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Martin, I think we should move our Saturday picnicindoors.
Why? The weather app says there is only a smallchance of rain.
Look again.
Oh, heavy rain from midday.
Exactly.
That sounded more natural than a lonely yes.
A lonely yes?
It agrees, but it does not show how I amconnecting with your idea.
Then today, let us give yes some company.
Welcome to your English Toolbox. I am Martin.
And I am Julia.
This is the second episode of Everyday UsefulExpressions.
Our series gives you ready-made English for realconversations.
Today, we are learning four natural ways to agreewithout simply repeating yes.
Yes is correct, but using it for every responsecan sound flat or less engaged than you really
are.
Each expression shows a slightly different kind ofagreement.
Our first expression is EXACTLY.
Exactly.
Use it when another person expresses the same ideathat you were thinking.
It means, that is precisely what I mean.
Imagine we are planning a meeting.
We should send the agenda early so everyone canprepare.
Exactly. Then we can use the meeting to makedecisions.
You strongly agree, and your next sentencedevelops the shared idea.
Is EXACTLY formal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends,colleagues, and in professional conversations.
A warm EXACTLY sounds engaged. A sharp one cansound impatient.
Our second expression is THAT MAKES SENSE.
That makes sense.
We use it when we understand the reason behindsomeone's choice.
I am leaving home early because the roads get busyafter 8.
That makes sense. You will have a calmer journey.
Understanding a decision is not always the same asfully agreeing with it.
So I can say it even if I might choosedifferently.
Correct.
And remember, that makes sense.
Not that has sense.
Exactly. Expression number three is I see yourpoint.
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I see your point.
This tells the other person that you recognizetheir perspective.
It is useful when a conversation has tworeasonable sides.
Suppose I say, our emails are too long. We shouldmake them shorter.
I see your point. People might read a shortermessage more carefully.
That sounds like agreement.
It is. But the expression can also introduce arespectful difference.
I see your point, but some details are stillnecessary.
So it means, I understand your argument. Notalways. I agree with every part.
That makes it very useful in discussions.
Our fourth expression is you have a point.
You have a point.
We use this when someone gives us a good reason wehad not fully considered.
Imagine I want to drive into the city center.
The train might be easier because parking will beexpensive.
You have a point. Let us take the train.
The argument has influenced your decision.
With a friendly tone, it shows openness ratherthan defeat.
Can I add there?
Yes. You have a point there is also natural.
Let us compare the four.
Exactly. Shows strong agreement with the preciseidea.
That makes sense. Shows that you understand thelogic.
I see your point recognizes another perspectiveand can introduce a qualification.
And you have a point. Admits that someone hasoffered a valid reason.
Time for a quick challenge.
Choose the most natural expression before weanswer.
Situation 1. A colleague says the exact thing youwere about to say.
Exactly.
Situation 2. A friend explains why they need tochange a plan and you understand the reason.
That makes sense.
Situation 3. You recognize someone's opinion butwant to add a different concern.
I see your point.
Situation 4. You were doubtful but the otherperson gives you a convincing reason.
You have a point.
Now it is your turn.
Respond to this idea.
Practicing English for 10 minutes every day ismore useful than studying once a month.
Choose one expression then add one sentence ofyour own.
A short response plus one reason helps you soundinvolved, not automatic.
On the episode page at YourEnglishToolbox.com, youwill find five additional ways to agree that are
not taught in this audio.
You can compare their tone and use them in ashort, active practice exercise.
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The direct link is in the episode description.
Now Julia about our Saturday picnic.
Indoors, with hot drinks and a few board games.
That makes sense.
Only that makes sense?
Exactly, and I will bring the cake.
Then we agree completely.
See you next time, friends.
Goodbye.