1. Express Your Opinion
🗣️ Share your opinion on simple topics like movies, music, or books. Use these phrases:
“In my opinion, this movie is really exciting!”
“I think this book is better than the movie version.”
“I believe that pop music is fun to listen to.”
I think... / I don’t think ...
I believe... / I don’t believe ...
In my opinion,
For me,
Personally, I think ...
2. Ask for Opinions
❓ Ask your friends’ opinions using phrases like:
“What do you think about this song?”
“Do you prefer watching movies or reading books?”
“What’s your opinion on this band?”
Do you agree?
What do you think?
What do you think about ... (this)?
Do you think that’s right?
What’s your view?
Are you OK with that?
3. Practice in Pairs or Groups
👫 Discuss with your friends. Ask and answer questions about your favorite topics!
Example:
“What do you think about the latest movie?”
“I think it’s great! How about you?”
🎥 Watch these videos below as examples.
This script is examples for you to practice asking and giving opinions.
Jack: Oh! Hi Gemma. How’s it going?
Gemma: Oh. Hi Jack. Have you just seen Tornado Express too?
Jack: Mm … no. I saw Friends Forever with my sister.
Gemma: Oh! Was it good?
Jack: Pfff … no, not really. It was boring. But Molly liked it. She loves that kind of thing. What about Tornado Express? Was that good?
Gemma: Yeah, it was brilliant! Really exciting and the special effects were so good!
Jack: Sounds cool.
Gemma: Yeah, I loved it!
Jack: I really want to see that film, Double Revenge. Have you heard of it?
Gemma: Oh, yeah … with Jessica Foster? Ah, I can’t stand her! She’s so annoying!
Jack: Really? Do you think so? She was good in that film Maximum Risk.
Gemma: Oh, I haven’t seen that one. OK, maybe she’s not that bad.
Jack: Well, maybe we should check out Double Revenge together some time.
Gemma: Yeah, that sounds good.
Jack: All right, great.
Gemma: See you later.
Jack: OK, yeah. See you.