Used to refer back to something the other person said, showing you listened and are responding to it directly.
“I know you mentioned wanting something cheaper, but hear me out on this one.”
“I know you mentioned convenience matters most, so let me explain why I think this option wins there too.”
In Task 5, referencing the "friend's" stated preference (given in the prompt) makes your response feel like a genuine reply rather than an isolated speech. Use it early on to directly address the other person's point before offering your counter-opinion, which demonstrates strong task fulfillment to the examiner.
Synonyms: I understand you said, I remember you noted, you mentioned that