Accept Offering & Decide - EC 3 - 5

Expression:

No, thanks. Maybe later.

No, thanks. I am fine. Really.

I am OK for now. But thanks.

Either one (is fine).

Either way (is fine).

Whatever you are having.

Whichever easier (for you).

Whatever you prefer.

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Can I get you something to eat?

Oh, I am OK for now. But thanks.

Are you sure?

I have some cheese in the fridge and a box of crackers.

No, thanks. I am fine. Really. Maybe later.

Well, how about some tea or coffee?

Um …are you having some?

Yeah. I need to wake up a bit.

So, coffee or tea?

Either one is fine. Whatever you are having.

OK. I think I will make some tea.

Do you want it with milk or lemon?

Oh, either way. Whichever is easier.

Are you sure it is not too much trouble?

No, no. it is no trouble at all.

Closing Phone - EC 3 - 5

Phone 5c

(I will) Talk to you later.

(I will) Catch you later.

(I will) See you later.

I (have) got to go. Got to go.

I (had) better go.

(It was) Nice talking to you.

Hi, it’s me. Are you coming on Saturday?

Yeah. I will be there. Can’t wait.

All right. See you Saturday.

Anyway, I am at work, so I better go.

Ok. Talk to you later.

Yeah. I got to go. See you.

Ok, well, I better let you go.

Yeah. Good talking to you.

Yeah. Take care. Bye.

Listen, my bus is coming. Catch you later.

Yeah. Got to go anyway.

See you tomorrow. Bye.

I had better go.

I have got to get going.

I am going to have to run.

Can I call you back?

I will call you later.

I have really got to go.

Hi, Sam. It’s Ray.

Is this a good time to talk?

Um, not really.

I am late for a seminar.

I am going to have to run.

Oh, OK.

I just wanted to ask about this weekend.

Well, can I call you back tonight?

I have got to get going.

OK. I will be home after 8:00

I am going to the gym after work.

Oh, good.

I will call you later.

I had better go now.

Yeah. So, think about what you want to do on Saturday.

Yeah, I will.

Listen, Ray, I have really got to go.

I am already late.

All right. I will let you go.

By the way, what is your seminar about?

Being assertive. Bye now!

Oh, OK!

Talk to you later.

Opinion Language - GE 9 Unit 5

Opinion language

Giving opinions	Giving the opposite opinions
It would be (much) better if (everyone bought …) I just don’t think it is right that … One argument in favor of (being vegetarian) is that … I think people should (have the right to … )	Maybe, but I don’t see how (we) can … Fair enough, but I still think (that) … Yes, but then again … Well, some people would argue that …
Clarifying your position	Giving yourself time to think
No, that is not what I am trying to say. What I meant was. … No, that is not what I meant. All I am saying is that ….	That is an interesting point. I have never really thought about that. Um, let me think. It is hard to say.

It would be much better to get rid of them.	Giving opinion
Maybe, but I don’t see how we can don’t do that. He has got a contract.	Giving the opposite opinion
Fair enough, but  I still think Lucy has got a point.	Giving the opposite opinion
Well, one argument in favor of (for) keeping him is he is good with clients.	Giving opinion
Well, some people would argue that is not true. Not all clients like him.	Giving the opposite opinion
No, that is not what I am trying to say.	Clarifying position
What I meant was he socializes with them a lot.	Clarifying position
Yes, but then again, he doesn’t get much business from them.	Giving the opposite opinion
I have never really thought about that before.	Giving time to think
I just don’t think it is right (that) we fire him now.	Giving opinion
It is hard to say.	Giving time to think

I think people should leave their cars at home more often.	Giving opinion
Maybe, but I don’t see how you ask everyone to give up their cars.	Giving the opposite opinion
No, that is not what I am trying to say. What I meant was people should use public transport if they can.	Clarifying position
Fair enough, but I still think a lot of people prefer to drive.	Giving the opposite opinion
All I am saying is that cars are a big environment problem.	Clarifying position
Yes, but then again, public transport is expensive.	Giving the opposite opinion
I know, but it would be better if we thought about how much transport costs the planet, not just ourselves.	Giving opinion
That is an interesting point. I have never really thought about that.	Giving time to think