::Vocabulary to express opinions::
Presentation – phrases for natural discussions (about 5 minutes)
• Students work alone and do both 4 and 5 from the Colourful Discussions Worksheet, adding phrases to the three columns. Students can check answers in pairs before you handout the Colourful Discussions Key to check answers.
Key:
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Phrases for introducing an opinion |
Phrases for inviting your partner to give an opinion |
Phrases for responding to your partner’s opinion |
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I think … In my view … I would argue … If you ask me … In my opinion … |
What do you think? How about …? Let’s look at … How about you? … isn’t it? Would you say …?
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Yes, that’s true. Yes, you’re right. Well, I’m not sure about that. Really? Maybe. Yes, exactly. I think so too. Good point. I can’t agree with you there, I’m afraid. |
Taken from PEARSON ELT. Author: Tom Booth