One phrase for each job: Learn one or two phrases for each job. Then fill them with your own ideas.
| Job | Phrases |
|---|---|
| Present | "The photo I'm going to talk about shows…" |
| Describe | "In the foreground there is…" / "On the right I can see…" |
| Interpret | "It seems that…" / "They might be…" |
| Give an opinion | "In my opinion… because…" / "I'd argue that…" |
| Link ideas | "However,…" / "Moreover,…" / "On the other hand,…" |
| Buy time | "Well, let me think…" / "That's a good question." |
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Small errors, easy fixes: Three slips that students make again and again in the oral.
| Don't say | Say |
|---|---|
| "I am agree." | "I agree." |
| "There is two people." | "There are two people." |
| "A man holds an umbrella." | "A man is holding an umbrella." |
Why the last one: For what is happening in the image right now, use the present continuous: is holding, are laughing.