4. Asking for clarification. 5. How to interrupt politely. 6. Other opinions. 7. Phrases to keep a discussion going

4. Asking for clarification

What do you think?

What's your opinion?

Would you like to say something?

What do you mean?

What are your ideas?

What are you trying to say?

5. How to interrupt politely

I'm sorry, but...

Can/May I add something?

Can I add something here?

Is it ok if I jump in for a second?

If I might add something...

Can I throw my two cents in?

Sorry to interrupt, but...

(after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying...

(after being interrupted) You didn't let me finish.

6. Other opinions

On the one hand... on the other hand...

They claim that...

They also say...

Opinion among teachers is that...

That's a matter of opinion.

7. Phrases to keep a discussion going

Let's get back to...

As we just heard...

Where were we?