Asking and Giving Opinion - Agreeing and Disagreeing Opinion in English

Summary

This video lesson covers the key English expressions for asking and giving opinions. It teaches viewers how to politely ask for opinions with phrases like 'What do you think about...' and 'Please give your opinion.' It also provides useful ways to give opinions, such as 'In my opinion...' and 'I believe...' The video further explores how to agree or disagree with opinions, offering expressions like 'I totally agree' and 'Sorry, I don't agree with you.' The lesson includes interactive exercises to practice these expressions with real-life examples.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video teaches how to ask for and give opinions in English.
• 😀 Expressions for asking for opinions include: 'Do you have any opinion?', 'What is your opinion about...?'.
• 😀 Different ways to express giving an opinion include: 'In my opinion', 'I believe that', 'According to my thinking'.
• 😀 To express agreement with an opinion, you can use phrases like: 'I totally agree', 'That's a good point', 'So do I'.
• 😀 When you agree with an opinion, it's also helpful to give a reason for your agreement.
• 😀 To express disagreement with an opinion, phrases like 'Sorry, I don't agree with you' or 'I think you are wrong' are used.
• 😀 It's important to add reasoning when disagreeing with an opinion to show clarity and politeness.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural politeness when agreeing or disagreeing in English.
• 😀 Example statements were provided to practice agreeing or disagreeing, such as on topics like smoking in public or women working from home.
• 😀 The video includes an interactive section where viewers can practice giving opinions about various pictures.
• 😀 The final message encourages viewers to apply the expressions they've learned in real conversations and to keep practicing.

Q & A

What are some common expressions for asking for an opinion in English?

Some common expressions for asking for an opinion in English include: 'Do you have any opinion?', 'What is your opinion?', 'Please give your opinion', 'What do you think about?', and 'How do you feel about...?'

What are some examples of giving an opinion in English?

Some examples of giving an opinion in English are: 'In my opinion...', 'I think...', 'According to my thinking...', 'To be honest...', and 'In my personal opinion...'

What expressions can be used to agree with someone's opinion?

Expressions to agree with someone's opinion include: 'Of course', 'I totally agree', 'I agree with what you are saying', 'That's a good point', and 'So do I'.

How can you politely express disagreement with an opinion?

Polite ways to express disagreement include: 'I'm sorry, I don't agree with you', 'I don't believe that', 'I think you are wrong', and 'I'm afraid I have to disagree with you'.

What is the difference between agreeing and disagreeing about an opinion?

Agreeing with an opinion means you share the same perspective, while disagreeing means you hold a different viewpoint. Agreement often involves phrases like 'I totally agree', while disagreement may use phrases such as 'I'm not sure I agree with you'.

How can you strengthen your agreement or disagreement when expressing opinions?

You can strengthen your agreement or disagreement by adding reasoning, such as 'I agree because...', or 'I disagree because...'. This helps clarify why you hold a particular viewpoint.

What are some examples of statements you could use to agree with an opinion about smoking in public places?

An agreement with the opinion that smoking should be banned in public places could be expressed with: 'Of course, smoking should be banned in public places', or 'I totally agree, smoking in public should be prohibited'.

What are some reasons someone might disagree with the statement that women should stay at home and take care of children?

Someone might disagree with this statement by saying, 'I don't agree because women should have the freedom to work if they choose to', or 'I believe both men and women should share the responsibility of taking care of children'.

How can the phrase 'That's not the same thing' be used in a conversation?

'That's not the same thing' can be used when someone feels that two ideas or opinions are being incorrectly compared. For example, 'Smoking in public is not the same thing as the freedom to choose what to do in public'.

How do you express your opinion about online gaming being banned in schools?

If you agree that online gaming should be banned in schools, you might say 'I strongly agree because it interferes with students' learning'. If you disagree, you could say 'I don't agree because online gaming can help students build skills'.