curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-express-disagreement/67acba69e4ad2d139946ec4f.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
Anna doesn't fully agree with Bob. What should she say?
That's true, and there's nothing else to consider.
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Anna wants to introduce another point about technology, so she wouldn't say there's nothing else to consider.
I agree that comfort is important, but we shouldn't neglect technology.
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I agree, but… is a polite way to show partial agreement while adding a different perspective. This phrase is useful in discussions where you want to recognize the other person's argument while bringing up another important factor. For example:
Person 1: Working remotely is more flexible.
Person 2: I agree, but it can also make team communication harder. - This person agrees about the flexibility of remote work but mentions a potential downside.
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