Group Discussion (GD) Phrases: How to Start, Agree, Disagree and Sum Up
By Jhansi D Mohan, English & Communication Coach · 10 October 2026
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In a group discussion (GD), the students who get selected are not always the ones with the best English. They are the ones who speak clearly, politely and at the right time. These simple phrases will help you start the discussion, agree, disagree, add points and sum up, with meanings in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
Starting the discussion
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Good morning, everyone. May I start the discussion?
அனைவருக்கும் காலை வணக்கம். நான் விவாதத்தைத் தொடங்கலாமா?అందరికీ శుభోదయం. నేను చర్చను మొదలుపెట్టవచ్చా?सभी को सुप्रभात। क्या मैं चर्चा शुरू कर सकती हूँ?
Today's topic is very important for all of us.
இன்றைய தலைப்பு நம் அனைவருக்கும் மிக முக்கியமானது.ఈరోజు అంశం మనందరికీ చాలా ముఖ్యమైనది.आज का विषय हम सभी के लिए बहुत ज़रूरी है।
I'd like to begin by looking at both sides.
இரு பக்கங்களையும் பார்த்துத் தொடங்க விரும்புகிறேன்.రెండు వైపులా చూసి మొదలుపెట్టాలనుకుంటున్నాను.मैं दोनों पहलुओं को देखकर शुरुआत करना चाहती हूँ।
Giving your opinion
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
In my opinion, …
என் கருத்துப்படி, …నా అభిప్రాయం ప్రకారం, …मेरी राय में, …
I strongly believe that …
… என்று நான் உறுதியாக நம்புகிறேன்.… అని నేను గట్టిగా నమ్ముతున్నాను.मेरा पक्का मानना है कि …
For example, in our college, …
உதாரணமாக, எங்கள் கல்லூரியில், …ఉదాహరణకు, మా కాలేజీలో, …उदाहरण के लिए, हमारे कॉलेज में, …
Agreeing and disagreeing politely
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
I agree with Karthik, and I'd like to add one point.
கார்த்திக் சொல்வதை ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறேன், மேலும் ஒரு கருத்தைச் சேர்க்க விரும்புகிறேன்.కార్తీక్తో ఏకీభవిస్తున్నాను, ఇంకో విషయం చేర్చాలనుకుంటున్నాను.मैं कार्तिक से सहमत हूँ, और एक बात जोड़ना चाहती हूँ।
That's a good point, but I see it differently.
அது நல்ல கருத்து, ஆனால் நான் வேறு விதமாகப் பார்க்கிறேன்.అది మంచి విషయమే, కానీ నేను వేరేలా చూస్తున్నాను.यह अच्छी बात है, लेकिन मेरा नज़रिया अलग है।
I respect your view, but I'm not sure I agree.
உங்கள் கருத்தை மதிக்கிறேன், ஆனால் நான் ஒப்புக்கொள்வேனா என்று தெரியவில்லை.మీ అభిప్రాయాన్ని గౌరవిస్తాను, కానీ నేను ఏకీభవిస్తానో లేదో తెలియదు.मैं आपकी राय का सम्मान करती हूँ, लेकिन मैं पूरी तरह सहमत नहीं हूँ।
Tip: disagree with the idea, never the person. Start with something positive ("That's a good point, but…") and stay calm. Examiners notice this.
Entering the discussion and including others
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Sorry to interrupt, but may I add something?
குறுக்கிடுவதற்கு மன்னிக்கவும், நான் ஒன்று சேர்க்கலாமா?మధ్యలో మాట్లాడుతున్నందుకు క్షమించండి, నేను ఒకటి చేర్చవచ్చా?बीच में बोलने के लिए माफ़ी, क्या मैं कुछ जोड़ सकती हूँ?
Let me finish my point, please.
தயவுசெய்து என் கருத்தை முடிக்க விடுங்கள்.దయచేసి నా విషయం పూర్తి చేయనివ్వండి.कृपया मुझे अपनी बात पूरी करने दीजिए।
Divya, we haven't heard from you yet. What do you think?
திவ்யா, நீங்கள் இன்னும் பேசவில்லை. நீங்கள் என்ன நினைக்கிறீர்கள்?దివ్యా, మీరు ఇంకా మాట్లాడలేదు. మీరేమనుకుంటున్నారు?दिव्या, आपने अभी तक कुछ नहीं कहा। आप क्या सोचती हैं?
Summing up
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
To sum up, we discussed both the benefits and the problems.
சுருக்கமாக, நன்மைகளையும் பிரச்சினைகளையும் விவாதித்தோம்.సంక్షిప్తంగా, లాభాలు, సమస్యలు రెండింటినీ చర్చించాం.संक्षेप में, हमने फ़ायदे और समस्याएँ दोनों पर चर्चा की।
Most of us agree that …
நம்மில் பெரும்பாலோர் … என்பதை ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறோம்.మనలో చాలామంది … అని ఒప్పుకుంటున్నాం.हम में से ज़्यादातर लोग मानते हैं कि …
5 common GD mistakes
❌ Don't say
✅ Say
I am agree with you.
I agree with you.
According to me, …
In my opinion, … / I think …
I want to tell one point.
I'd like to add a point.
Same like Karthik said, …
As Karthik said, …
You are wrong.
I see it differently. / I'm not sure I agree.
"agree" ஒரு வினைச்சொல், அதனால் "am" தேவையில்லை: "I agree". "You are wrong" என்பது கடுமையாகத் தெரியும்; "I see it differently" என்று மென்மையாகச் சொல்லுங்கள்.'agree' ఒక క్రియ, కాబట్టి 'am' అవసరం లేదు: 'I agree'. 'You are wrong' కటువుగా అనిపిస్తుంది; 'I see it differently' అని మృదువుగా చెప్పండి.'agree' एक क्रिया है, इसलिए 'am' की ज़रूरत नहीं: 'I agree'। 'You are wrong' कठोर लगता है; 'I see it differently' कहकर नरमी से बात रखें।
A sample opening you can use
Topic: Should mobile phones be allowed in college?
"Good morning, everyone. May I start the discussion? Today's topic is very important for all of us, because we use our phones every day. I'd like to begin by looking at both sides. On one hand, phones help us find information and stay in touch. On the other hand, they can distract us in class. In my opinion, phones should be allowed, but with clear rules. I'd like to hear what others think."
A good GD opening is about 30 seconds: greet, introduce the topic, show both sides, give your view, and invite others. Practise it with 2–3 friends on a new topic each week.
By Jhansi D Mohan, English & Communication Coach · 10 October 2026