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I agree in English

Marcus has looked at Ana's library drawings again. Now he likes her window plan, and he wants to talk about it at the studio.

Ana keeps her answers short. She can accept his reasons softly or clearly say that she shares his opinion.

You'll learn six everyday ways to agree about ideas, facts, and feelings.

That makes sense accepts a reason. I agree gives a clear opinion.

By the end of this lesson

Agree with different strengths.

  • I agree.I have the same opinion.
  • I think so too.I have the same thought as you.
  • That's true.What you said is correct.
  • You're right.You have the correct idea.
  • That makes sense.I understand and I accept that idea.
  • I feel the same way.I share that feeling or opinion.

Scene — he likes the windows

It's afternoon at the studio downtown. Ana has just come from Logan Square, and her tote bag is on a chair beside the desk.

Marcus opens the drawings for the small library. He has looked at Ana's window plan again, and now he likes it.

Marcus stands at the long desk with library drawings while Ana stands nearby and her tote rests on a chair.

Learn — ways to agree

Six short lines help you share an opinion, accept a reason, or say that someone is correct.

Listen to how each line fits the conversation.

  1. Marcus gives Ana a small nod beside the desk as they review the library drawings.

    I agree.

    I have the same opinion.

    When to use it: Say this when you clearly share someone's opinion.

    This is a clear, direct answer about an opinion.

    Say it: Stress the second part of agree.

  2. Ana leans toward the drawings and gives a small matching nod.

    I think so too.

    I have the same thought as you.

    When to use it: Say this after someone shares a thought that you also have.

    Too at the end shows that the thought is also yours.

  3. Marcus taps a sheet on the desk while Ana listens from across it.

    That's true.

    What you said is correct.

    When to use it: Say this when someone's statement is correct.

    That's is the short form of that is.

  4. Ana lifts an open palm toward Marcus beside the chair holding her tote.

    You're right.

    You have the correct idea.

    When to use it: Say this to tell someone their idea or answer is correct.

    You're is the short form of you are.

  5. Marcus turns from the drawings toward the studio window and considers the daylight in the room.

    That makes sense.

    I understand and I accept that idea.

    When to use it: Say this after someone gives a reason that you understand and accept.

    This can be a softer way to accept someone's idea.

  6. Ana faces Marcus near the tall windows with an open stance as they share a positive feeling about the plan.

    I feel the same way.

    I share that feeling or opinion.

    When to use it: Say this when someone describes a feeling or opinion that you share.

    You can use this for an opinion as well as a feeling.

Story — the window plan

Marcus has changed his mind about Ana's window plan. Listen as they talk about the light, the cost, and their next meeting.

Ana keeps each answer short.

  1. Marcus spreads the drawings across the desk and points to Ana's window plan.
  2. MarcusWell, I looked at your window plan again. Moving the tables closer to the windows means fewer new lights.Her plan uses daylight so they can buy fewer lights.
  3. AnaThat makes sense.I understand and I accept that idea.
  4. MarcusThe old plan had all the reading tables in the darkest corner.Before, the tables were in the part with the least light.
  5. AnaThat's true.What you said is correct.
  6. MarcusWe should check the afternoon light before we choose the exact spots.They need to see the light later in the day before placing the tables.
  7. AnaYou're right.You have the correct idea.
  8. MarcusI feel better about the plan now. It feels more welcoming.He is happier with the plan because the room seems friendlier.
  9. AnaI feel the same way.I share that feeling or opinion.
  10. Marcus sets down his pencil and looks at the clock.
  11. MarcusI think we can settle the details in one short meeting.He believes they can finish the small choices quickly.
  12. AnaI think so too. Let's keep it to thirty minutes.She also thinks they can finish quickly and suggests a half-hour meeting.
  13. MarcusGot it. I'll send you a short agenda. Your window plan is the right choice.He understands, will send the topics, and supports Ana's plan.
  14. AnaI agree.I have the same opinion.

Practice — same opinion

Eleven short exercises help you choose and build these lines. You'll also review three useful lines from earlier lessons.

Read the situation before you answer.

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  1. What did you hear?

  2. True or false?

    You can use this after hearing a reason that you understand and accept.

  3. What do you say?

    You're in the studio with Marcus. He says the old library plan had less daylight, and you confirm that fact.

  4. What does it mean?

    I think so too.

  5. Fill the gap

    I share that feeling or opinion.

    I feel the ____ way.

  6. Build the line

    I understand and I accept that idea.

    .

    Tap the words in order.

  7. Pick the reply

    Marcus says:

    I should have trusted the tall windows from the start.

    He thinks he should have supported that idea sooner.

    And you reply with:

  8. Swap the word

    Marcus thinks the next meeting can be short. Change the line to show that you share his thought.

    I think so ____.

  9. What do you say?

    Marcus explains which button saves the file, and you understand how to use it.

  10. True or false?

    This line asks for a meeting that lasts an hour.

  11. Build the line

    I'll share a short list of meeting topics.

    .

    Tap the words in order.

Say it — say you agree

Now you're Ana at the studio desk. Give Marcus short answers as he talks about the library plan.

Tap the microphone to record each line, and play it back to hear yourself.

  1. MarcusTables near the windows will need fewer new lights.Daylight can help them use fewer lamps.
  2. Ana (you)Show that you understand and accept his reason.

    That makes sense.

    I understand and I accept that idea.

0 of 6 said

Recap — what you can say now

EnglishSimple English
I agree.I have the same opinion.
I think so too.I have the same thought as you.
That's true.What you said is correct.
You're right.You have the correct idea.
That makes sense.I understand and I accept that idea.
I feel the same way.I share that feeling or opinion.
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