Debate and Group Discussion :Language
Expressing Contradictory Ideas
- “I see your point, but I have a different perspective…”
- “While I understand what you’re saying, I believe that…”
- “That’s an interesting idea, however, I think it’s also important to consider…”
- “On the other hand, one could argue that…”
- “I agree up to a point, but there’s also the fact that…”
Partially Agreeing
- “I agree with you to some extent, although…”
- “Yes, that’s true, but we shouldn’t overlook…”
- “I understand where you’re coming from, and I think that’s partly correct…”
- “That’s a fair point, yet there’s another side to consider…”
- “I can see some truth in that, but I think it’s only part of the story.”
Disagreeing Politely
- “I respectfully disagree because…”
- “I see it differently because…”
- “I understand your argument, but I have a different view…”
- “I don’t completely agree, as I feel that…”
- “I’m not sure I agree with that idea; here’s why…”
Addressing Misinformation
- “Actually, the correct information is…”
- “I think there might be some misunderstanding here. The fact is…”
- “I’ve heard otherwise; according to [source]…”
- “Let’s clarify the facts. According to…”
- “It’s important to note that the actual data shows…”
Addressing Misquoting
- “I think you might have misunderstood what I said. I actually meant…”
- “To clarify, my exact words were…”
- “I believe my statement was misinterpreted; what I said was…”
- “Just to clear up any confusion, I actually stated that…”
- “I’d like to correct that; I didn’t say exactly that, but rather…”
Addressing Misleading Information
- “I think that could be misleading; the reality is…”
- “While that may sound convincing, the truth is…”
- “I believe that oversimplifies the issue; in reality…”
- “That perspective might give the wrong impression; actually…”
- “It might seem that way, but let’s look at the full context…”
Referring to Related Ideas or Points
- “Building on what you said earlier…”
- “This reminds me of a related point…”
- “In a similar vein, I’d like to add…”
- “Adding to that thought, I’d suggest…”
- “Another example that connects to this is…”