Functional Language for all sections of the ECCE (B2) Oral exam :
source : Burlington Books Greece
Stage 2 – Commenting :
- I see
- That’s a common problem
- I can imagine how he/she feels
- It’s a difficult decision to make
- It’s not easy to decide…
- Both options sound interesting
Summarizing the problem :
As you said your…. has a problem with…. and there are two solutions/options
On the one hand he could……. as you said he will…….
On the other hand……… as you mentioned this will……
Giving advice / Making a decision
- Both options could work but I would choose…..
- If I were in that position I…..
- …….ing sounds interesting / a bit boring
- ….. seems like a better choice than…. because
- I think you should….
- It’s a tricky situation but…
- If I were ….. I’d…..
- In this way he/she could….
- Even though you said….. (the disadvantage) I think it will not be a problem because he could……(make it positive)
- This will allow him / her to…..
- I didn’t choose…. because…
- I don’t think ….. is a good idea because as you said….. (disadvantage) so this would……
Referring to a personal experience
- I was once in a similar situation and I ….
- I have a friend who also ……..
- I remember once I had/was…….
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