Finding the Speaker's Opinion

What are we learning today?

You will listen and find what a speaker thinks. You will also hear how strong the opinion is.

Explanation

• Opinion words show what a person thinks: I think, I love, I hate.
• Degree words show how strong it is: very, really, quite, not.
• "Quite important" is weaker than "very important".
• To agree, say: I agree. / Me too. / That's right.
• To disagree, say: I don't think so. / I disagree, but ...

Examples

1. My phone is really important. I use it every day.
2. Yes, I agree, but my best subject is Art.
3. I don't think so. I disagree, but I understand your idea.

Remember!

• Listen for the word "not".
• A fact is not an opinion.
• Do not mix up "quite" and "very".

Check yourself

1. Which phrase shows agreement: "Me too" or "I disagree"?
2. Which words show an opinion: "I think" or "on Monday"?
3. Which words show how strong an opinion is?