Forums

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1,2

Goals

- You know how to ask / respond to a forum question.

- You can practice writing your opinion with the help of useful phrases.

What are forums?

- Public discussion pages on the internet.

- Usually one specific topic.

- Many different forums.

Do you know any online
forums? What topics are
being discussed there?

Asking a forum question

- Be precise and clear. 

Question about your phone: share what kind of phone you have.

- Keep it short but add all the relevant information.

Asking a forum question

''My iPhone 12 Smartphone 5G won't turn on after update 11.2. Does someone know how to solve this problem?''

''So I bought a new iPhone last week and now it doesn't turn on. I've only had it for a week so I am really upset that it already appears to be broken. I went back to the store but....''

Answering a forum question

- Check the question and the responses.

- Answer the question and/or give suggestions.

- Stay friendly even if you do not agree with another person. 

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...

How to share your opinion

Take a look at page 146 book B for more useful phrases! 

Opinions exercise

- Write down your opinion on the following questions.

In English please.

What do you think of having class
on the fifth floor?

Summer is better than winter.
Agree or disagree?

Gym class is necessary.
Agree or disagree?

Checking goal:
What are some of the rules
when answering or asking
a forum question?