Unit 11: SkillsASKING AND ANSWERING DIFFICULT QUESTIONS

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Useful language

Asking questions

• Could you answer my question?

• Would you mind answering my question?

• Could you please tell me...?

• Could I ask why/how/where...?

• May I ask...?

• Do you mind if I ask...?

• I’m interested in knowing...

• Could you clarify...?

• Do you deny that...?

• Shurely you’re not saying...?

Useful languageAnswering questions

• I’m affraid I’m not in a position to comment on that.

• That’s a very good question.

• Let me explain.

• I’m sorry, I can’t possibly comment on that.

• I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to that.

• I’m sorry, I don’t have any information on that.

• No comment.

• I have no idea of the top of my head.

• I’ll be happy to answer that.

• I’m pleased you raised that point.

• I’m glad you asked me that.

• Can I get back to you on that one?

Thank You for Your Attention!