Being able to compare and contrast ideas, people, and things is an essential part of English conversation as well as writing and speaking parts of international English exams. 

You will certainly be asked questions that invite you to say whether you agree or disagree with an issue in the Speaking part of international English exam.

Linking devices in speaking

Introducing Your Opinion/Speculating:

It seems to me that ...

It looks as if...

It appears...

Linking Devices in Speaking

Interruption:

Can I make a point here?

Can I mention one thing here?

Can I just say something here?

Brummie (Brummy) is the accent and dialect of Birmingham, England. The term derives from Brummagem or Bromwichham, historical variants of the name Birmingham.
When you are in Birmingham you might hear these expressions.