Dear Students, 3. How to Express General Opinion.

In this meeting you will study about Asking and

To express general points of view, start
Giving Opinion. It’s our first KD material.
with:
You will study about this KD in three meetings.
• It is thought that...
• Some people say that...
Let’s start our Learning.
• It is considered...
• It is generally accepted that...
Expressions of Asking and
Giving Opinion.
Then, make the opinion clear, in
statement form.
1. Definition of Asking and Giving Opinion.
• Ex. “Many people say that he is a bad
leader.”
Opinion is including the words of
opinion and argument/reason.
Then, provide reasons and details to
Opinion- how an individual feel about
support the opinion.
something.
Examples:
*Note: An opinion may contain or be
• “He is a poor public speaker.”
based on facts, but an opinion should
• “He has made our relationships worse, not
never be stated as a fact.
better.”
2. How to Express Personal Opinion.
4. Expressionfor Asking someone’s
opinion.
Start with a phrase like:
• In my experience…
In expressing dialogue have two
• As far as I'm concerned…
situations; formal and informal.
• Speaking for myself…
• In my opinion…
 Formal expressions are used in a
• Personally, I think…
situation where you are talking in a formal
• I'd say that…
situation, such as in the office or school
• I'd suggest that…
between the teacher and students.
• I'd like to point out that…
• I believe that…
 Informal expression is used in a situation
• What I mean is…
where you are talking between friends or
close friends.
State your opinion
•Ex. “I think that the library should be open
The expressions usually respond to
longer.”
something that you discuss in an informal
situation.
Then, provide reasons and evidence to
support your opinion.
Asking for opinion
Examples:
•“It closes at 8 pm, and I am usually
Formal Situation
studying until 10 pm, which means I have to
find a new place to go.”
Have you got any comments on...?
•“It is inconvenient to have to interrupt my
studying.”
Do you have any idea?

Do you have any opinion on...?

Would you give me your opinion on...?

What is your reaction to...?

What is your opinion about...?


What are you feeling about...?
 What are you views on...?
Please give me your frank opinion?
Informal situation
Asking for opinion
• What do you think about...?
• What is your opinion?
• Why do they behave like that?
• Do you think its going?
• How do you like?
• How was the...?
5. Introducing your own opinion.
Formal Situation.
- I personally consider ...
- I personally think/feel ...
- I hold the opinion ...
- My own view of the matter is ...
- Well, personally ...
- If I had my view, I would ...
Informal situation
- I think I like it.
- I think it’s good/nice/terrific ...
- I don’t think I care for it.
- I don’t think much of it.
- I think that awful/notice/terrible...
- I think that ...
- In my opinion, I would rather...
- What I’m more concerned with..
- What I have in my mind is...
6. Responding To Opinion
You can agree or disagree.
Agreeing with an Opinion
• Of course.
• You're absolutely right.
• Yes, I agree.
• I think so too.
• That's a good point.
• Exactly.
• I don't think so either.
• So do I.
• I'd go along with that.
• That's true.
• Neither do I.
• I agree with you entirely.
• I couldn't agree more.
Disagreeing with an Opinion
• That's different.
• I don't agree with you.
• However…
• That's not entirely true.
• On the contrary…
• I'm sorry to disagree with
you, but…
• Yes, but don't you
think…
• I'm afraid I have to
disagree.
Additional Note!
Having strong opinions
Common adjectives used when giving
opinion
• I think it’s a brilliant idea!
• He thought the restaurant was disgusting.
(veryunpleasant, terrible, etc.)
• Your project is ridiculous.
• I think her work is really original.
Expressing strong disagreement
• I’m afraid I don’t agree (with you) at all.
• I totally disagree (with you).
Agreeing partially
• I agree with this point of view, but...
• This idea is right, but...
• I agree with you, but...
Example:
Bella : How are you?
Ricky : I am fine, how about you?
Bella : Fine too thanks
Ricky : Hey, what do you think about my new
bag?
Bella : Wow, I think it is a good bag with the
newest style. Where did you buy it,
Ricky?
Ricky : My auntie bought it for my birthday
gift.
What’s your opinion about the color?
Bella : Hmm in my opinion, it has a bad color
Ricky : Why? You know it's my auntie's
choice
Bella : Because the color is glamour and look
too over for boy like you, but I
appreciate it
Ricky : Yeah. Thanks for your opinion, Bell
Bella : No, Problem.
That’s all your material for today.

Then, these are your following task!

1. Write down a summary of those

material (Tulislah sebuah rangkuman
dari materi tersebut).
2. Read and record that dialogue example
(Bacalah salah satucontoh dialog yang
ada, lalurekamlah dan kirimkanke
google class).

Silahkan bertanya ke group jika ada

kesulitan dalam mengerjakan tugas.