Giving clarification

Well,

what I'm trying to say is (that)... the point I'm trying to make is (that)., think

what I mean is (that)... (tentative) suppose

Well, I

What I mean is (that)...

(both direct) What I'm saying is (that)...

All I'm trying to say is (that)... (informal)

to be frank-
Well, J [ (strong, blunt)
frankly..

Unit SEVEN

CORRECTING PEOPLE

Let's get this straight from the start...

There appears to have been a slight misunderstanding here.

I'm afraid you've got it all wrong...

Actually...

Haven't I already mentioned...

I think I should point out, however...

If I may say so, I believe you've confused...

Am I mistaken in thinking that...

 

Unit EIGHT

ROLE PLAYING

 

Thank you

that. Thanks, (direct; informal)

GIVING ADVICE AND ACCEPTING ADVICE OR REJECTING IT

Giving advice Personally, <

I would advise you to DO...

I think your best course would be to DO...

{slightly formal)

It might be a good idea if you DID... (tentative)

Your best bet would be to DO...

I suggest you DO...

Why don't/can't you DO... (direct)

I think you should DO...

(If I were you) I'd DO... (direcr; informal)