The topic explained
LESSON 5A SPEAKING
- I can consider and compare alternatives when talking about tourism.
Weighing up the options
SPEAKING | Considering options
- There’s a lot to be said for … .
- But on the other hand, …
- There are a lot of points in favour of …
- You have to consider the fact that … and likewise with this option, there are some drawbacks too.
- Alternatively, we could put forward the idea of …
- Well, you could argue that …
There’s a lot to be 1 ___ for … .
There are a lot of points in 2 ___ of …
Alternatively, we could put 3 ___ the idea of …
Well, you could 4 ___ that …
Saying which one you prefer
- I’d go for … anytime!
- Oh, a canal trip – no question! Definitely!
- It’s pretty clear cut to me that …
- On balance, I’d say …
- No two ways about it, my choice would be …
- I’m split between the … and …
- I’m in two minds here.
- There are pros and cons for each.
- If you really wanted to pin me down, I’d probably say …
Oh, a canal trip – no 5 ___ ! Definitely!
I’m in two 6 ___ here.
If you really wanted to 7 ___ me down,
