Expressing Opinions in English

In this lesson, Rebecca teaches how to express opinions in English, whether in conversation or writing. She introduces various expressions ranging from strong to weak, such as 'I think', 'I believe', 'I feel', and 'I suppose'. The lesson also covers punctuation rules for writing opinions and offers alternative expressions like 'In my opinion' and 'From my viewpoint'. Rebecca advises learners to choose a few expressions they are comfortable with and use them correctly. Additional resources for practice are available on the EngVid website.

Why is it important to express your opinion in English?

• To impress others

• To participate effectively in conversations and writing

• To confuse the listener

• To show off your vocabulary

Which expression is considered the strongest when stating an opinion?

• I guess

• I feel

• I suppose

• I think

What does the expression 'I suppose' suggest about your opinion?

• You disagree completely

• You are unsure but leaning towards agreement

• You are very confident

• You have no opinion

Which expression is the weakest when expressing an opinion?

• I believe

• I guess

• I think

• I feel

What punctuation is necessary after 'In my opinion' when writing?

• A period

• A semicolon

• No punctuation

• A comma

Which expression requires a comma when used in writing?

• I feel

• I believe

• In my view

• I think

What is the purpose of using expressions like 'From my viewpoint'?

• To express a factual statement

• To ask a question

• To express a personal perspective

• To agree with someone

What should you consider when choosing expressions to express your opinion?

• The translation of expressions from your language

• The length of the expression

• The complexity of the expression

• The popularity of the expression

Why is it better to learn a few expressions correctly?

• To use them in every situation

• To make conversations longer

• To impress others

• To avoid mixing them up

What is the recommended resource for further practice on expressing opinions?

• A thesaurus

• A dictionary

• A grammar book

• www.engvid.com