📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn useful vocabulary for agreeing and disagreeing politely in everyday conversations.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
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I agree with you |
I think the same as you | I agree with you that we should start the project next week. |
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That’s a good point |
You said something important and correct | That’s a good point about saving money on travel. |
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I see what you mean |
I understand your idea | I see what you mean about the new schedule being difficult. |
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I’m not sure I agree |
I think differently or disagree politely | I’m not sure I agree with your idea about working late. |
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I understand your point, but |
I see your idea, but I want to say something different | I understand your point, but I think we need more information first. |
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I disagree respectfully |
I politely say I do not agree | I disagree respectfully with the decision to cancel the meeting. |
🔍 See It in Context
Discussing Plans Politely
Tom and Sarah talk about their project plans. Sarah says, "I agree with you that we need to finish the report soon." Tom replies, "That’s a good point, but I see what you mean about needing more time for research." Sarah answers, "I’m not sure I agree we should delay the deadline." Tom says, "I understand your point, but I worry about the quality if we rush." Sarah finishes, "I disagree respectfully, but I think we can manage if we plan well."
💡 Notice the Pattern
Using phrases to agree or disagree politely
Use 'I agree with you' to show full agreement and 'I’m not sure I agree' to disagree politely. Also, 'I understand your point, but' is useful to introduce a different opinion.
- I agree with you that this is important.
- I understand your point, but I have a different idea.
💬 Useful Examples
- I agree with you on the importance of teamwork.
- That’s a good point about saving time during meetings.
- I’m not sure I agree with changing the project plan now.
- I understand your point, but maybe we should consider another option.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
I ____ on the new marketing strategy (agree with you / disagree respectfully / make a decision).
2.
____ about the best time to meet (I disagree respectfully / That’s a good point / I see what you mean).
3.
____; we need more resources to finish the work (I’m not sure I agree / I agree with you / I see what you mean).
4.
____ with your suggestion for the budget (I’m not sure I agree / I agree with you / That’s a good point).
5.
____, but I think we should wait before deciding (I agree with you / I understand your point / I see what you mean).
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
I agree with you
2.
That’s a good point
3.
I’m not sure I agree
4.
I understand your point, but
5.
I disagree respectfully
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to politely say you do not agree?
2.
Which phrase shows you understand someone’s idea?
3.
Which phrase is used to show full agreement?
4.
How do you start a sentence if you want to disagree but be polite?
5.
Which phrase means someone said something important in a polite way?
📝 Use It Yourself
Write 2–3 sentences using polite phrases to agree or disagree in a conversation.
Example:
I agree with you that exercise is important. However, I understand your point, but I think we need more rest days.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I agree with you about the meeting time.
Say:
That’s a good point about the project deadline.
Say:
I’m not sure I agree with your idea.
Ask:
Do you agree with the plan?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. agree with you
2. That’s a good point
3. I see what you mean
4. I’m not sure I agree
5. I understand your point
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. b – I think the same as you
2. c – You said something important
3. d – I politely think differently
4. e – I see your idea but want to add something
5. a – I say no politely
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. I disagree respectfully
2. I see what you mean
3. I agree with you
4. I understand your point, but
5. That’s a good point