Universidad Santiago de Cali Level: 2

Language Institute Topic: Expressing agreement and disagreement

Teacher: Karen Loaiza Espinosa Student’s Name:
EXPRESSING OPINIONS, AGREEMENT AND DISAGREEMENT
Objective: Ss will be able to settle an opinion by using different expressions.

Expressions – Vocabulary for Agreeing and Disagreeing

This page provides a list of vocabulary and phrases we use when we agree or disagree with someone in English.

Stating an opinion Agree with negative statement) Me

• In my opinion... neither.
• The way I see it... • (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
• If you want my honest opinion.... • You have a point there.
• According to Lisa... • I was just going to say that.
• As far as I'm concerned...
• If you ask me... Expressing disagreement
• I don't think so.
Asking for an opinion • (strong) No way.
• What's your idea? • I'm afraid I disagree.
• What are your thoughts on all of • (strong) I totally disagree.
this? • I beg to differ.
• How do you feel about that? • (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
• Do you have anything to say about • Not necessarily.
this? • That's not always true.
• What do you think? • That's not always the case.
• Do you agree? • No, I'm not so sure about that.
• Wouldn't you say?
Interruptions
Expressing agreement • Can I add something here?
• I agree with you 100 percent. • Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
• I couldn't agree with you more. • If I might add something...
• That's so true. • Can I throw my two cents in?
• That's for sure. • Sorry to interrupt, but...
• Tell me about it! • (after accidentally interrupting
• You're absolutely right. someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you
• Absolutely were saying...
• That's exactly how I feel. • (after being interrupted) You didn't
• Exactly. let me finish.
• I'm afraid I agree with James.
• I have to side with Dad on this one. Settling an argument
• No doubt about it. • Let's just move on, shall we?
• Let's drop it.
• I think we're going to have to agree
to disagree.
• (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you
say so.

1. SOURCE: https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-disagreeing-expressions.htm
USEFUL LINK: http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/support-files/so_too_neither_either.pdf (explanation)
2. VIDEO:
1. Watch this video and pay attention to conversations. It includes nice expressions about the topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esml6XQVjEo
3. EXERCISE:
1. Go to the link and answer the following exercise.
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/so-too-neither-either-exercise-1.html (exercise)
 So, Too, Neither, Either
Positive sentences
I like Japanese food a lot. So do I. /I do too. + I agree
Really? I don’t like it very much. + I disagree
I’m crazy about Italian food. So am I. / I am too. + I agree.
Oh, I’m not. + I disagree.
I can eat really spicy food. So, can I. / I can too. + I agree.
Really? I can’t + I disagree
Negative
Sentences
I don’t like salty food. Neither do I. / I don’t either. - I agree
Oh, I like it a lot. + I disagree.
I’m not in the mood for Indian food. Neither am I. / I’m not either. + I agree.
Really? I am. -I agree.
I can’t stand fast food. Neither can I. / I can’t either. + I agree.
Oh, I love it. -I disagree

ACTIVITY # 1
1. You’ll complete this chart by following examples on it.
2. Complete every column and use expressions from previous explanation to express your opinions, agreement and
disagreement with each answer.
3. You’ll create and ask 5 questions to different students from the class.

QUESTION NAME ANSWER (use she/he) YOUR POSITIVE / NEGATIVE YOUR OPINION
AGREEMENT OR ABOUT IT
DISAGREEMENT
Example: Jobita  Yes, She chats all night.  So, do I./Me too. / I do too. NO WAY!!
Do you like texting __________*__________ (Positive agreement)
at the disco?  No, she doesn’t like it.  Neither do I./ I don’t either.
(Negative agreement)
Where did you go Marco  She went to her friend’s  But, I stayed home with my That’s Awesome!!
yesterday night? house to watch a movie. mom. (disagreement)
Maria Yes, she is single So, am I I agree with you
Are you single or 100 percent.
taken?

Valenti Yes, she eat Chinese food So, do I Absolutely

Do you eat na
Chinese food?

Alejan I don't think so.

Were you dra No, she was not studying English I was studying English two years ago
studying English
before? before

Maria No, she didn’t get up late this I get up late this morning No way
Did you get up morning
late this morning?

sii Valenti No, she can’t swim I like swim

Can you swim? na I learned to swim as a child
 Alejan She will be home tomorrow I do too. Stay home is great
Where will you go dra
tomorrow?