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Lesson 2: Asking for and giving opinions

So, do you think it’s a good idea?
 

Talking Point: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

 

Dialogue 1



Conversation 1 (DAVE)

A:  So Dave, what do you think makes a good friend?

B:  Well for me, a friend is someone who is good fun to be with.

A:  Hm…fun to be with? Can you give me an example?

B:  I like friends who like to go out and have fun 
      together – go down town, go to the beach, 
      see a movie, something like that.

A:  So….does that mean a friend has to like the same things you do?

B:  No…not really, just that they have a fun personality. 
      You know, fun to be with whatever we do.



Dialogue 2




Conversation 2 (LAURA)
A:  So, do you have lots of friends?

B:  I guess so.

A:  What do you think makes a good friend?

B:  Hah…good friend….well, a good friend helps you 
     when you have a problem.

A: Hmm…do you think that’s the most important thing?

B:  Yeah, friends help each other. I really think so.

A:  Well, what kinds of problems does your best friend help you with?

B:  Well, that’s kind of personal.
 
Dialogue 3



Conversation 3 (STANLEY)

A:  Some people say friends are always honest with each other. 
     Do you agree?

B:  I completely agree. Friends need to be completely honest. 
     One little lie and the friendship just disappears.

A:  Ah, that’s pretty strong language. Do you really think that?

B:  Yeah. Once, one of my good friends lied to me. 
      He was a really good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed. 
      It destroyed the friendship.




Language Focus

Asking for opinions                                Giving Opinions

Do you think that….?                              I agree / I don’t agree.

What do you think about….?                  I think so / I don’t think so.

What’s your opinion on….?                    I believe that / I don’t believe         

                                                                                        that.

Do you believe that…..?                         I’m not sure / Maybe.

Is that right / correct?                              For me, it’s important     

                                                                    that……  

Do you think it’s a good idea that….      In my opinion…. 







Let’s speak English!
Get in your groups and practice these conversations.
 

Conversation 1

A:  So, do you think that Bangkok is a great place to live?

B:  I believe that, yes. Food and clothes are very cheap and it’s easy to
      travel around the city.

A:  What do you think about the idea that there are too many people
      living in Bangkok?

B:  I don’t think so. There are a lot of people but the city is always busy
      and exciting.
 

 

Conversation 2

A:  What’s your opinion of smoking?

B:  I’m not sure. For me, it’s important that children do not smoke.

A:  But do you think it’s a good idea that people can 
     smoke in shops and buses?

B:  I don’t think so. Children use buses too.

A:  So what do you think about stopping smoking everywhere in Bangkok?

B:  Maybe.

Hasil (Bahasa Indonesia) 1:

Berbicara fokus Semester 2 >Pelajaran 2: Meminta dan memberikan pendapatJadi, Anda berpikir itu adalah ide yang baik? Berbicara poin: What is the perbedaan antara fakta dan pendapat? Dialog 1Percakapan 1 (DAVE)J: Jadi Dave, apa pendapat Anda membuat teman yang baik?B: Yah bagi saya, seorang teman adalah seseorang yang menyenangkan dengan.J: hm... bersenang-senang dengan? Dapatkah Anda memberi saya contoh?B: Aku suka teman-teman yang ingin pergi keluar dan bersenang-senang bersama-sama-pergi ke kota, pergi ke pantai, Lihat film, sesuatu seperti itu.J: So...does berarti seorang teman telah seperti hal yang sama yang Anda lakukan?B: No...not benar-benar, hanya bahwa mereka memiliki yang menyenangkan kepribadian. Anda tahu, menyenangkan untuk menjadi dengan apa pun yang kita lakukan.Dialog 2Percakapan 2 (LAURA)J: Jadi, Anda punya banyak teman?B: saya kira begitu.J: apa yang Anda pikirkan membuat teman yang baik?B: Hah... teman baik... baik, teman yang baik membantu Anda Ketika Anda memiliki masalah.J: Hmm... Apakah Anda berpikir bahwa hal yang paling penting?B: Ya, teman-teman membantu satu sama lain. Saya benar-benar berpikir begitu.A: well, apa jenis masalah apakah teman terbaik Anda membantu Anda dengan?B: Yah, itu jenis pribadi. Dialog 3Percakapan 3 (STANLEY)A: beberapa orang mengatakan teman-teman selalu jujur satu sama lain. Apakah Anda setuju?B: saya setuju sepenuhnya. Teman harus benar-benar jujur. Kebohongan kecil satu dan persahabatan hanya menghilang.J: ah, itu adalah bahasa yang cukup kuat. Apakah Anda benar-benar berpikir bahwa?B: Ya. Sekali, salah satu teman baik saya berbohong kepada saya. He was a really good friend, and I just felt completely betrayed. It destroyed the friendship.Language FocusAsking for opinions Giving OpinionsDo you think that….? I agree / I don’t agree.What do you think about….? I think so / I don’t think so.What’s your opinion on….? I believe that / I don’t believe that.Do you believe that…..? I’m not sure / Maybe.Is that right / correct? For me, it’s important that…… Do you think it’s a good idea that…. In my opinion…. Let’s speak English!Get in your groups and practice these conversations. Conversation 1A: So, do you think that Bangkok is a great place to live?B: I believe that, yes. Food and clothes are very cheap and it’s easy to travel around the city.A: What do you think about the idea that there are too many people living in Bangkok?B: I don’t think so. There are a lot of people but the city is always busy and exciting.  Conversation 2A: What’s your opinion of smoking?B: I’m not sure. For me, it’s important that children do not smoke.A: But do you think it’s a good idea that people can smoke in shops and buses?B: I don’t think so. Children use buses too.A: So what do you think about stopping smoking everywhere in Bangkok?B: Maybe.