Collaborative Listening and Speaking: Offering Opinions, Negotiating, and Persuading, Part 1

The video tutorial explains how to express opinions by using phrases like 'I think', 'I like', and 'I believe'. It provides examples such as 'I like the color blue' and 'I like dogs more than cats', emphasizing the importance of justifying opinions with reasons. For instance, 'I like the color blue because it reminds me of the sky'. The tutorial encourages viewers to practice forming and justifying their own opinions.

What is the primary purpose of expressing an opinion?

• To ask questions

• To express thoughts or feelings

• To give commands

• To share facts

Which of the following is an example of an opinion statement?

• I like the color blue.

• The sky is blue.

• Water boils at 100°C.

• Dogs are mammals.

Why is it important to justify your opinion?

• To change the topic

• To avoid giving reasons

• To confuse the listener

• To make it more convincing

What is a reason given for liking the color blue?

• It is a popular color.

• It is the color of the ocean.

• It reminds me of the sky.

• It is easy to see.

How can you justify the opinion that dogs are better than cats?

• Dogs are smaller than cats.

• Dogs like to chase balls.

• Cats are more independent.

• Cats are quieter than dogs.