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How to agree with someone in an informal conversation

In this programme you can find out how to agree with someone in an informal way. After you have listened to the programme, get some more practice with the quiz below.

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Sentence	Agreeing
It seems like a lot more women are deciding to have babies much later these days.	That's true. Absolutely. Definitely. I couldn't agree more. I know what you mean.
I think its's better to be an older Mum as you have lots of freedom and choice about how to live your life when you're younger.
I was reading an article in a magazine the other day which said that most families never eat meals all together anymore. I think that's a real shame.
If I didn't have a meal with my children I wouldn't know what they'd been doing all day at school...

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT?

Vocabulary activity
Look at the sentences below, which come from the programme. Some of the words are missing. Use the drop down menu to choose the correct word to complete each sentence. To find out if you are right or wrong click the 'Check answers' button.

1: It seems like a lot more women are deciding to have babies much later these days.

2: I think its's better to be an older Mum as you have lots of freedom and choice about how to live your life when you're younger.

3: I was reading an article in a magazine the other day which said that most families never eat meals all together anymore. I think that's a real shame.

4: If I didn't have a meal with my children I wouldn't know what they'd been doing all day at school...