Expressing and Justifying Opinions

This video tutorial provides guidance on how to express opinions, agree or disagree, and ask for others' opinions in a speaking exam. It covers useful phrases for expressing opinions, including both positive and negative forms, and how to strengthen statements using adverbs and adjectives. The video also emphasizes the importance of asking for others' opinions to maintain a conversation and offers strategies for agreeing or disagreeing with others. Additionally, it highlights the need to justify opinions during discussions. The video concludes with resources for further learning and exam preparation.

What might you be asked to do in a speaking exam?

• Write an essay

• Share an opinion or have a discussion

• Solve math problems

• Read a passage aloud

Which phrase is NOT used to express an opinion?

• I think

• I know

• I believe

• I like

How can you express a negative opinion about horror movies?

• I think horror movies are great

• I don’t like horror movies

• I believe horror movies are the best

• I like horror movies

Which phrase can make your opinion stronger?

• I think

• I believe

• I strongly believe

• I like

What is a good question to ask for someone else's opinion?

• What do you think about…

• I think…

• I believe…

• I like…

How can you show agreement with someone’s opinion?

• I don’t think so

• I agree

• That’s not right

• I disagree

Which phrase shows disagreement?

• Me too

• I don’t think that’s very good

• I agree

• That’s right

What can you say if you have mixed feelings about an issue?

• I completely agree

• I’m not sure about that

• That’s right

• I strongly believe

Why is it important to justify your opinion in a discussion?

• To make the conversation longer

• To show you are serious about the topic

• To agree with everyone

• To avoid giving your opinion

What is a good way to justify your opinion about the LearnEnglish Teens channel?

• I’m not sure about it

• I think it’s okay

• I don’t like it

• Me too; they have amazing presenters!