12.4 Forums / opinions

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12.4 Forums / opinions

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- 12.4 Forums

- Sharing opinions in English

Goals

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

Forums

Online discussions 

What are forums?

- Public discussion pages on the internet.

- Usually one specific topic.

- Many different forums.

Different forums

- Film / book / show reviews

- Help forums

- Political forums

- Hobby forums

- Etc.

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...

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.

- Type it in LessonUp 

- Use the sentences on page 146.

In English please.

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

Summer is better than winter.
Agree or disagree?

Gym class is necessary.
Agree or disagree?

For now (and later)

12.4 exercise 2 + 4 + 5

Vocab: 12.1 + 12.2 + 12.3 + 12.4