expr e s s i n g

op i n i o n s
English
Ms. Olivia
Class
Wilson
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Why is it How to Agreeing Asking for Speaking Summary
Important start and someone’s challenge –
to express expressing disagreein opinion Record
opinions? an opinion g in your
English dialogue!
 Why is it
Important
to express
opinions?
When learning English, knowing how to express your
opinions is a very important skill. It helps you speak more
naturally and feel more confident in conversations.
 It helps you communicate It improves fluency – It prepares you for real-
better – Sharing your The more you practice life situations –
thoughts and ideas makes expressing opinions, the Whether in school, work, or
conversations more interesting easier it becomes to speak daily life, you often need to
and engaging. It also helps you without hesitating. express your opinions. For
connect with people from example, when ordering food,
different cultures. choosing a movie, or giving
feedback.

It helps in discussions It builds confidence –

and debates – When you can share your
Many conversations involve thoughts clearly in English,
opinions. If you know how to you feel more comfortable
agree, disagree, and explain using the language.
your ideas, you can
participate more easily.
How to start
expressing an
opinion in
english
When you want to share your opinion in Pro tip:
English, use clear and natural
Always give a reason to support your
expressions. Here are some common
opinion. Instead of just saying "I think
phrases to help you:
learning English is important," explain
Phrases to start your opinion:
why: "I think learning English is
important because it helps people
• In my opinion, ...
communicate with others around the
• I believe that ...
world."
• From my point of view, ... Pair Discussion:
• Personally, I think ...
• As far as I’m concerned... Turn to the person next to you and state
your opinion on the following topic:
“In my opinion, social media is both useful
and distracting.” Should students have less homework?
 Agreeing and
Disagreeing in
English
In conversations, you don’t always have to agree with others, but it’s
important to express your agreement or disagreement politely. Here are
some useful expressions:

How to agree with How to partially agree: How to politely

• someone: • I see your point, but… • disagree:
I completely agree with I see what you mean, but
you! • That’s true, but I also I have a different opinion.
• That’s a great point! think… • I’m not sure I agree with
• I think you’re absolutely • I agree to some extent, that.
right. but… • That’s an interesting
• I feel the same way. • You might be right, but I idea, but I think…
• I couldn’t agree more! feel that… • I understand your point,
but I believe…
• Actually, I have a
different perspective on
that.
Asking for
someone’s
opinion
Sometimes, you might want to ask
someone else’s opinion before sharing
your own. Here are some ways to do that:

How to ask for someone’s opinion:

• What do you think about...?

• How do you feel about...?
• What’s your take on this?
• Would you agree that...?
• Would you say that...?
“What do you think about learning English
with podcasts?”
 let’s
pra c ti c e
speaking Upload your video below

activity
It’s time to act!
Look for a partner and create a dialogue where both
of you express your opinions on a topic of your
choice. Your conversation should last around 5
minutes and should include at least five opinion
expressions per person.
Topics you can choose from:

• The impact of social media on daily life

• The best way to learn a new language
• Whether school uniforms should be mandatory
• The importance of recycling and sustainability
• A recent movie, book, or song you liked or disliked

See next slide for the instructions on how

to record yourselves.
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g
yourself
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Go to Choose the When you’re Finally, click You will find Start
uploads on options of ready click on save your piece creating!
the left side camera on start and exit to of art under
of your and recording save your the videos
screen and microphon and done work and tab in
click record e and get when you’re add it to uploads.
yourself ready to finished. your current
act! slide.
summary
Expressing opinions can improve Agreeing:
communication, fluency, and confidence
• I completely agree with
in real-life situations. This helps improve
you!
fluency by encouraging natural speech,
• That’s a great point!
develops critical thinking and helps the Partially agreeing:
understanding different perspectives.
• I see your point, but…
How to start • That’s true, but I also
expressing your think…
opinion: Politely disagreeing:
Use clear phrases such as:
• In my opinion… • I understand your point,
• I believe that… but I believe…
• From my point of view… • Actually, I have a
• Personally, I think… different perspective on
that.
Asking for opinions:
Always explain why you have that opinion • What do you think
to make your argument stronger. about…?
• How do you feel
about…?
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