Well, the main thing you need to know is that…(1) +(details)… 

On top of that I can also add that (2)…+(details)… 

Something else that I need to say is that (3)…soactually…(detail) 

Starting-off 

Ok, then; actually; alright; well, you know;  

Point 1 

The first thing I’d like to mention is … 

The main thing you need to know is … 

I’d like to begin by highlighting the fact … 

Point 2 

In addition I suppose I should say … 

Another interesting point … 

Not only that, but _______is also exceedingly….. 

Point 3 

And I shouldn’t forget to mention that… 

I guess I could also say that (it’s) sort-of…….. 

Finally I’d also like to mention …….. 

Practice: 

Tell me something about yourhometown? 

What does your neighborhood looklike? 

What does your house look like? 

2. LIKING(Strategy: General to specific) 

Rephrasing “liking” 

I’m pretty fond of… 

I’m really keen on… 

I’m a big fan of… 

I’m passionate about… 

Structure 

1. Well in general I would say … 

2. To be more precise/specific… 

3. And I guess this is probably because… 

Sample answer 

What kind of animals do youlike? 

Well in general I would say small animals, to be  more precise cats and dogs; and, I guess this is because we  often kept them when I was growing up, and they were good companions for  me.