talking about advantages and disadvantages
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TALKING ABOUT ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES-SOME USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
A) TO INTRODUCE OR LIST ADVANTAGESThe main advantage of….One advantage of…One major advantage of…It is often believed that…The most important advantage of…An additional advantage of…It is often suggested that…A further advantage of….
Examples: one of the main advantages of using a computer is the fact that you can save time
One major advantage of living in a foreign country is that you have better economic conditions
B) TO INTRODUCE OR LIST DISADVANTAGESThe main disadvantage ofOne disadvantage of…..Another disadvantage of…The most important drawback of…One major disadvantage of….An additional disadvantage of…..
HOW TO SHOW INTERESTSaying you are surprisedI don’t believe it!You’re kidding!Really?You must be joking!Why on earth…?Wow, that’s fantastic news!Oh, my!!!Saying you are not surprisedI’m not surprised, to be honest…I bet you are…Well, no wonder..Yes, I can imagineWe he would say that, wouldn’t he?