everyone on the same page?"

"Can we come to a consensus on this issue?"

"Shall we take a vote to decide?"

9.      Giving credit or acknowledging others:

"I'd like to acknowledge [name]'s contribution to this discussion."

"That's a great point, [name]."

"I appreciate [name]'s perspective on this."

"Thanks for bringing that up, [name]."

10.   Closing the discussion:

"I think we've covered everything."

"Let's conclude the discussion here."

"Thank you all for your valuable input."

"We can continue this discussion at our next meeting."

 

Remember, effective communication and active listening are key during group discussions. Using these phrases can help you convey your ideas, engage with others, and contribute to a productive and collaborative discussion.

 

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