USEFUL LANGUAGE
- Take turns in more formal conversation
Passing a turn to speak to someone else
Please, after you.
Go on.
Signalling you want to continue speaking
Speaking of which ...
Before we get started ...
Before we move on ...
As I was saying,
Sorry, if I could just finish what I was saying ...
Taking a turn to speak
Now, if you don't mind me coming in here,
Sorry to interrupt, but ...
- Passive reporting verbs
We use passive reporting verbs to generalise about what most people say or think. Also to report information from other sources.
We use passive reporting verbs to generalise about what most people say or think. Also to report information from other sources.
The color white is known to represent purity in many cultures.
It has been shown that superstition influences behaviour (Smith, 2003)
It has been reported that the new US Postmaster General policies are causing widespread delays.
It is widely known that the middle of the week is the worst day for many office workers.
In past times, it was believed that the Sun revolved around our planet.
The president is understood to be furious about the reports about his health.
That has been said before many a time about me.
She has been said to have met the president in a hotel room.
It is thought to be good luck to do an exam on a Friday.
He is reported to be colluding with the Russians again.
It is not known for certain what the origin of the SARS-Cov-2 is.
It is widely assumed that the origin of the current coronavirus is a wet market in Wuhan.
It was not made clear to me.
Donald Trump has implied that he might not accept the results of the election should he lose.
It has been suggested that many jobs will be lost forever.
It is argued that this crisis could be the worst the West has ever faced.
It was announced that the exam results will be published soon.
The current president is widely regarded amongst the left as possibly the greatest threat to democracy.
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VOCABULARY
- Communication verbs
move on to
go into
present
demonstrate
illustrate
throwaway remark
address
pay tribute
back up
summarise
voice concerns
attack
sell an idea
conclude
- Superstitions, customs and beliefs
make a wish
traditionally
magic spell
customary
good fortune
good luck charm
ward of evil
fingers crossed
be on the safe side
touch wood
third time lucky
tempt fate
plausible
far-fetched
persuasive
convincing
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