OPINION AND THOUGHT - MATERI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI SEMESTER SATU

Summary

In this video, the host, Puput, explains how to express opinions and thoughts in English. She covers the importance of providing reasons and examples when sharing opinions, and introduces key phrases for both asking and giving opinions. The video also discusses agreeing or disagreeing with opinions, offering specific expressions for each. Through a dialogue example, Puput demonstrates how to use these expressions in context, focusing on the topic of smoking. The video aims to help viewers understand how to effectively communicate their views in English, with practical exercises at the end.

Takeaways

• 😀 Opinions are expressions of thoughts or feelings about something, and they can be about people, things, places, etc.
• 😀 When sharing an opinion, it's important to give reasons or examples to support your viewpoint.
• 😀 To ask for someone's opinion in English, you can use expressions like 'What do you think?', 'How about this?', or 'What is your opinion?'
• 😀 There are two main types of opinion expressions: personal and general.
• 😀 Personal opinion expressions are used to share individual views, e.g., 'In my opinion...' or 'Personally, I think...'.
• 😀 General opinion expressions are used to convey public or widely accepted views, e.g., 'Many people think...' or 'It is considered that...'.
• 😀 To agree with an opinion, you can use expressions like 'I agree with this opinion' or 'That's a good point'.
• 😀 To disagree with an opinion, you can say 'I'm not sure about that' or 'I don't think so'.
• 😀 Example expressions for disagreeing can include 'I'm sorry to disagree with you, but...' or 'That's not the same.'
• 😀 A conversation example discussed smoking, where one person asks for the other's opinion on smoking in public areas and smoking bans.
• 😀 The speaker also emphasizes that it’s important to practice and analyze opinions and thoughts through dialogue and exercises.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is about expressing opinions and thoughts in English, specifically how to ask for, give, agree with, and disagree with opinions.

What does the speaker emphasize when expressing an opinion?

The speaker emphasizes the importance of providing reasons and examples to support your opinion when expressing it in English.

What are the two types of opinion expressions mentioned in the video?

The two types of opinion expressions mentioned are personal opinion expressions and general opinion expressions.

Can you give an example of a personal opinion expression?

An example of a personal opinion expression is 'In my opinion, ...' or 'Personally, I think ...'.

What are general opinion expressions used for?

General opinion expressions are used to give opinions that reflect a broader, common viewpoint, often supported by general knowledge or consensus.

How can you express agreement with an opinion in English?

To express agreement, you can use phrases such as 'Of course, this is absolutely right', 'I agree with this opinion', or 'That's true'.

What expressions can be used to show disagreement with an opinion?

To express disagreement, you can say 'I don't think so', 'I'm not sure about that', or 'I'm sorry to disagree with you, but...'.

What does the conversation between Aura and Rumi in the example focus on?

The conversation between Aura and Rumi focuses on the topic of smoking, where Aura asks Rumi for their opinion on smoking in shops and banning smoking in certain areas.

What is the significance of providing reasons when giving an opinion in English?

Providing reasons when giving an opinion is important because it makes the opinion stronger and more convincing, helping others understand the reasoning behind it.

How are the expressions for agreeing and disagreeing demonstrated in the conversation between Aura and Rumi?

In the conversation, Rumi agrees with Aura's opinion using phrases like 'That's a good idea', and disagrees using phrases like 'I don't think so' or 'I’m not sure about that'.