English Writing (Speaking) Opinions

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English Writing (Speaking)

Sharing opinions

Today

- Exam confusion

- Writing (speaking): Sharing opinions

Exam confusion

- Niveau 3 hoeft dit examen niet te maken.

- Niveau 4 kan dit examen in jaar 3 maken.

- Mensen die het wel gaan maken deze week kunnen oefenen met de oefenexamens (link in de mail) 

Exam confusion

Voor de mensen die het wel gaan doen:

Het examen bestaat uit:

- leesteksten met vragen (multiple choice, yes/no, true/false)

- luisterfragmenten met vragen (multiple choice, yes/no, true/false)

Sharing opinions

Sharing opinions 

When do we use it?

- To agree / disagree

- To say what you think

What do you think of this outfit?
Answer in English

How to share your opinion

Saying what you think:

- I think...                                       - This is my (least) favourite

- I like / don't like / dislike...           - That's great / ridiculous!

- I prefer...

- I think this one is really nice.

How to share your opinion

Agree / disagree / giving your opinion:

- In my opinion...                  - I'm (not) convinced that...          

- I (dis)agree with...              - I'm sure / certain that...

- I'm (not) interested in...

- I (strongly) believe...

(All of these phrases are on Teams > bestanden > opinions)

Sharing your opinion

Write your opinion on the following questions / statements.

Try to use the phrases we just discussed.

Example: ''Social media is important.''

Answer: ''I believe it is important...''

Gym class is necessary.
Agree or disagree?

Summer is better than winter.
Agree or disagree?

Should we wear uniforms to school?
Agree or disagree?

For now and tomorrow

Teams > bestanden > Opinions > Opinions + exercises

Do the exercises (1-3) for tomorrow's class