Expressing and Responding to Opinions in English

Which of the following is a common phrase for expressing agreement in English?

• I don't think so

• I know exactly what you mean

• I disagree

• Not at all

How can you politely disagree with someone's opinion in English?

• I know what you mean

• That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

• You're not right but...

• I see where you're coming from, but...

Why is it important to use appropriate language when expressing opinions in English?

• to show respect for others' perspective

• To show confidence and assertiveness

• to ensure clear communication

• It is not important

Which of the following is a polite way to disagree with someone's opinion?

• Try to see it from my perspective.

• I think you're wrong.

• I see your point, but I respectfully disagree.

• Shut up, I don't want to hear your opinion

Give an example of how to disagree with someone politely.

The difference between 'I think' and 'I believe' when expressing opinions in English is that...

• ... we use 'I think' when we are uncertain, and 'I believe' when we are confident.

• ... we use 'I think' when an opinion is based on emotions, and 'I believe' it's based on facts.

• ... we use 'I think' when an opinion is based on evidence, and 'I believe' when it's based on personal conviction.

What are some examples of ways of showing respect for others' opinions in English conversations?

• 'I know exactly what you mean'

• expressing appreciation for their input

• 'I understand'

• actively listening

• 'So, you mean that...'

• acknowledging their perspective

• 'I see where you're coming from'

• showing empathy and understanding

• 'aha', 'wow', 'oh!', 'I see'...

• asking clarifying questions

How can you politely ask for clarification when responding to someone's opinion in English?

• What you said doesn't make any sense, can you clarify?

• I'm not sure I understand, could you please explain that a bit more?

• I don't get it, can you explain better?

• I don't understand, can you elaborate?

When politely expressing doubt in English, what phrases can you use to convey your uncertainty?

• No way!

• Are you sure?

• I'm not so sure about that

• Certainly not

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Categorize the frases for responding to an opinion into polite, neutral or impolite:

Groups:

(a) Polite

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(b) Neutral

,

(c) Impolite

• I don't agree

• This is ridiculous

• I seems to me that...

• You're wrong

• What are you talking about?

• I disagree

• I doubt that's true

• I don't think so

• I see where you're coming from, but...

• Well, I don't really think...

• I belive that's not...

• I see what you mean but...