1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I totally agree. Strong agreement.
- Fair point. You accept the other person's idea.
- I see what you mean, but… Polite disagreement.
- I'm not sure about that. Soft disagreement.
- Have we thought about…? Suggest another idea politely.
- I'd prefer to… Say what you'd like.
- That might be tricky because… Raise a problem gently.
- Let's go with that. Agree on a decision.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Mai" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for agreeing and disagreeing politely?
'I totally agree.' (strong agreement). 'Fair point.' (you accept the other person's idea). 'I see what you mean, but…' (polite disagreement). 'I'm not sure about that.' (soft disagreement).
How can I practise agreeing and disagreeing politely in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.