04 - Agreeing and Disagreeing-Dikonversi

4 I AGREE, I THINK THAT WOULD BE PERFECT!
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

 understand language expressions used to give opinion and ask opinion
 understand language expressions used to agree with something
 understand language expressions used to disagree with something
I. CONVERSATION
Listening and practice. (Listening 1)
A: I was thinking of holding the company retreat in the
mountains. B: I agree, I think that that would be
perfect!
A: I was thinking it could take place sometime
in January. B: That might be a little too cold for
some people.
A: Yes, you are right.
B: What about April? April has good weather that isn't too
cold or too hot. A: Yes, that would work out better.
B: You know, maybe we could take a survey to see how that
works for everyone. A: Good idea! We'll have to get right on it.
B: Fine! Well, I'll get right on it now!
Listen and check. Complete the conversation. (Listening 2)

A: I think that the company retreat should be in the
mountains this year. B:
.............................................................................................
...............
A: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
B: ......................................................., but .......................................................about the month
of
January.
A: You know, now that I think about it, ........................................................
B: April might be nice. It is far enough away to make the necessary
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arrangements. A: .......................................................
B: We could ask everyone what would be the best
time for them. A: Yes, that would let us know what
would work best.
B: I'll put the survey online this afternoon.
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II. LANGUAGE
EXPRESSIONS Asking
Opinions Do you have any strong feelings
What do you think about this on this? Any comments,
brand? What do you reckon to anybody?
this brand? What’s your What's your idea?
opinion about this brand? What are your thoughts on all
What’s your view on this of this? How do you feel about
brand? that?
Do you Do you have anything to say about this?
agree? Opinions
Giving Don’t
Iyou
think the good school is the one that makes a balance between discipline and fun.
agree?
I believe the good school is the one that makes a balance between discipline and fun.
As far as I’m concerned the good school is the one that makes a balance between
discipline and fun. In my opinion the good school is the one that makes a balance
between discipline and fun.
In my view the good school is the one that makes a balance between discipline and fun.
From my point of view ... As for me, I reckon …
The way I see it ... In my opinion/ In my humble opinion ...
As I see it… Without a doubt...
To my mind ... I'm pretty sure that...
Well, I reckon (that) ... It is fairly certain that...
Personally speaking, I believe … I strongly believe that...
Agreeing
I agree with you 100 percent. Absolutely.
That's so true. Me too.
That's for sure. Me neither. (agree with negative
statement)
Tell me about it! (slang) Yes, I agree.
You're absolutely right. I totally agree.
Absolutely. I couldn’t agree with you more.
That's exactly how I feel. I see exactly what you mean.
Exactly. You're right. That's a good point.
I'm afraid I agree with Kirana. You have a point there.
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I have to side with Logan on this one. I was just going to say that.
I suppose so./I guess so. (weak) No doubt about it.
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Disagreeing
I don't think so. I'd say the exact opposite. (strong)
No way. Not necessarily.
(strong
)
I'm afraid I disagree. That's not always true.
I totally disagree. (strong) That's not always the
case.
I beg to differ. No, I'm not so sure about
that.
Partly Agreeing
I agree up to a point,
but ... I see your
point, but ...
That’s partly true, but
... I'm not so sure
about that.
Change the following opinions into sentences. Then, give your response to the opinions.
You can either agree or disagree. One has been done for you.
Opinio Sentenc Responses
ns es
1 kids under 12 From my point of view, kids under 12 I totally agree.
should not play should not play violent video games. O
violent video games r
I beg to differ.
2 video games are
good for the brain
3 video games are

more fun than TV
4 recently video
games are less fun
5
5 adults should not play
video games
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Opinio Sentenc Responses
ns es
6 playing video games
is bad for your eyes
7 private schools are

better than public
ones
8 browsing on the
internet is difficult
9 English is a very
difficult language to
learn
1 ‘dangdut’ music is
0 only appropriate for
villagers
Complete the following dialogue with your own opinion by using the expressions above.
1) Mary: What do you think of

Indonesian movie?
ViVi:……………………………………….
2) Ali: Everyone has the right to express

their opinion.
Bet:……………………………………………
……
3) Noe: Smoking should be permitted in

public places
Jim:……………………………………………
….
4) Alex: What is your opinion to the idol singing
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competition nowadays?
David:………………………………………………..
5) Mickey: Teachers should not give homework to

the students.
Mouse:………………………………………………….
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6) Tom: What do you think of our
uniform?
Jerry:………………………………………
…………
7) Darby: Breakfast is the most important meal

of the day.
Pooh:………………………………………………
Source:
https://www.myenglishteacher.eu/blog/asking-giving-opinions-agreeing-
disagreeing/
http://www.academia.edu/33733382/Speaking_Expressing_Opinion_agreeing
_and_disagreeing
https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment21.htm
http://www.retsd-conted.com/how_we_do_things_here/'Communication%20-
%20Social%20Skills/Conversation%20Circle/Functional%20Expression
s%202.htm https://www.englishclub.com/speaking/agreeing-
disagreeing-expressions.htm
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-
exams/agreeing-disagreeing
https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Agreeing_and_disagreeing_in_English
https://srilestari3101.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/agree-and-disagree/

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4 I AGREE, I THINK THAT WOULD BE PERFECT!

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

Listen and check. Complete the conversation. (Listening 2)

3 video games are

7 private schools are

1) Mary: What do you think of

2) Ali: Everyone has the right to express

3) Noe: Smoking should be permitted in

4) Alex: What is your opinion to the idol singing

5) Mickey: Teachers should not give homework to

7) Darby: Breakfast is the most important meal

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