Facts, Opinions, Agreeing, Disagreeing

1. I think you should write it down.

2. Fact = a truth or reality Opinion = a feeling or belief, which cannot be proved to the satisfaction of all

4. The following are some of the commonly used expressions for stating facts: Show / indicate / state / found

7. How to give a good opinion

9. I think scuba diving is a more thrilling sport than surfing because to be deep under the sea is definitely more exciting than to be on the sea surface. justification Which is a more thrilling sport?

10. Task 1 pg 13 Speaking Practice I feel that scuba diving is more dangerous because the risk of getting suffocated and drowned while carrying the big heavy oxygen tank when doing the sport is very high. In my opinion , skiing is more exciting because there are more unpredictable obstacles that one has to face when skiing down mountains compared to surfing along the waves.

11. Agreeing & Disagreeing

12. Expressing AGREEMENT: Reinforcing someone else’s ideas "Right." "I think so." "That’s true. . ." "You’re right about that." "Exactly." "Yeah. That’s what I was thinking." "I agree with (that) what you said."

13. Expressing DISAGREEMENT: softly and politely "Well, I don’t necessarily agree with that. . ." "Hmmm. I see it somewhat differently. . ." "Your view is a bit different than mine. . ."

14. You can also use a "Yes, but. . ." format. You are not stating disagreement, but you are able to state your own, different view. "Yes, but I think. . ." "Yeah, that may be true, but. . ." "Well, I feel that. . ."

16. In my opinion teenagers, are given too much freedom nowadays. That’s true.. you’re right about that. Too much freedom creates trouble. Well, I don’t necessarily agree with that because they are watched by their parents at home and teachers at school. Your view is a bit different from mine. There are also other factors that cause social problems among teenagers. Those who are not given enough freedom may also retaliate and create problems. Exactly. Teenagers who are neglected by parents tend to get involved in social problems because they have too much freedom. Yes, but most parents are very busy that they spend less time with their children. A. Give an opinion on a topic B. Agree. Give a reason B. Partially agree with C and explain. A. Agree with B and give another reason C. Disagree directly with A and explain C. Disagree with A and give a reason

17. A. Give an opinion on a topic B. Agree. Give a reason B. Partially agree with C and explain. A. Agree with B and give another reason C. Disagree directly with A and explain C. Disagree with A and give a reason

18. Making Conclusions

19. Therefore My final point is Consequently In a nutshell In conclusion To conclude Thus As a conclusion In brief To summarize