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Giving Opinion


                                                                 b. Informal
               a. Formal                                         I think I like it.

               I personally believe …..                          I don’t think I care for it
               I personally consider …..                         I think it’s good/nice/terrific …..

               I personally think/feel …..                       I think that awful/not nice/terrible

               I hold the opinion ….                             ….
               My own view of the matter is …..                  I don’t think much of it.

               Well, personally …..                              I think that …..

               If I had my view, I would ……                      In my opinion, I would rather ….. in

                                                                 my case ….
                                                                 What I’m more concerned with …..

                                                                 What I have in my mind is …..
                                                                 The way I see is that ….
                                                                 No everyone will agree with me, but
                                                                 ….

                                                                 To my mind …..
                                                                 From my point of view …..
                                                                 If you ask me, I feel ……
                                                                 Absolutely ……



               Practice with your partner !
               Activity 1

               Practice the dialogue with your friend !
               Andi : Do you think that the mathematic homework is
               difficult ?
               Risa : As I see it, it’s not that hard, but I agree that the
               problems are above our level
               Andi : I need more time to finish this`
               Risa : Yes, I think you’re right.

               Activity 2

               A : Time for a break is coming. Let’s go to the canteen!
               B : Ok, let’s go. Do you have any idea about what we should eat there?
               A : I prefer vegan food because I don’t want to eat meat.
               B : I agree with you. I think we must eat healthy food such as fruit and

               vegetables.
               A : But vegan food is more expensive than non-vegan food. Is it ok for
               you?

               B : Of course. My mother gave me more money today.
               A : Then, let’s go!



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