Задание

Look through the linkers, choose one of the offered topics, talk on the topic using the linking words.

1. Linkers for giving your opinion and discussing things.

I think.......... As I see it............... If you ask me ........

I guess........... My view is that...... I'd say that .............

I suppose .......... My opinion is that ........... From my point of view .....

I feel............. The point is that ............. In my opinion........

2. Linkers to agree or disagree with somebody (something):

You agree You are not sure You disagree

Just so. Yes, but..... On the contrary!

I quite agree so. On the other hand. Certainly not.

Certainly. I'm afraid I don't agree. Don't be so silly!

Sure. I don't think you are right. Just the other way round.

Exactly. I can't agree with you there.

I should think so. I'm not so sure.

That's just what I was

thinking.

3. Linkers for giving examples:

especially

such as

for example

4. Linkers for contrasting ideas:

despite however despite

although on the one hand in spite of

but on the other hand nevertheless

5. Linkers for adding points:

also firstly

moreover secondly

6. Linkers for concluding:

all things considered,

as a result of this

to sum it up

Topics for discussion:

1. English is a very easy language to learn.

2. Every pupil should learn Latin or Greek at school.

3. Ten lessons a day is just right for students.

4. School holidays should be far longer than they are.

5.Every student should wear a uniform.

6. Reading books is enjoyable.

7. The use of wild animals in circuses and zoos should be banned