Finding the Speaker's Opinion

What are we learning today?

You will hear what a speaker thinks from the words and the voice.

Explanation

• Listen for words of reaction, for example "Well done!" and "That's fantastic!". They show a happy opinion.
• "Oh no!", "What a shame!" and "I'm sorry to hear that" show sympathy for bad news.
• Listen for adjectives such as fantastic or terrible.
• Listen to the tone of the voice.

Examples

1. Well done! That's fantastic! The speaker is happy for his friend.
2. I disagree. That's a really exciting job.
3. I think this is the worst day of my life. This is a negative opinion.

Remember!

• Do not mix up sympathy and joy.
• An opinion is not the same as a fact.

Check yourself

1. Which adjective is positive: fantastic or terrible?
2. What does "I'm sorry to hear that" answer: good news or bad news?