Page 118 - Grasp English C1+ (Student Book)

8 Money Issues

Speaking

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. What items do people often pay for in instalments?
2. What are the benefits of paying in instalments?
3. What drawbacks can you think of?

8.2
B. Listen to the recording. Do they mention any of your ideas?

C. Listen to the conversation again and tick the phrases you hear.

Phrases to agree Phrases to disagree

I guess so. I don’t really agree with you there.

I know exactly what you mean. I have my doubts because...

I second that. I see things rather differently.

That’s precisely what I was thinking. That’s one way of looking at it, but...

You took the words right out of my mouth. You could say that; however, ...

116