Speaking Tips Pointing phrases: • The first thing I should mention is that... • The point Id like to begin with is that... • I could start off by saying that... • My initial point would be that... • I need to start off by pointing out that... • The main thing you need to know is that... • I suppose I should begin by highlighting the fact that... • You may (or may not) be aware that in fact... • I really need to kick off with the point that... @ielts_council_uz 6.6K viewsedited 11:24