GIVING OPINION

Novrizal A Novan
What is opinion

■ a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on

fact or knowledge.
– "I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance"
■ the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a
particular thing.
– "the changing climate of opinion“
■ an estimation of the quality or worth of someone or something.
– "seeking a second opinion from a specialist"
 FORMULA

■ ASKING
■ How + To be + Pos.Adj. + Opinion?

■ Answering
■ Pos. Adj + To be + Reason (ceritakan)…..
 Student Introductions
• What is one thing that you can do well?
• Something nice that happened to you this week.
• 1 thing that makes you happy
• What is something that you are grateful for?
• Share a memory you have of something special you did with a friend.
• Who is someone that you admire and why?
• A time when you helped someone.
• A value that is important to you.
• A place that is special to you.
• 1 Thing you hope to do next year.
• A good memory you have.
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• What is 1 thing you are proud of?

Voicing Opinions:
■ Asking for Someone’s Opinion:
• What do you think about…?
• How do you feel about…?
• What’s your opinion on…? This Photo by Unknown Author is
licensed under CC BY-NC

• Would you agree that…?

Giving Your Own Opinion:
In my opinion…
From my experience…
As far as I’m concerned…
I think…
From my point of view…
 Giving Opinions
• As far as I’m concerned … • In my opinion/In my humble opinion
• In my opinion … In my view … • I reckon/suppose
• From my point of view … • I know
• The way I see it is (that) … • May I?
• To my mind … • If you ask me
• Well, I reckon (that) … • If I were you
• I (strongly) believe (that) … • To be honest
• I (honestly) think (that) … • I could be wrong, but
• I (really) feel (that) … • I’m no expert, but
• Personally speaking, I believe … • Personally
• As for me, I reckon …
Asking Opinions

■ What do you think/reckon?

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■ do you see what I’m getting at? ND

■ Do you know/see what I mean?

■ Do you agree with me?
■ Would you go along with that?
■ Would you agree with me that … ?
■ What are your thoughts on that?
■ Don’t you think (that) … ?

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Agreeing and Disagreeing:

■ Direct Agreement: You completely and openly

agree with someone’s opinion.
■ I agree.
■ That’s a good point.
■ That’s right/true!
■ You can say that again.
■ That makes sense.
Agreeing and Disagreeing:

■ Reluctant Agreement: You agree with someone’s idea or opinion,

but you wish their ideas were false.
■ I’m afraid I have to agree.
■ I hate to admit it, but...
■ I hate to say it, but…
■ Well, I have to say you’re right.
Agreeing and Disagreeing:

■ Direct Disagreement: You completely and openly

disagree with someone’s opinion.
■ I disagree.
■ I don’t think so.
■ I don’t agree with you there.
Strong, Impolite Statements:
■ That’s ridiculous!
■ You can’t be serious!
■ Get real!
■ Where did you come up with that idea?
Agreeing and Disagreeing:

■ Softened Disagreement: You disagree with

someone’s opinion, or idea, but not completely.
■ That’s true, but…
■ I see your point, however…
■ That’s a valid point, but…
■ That’s a nice idea, however…
■ I like it, but maybe you should try looking at it this way…
■ Direct Agreement: You completely and
openly agree with someone’s opinion.
■ I agree.
■ That’s a good point.
■ That’s right/true!
■ You can say that again.
■ That makes sense.
 Softened Disagreement: You disagree with
■ Reluctant Agreement: You agree with
someone’s idea or opinion, but you wish
their ideas were false.
■ I’m afraid I have to agree.
■ I hate to admit it, but...
■ I hate to say it, but…
■ Well, I have to say you’re right.
 Direct Disagreement: You completely and
openly disagree with someone’s opinion.
 I disagree.
 I don’t think so.
 I don’t agree with you there.
Strong, Impolite Statements:
 That’s ridiculous!
 You can’t be serious!
 Get real!
 Where did you come up with that
idea?
someone’s opinion, or idea, but not completely.
 That’s true, but…
 I see your point, however…
 That’s a valid point, but…
 That’s a nice idea, however…
 I like it, but maybe you should try
thinking about it this way…