Concetti Chiave
- Various expressions are provided to articulate opinions, such as "I think," "believe," and "reckon."
- Descriptive phrases are used to interpret visual cues, indicating assumptions and guesses based on observations.
- Examples illustrate how to express uncertainty or probability, using terms like "might," "may," and "could."
- Comparative language helps differentiate between scenarios, as seen in the discussion of culture versus shopping.
- Suggestions for agreement and disagreement include acknowledging others' views while proposing alternative considerations.
Expressions for speaking test
- I think – believe – reckon- I can see that - it’s visible that – it’s clear that – it seems that…….. so – therefore, I think…….I can assume – guess that….
- I think……. And I can tell it by….. their happy faces
- It seems that …..
- They are probably having fun…… because they look…..
- The prime minister seems to have worked a lot – The people in the picture seem to have spent a day together - the people in the picture seem to be having
- They seem/look very interested
- She might/may/could be thinking
The band is performing at 10.00
The band seems to be performing at 10.00
The band seems to be performing right now
- The first picture deals with / has to do with culture while the second deals with shopping
- (well) I (strongly, firmly, really, honestly), think, believe, reckon (that)
It’s said, it has been said, they say that… I find it….
- I also think……, additionally, in addition, moreover, furthermore,
- On the other hand, however, nevertheless, yet
- I (kind of – partially – totally – quite – completely – strongly) agree with you, I get what you mean, I see your point, I appreciate your idea, I share your opinion on…./about….
- Yet, I suppose you should also consider this…, I suggest you also consider…
- I see your point, yet I’m afraid you haven’t considered….. / despite this I can’t completely agree with you on that….. because…. If I were you I would also consider this…
- What do you think about it? – What’s your opinion/point about/on it? – Do you share my opinion on that….? What about…?
- Can you repeat please? Can you explain what you mean by… What do you mean by…..?
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Cuáles son algunas expresiones útiles para expresar opiniones en un examen oral?
- ¿Cómo se puede expresar acuerdo o desacuerdo en una conversación?
- ¿Qué frases se pueden usar para pedir aclaraciones durante una conversación?
Algunas expresiones útiles incluyen "creo", "pienso", "me parece", y "puedo asumir". También se pueden usar frases como "es visible que" o "parece que" para introducir una opinión.
Para expresar acuerdo, se pueden usar frases como "estoy de acuerdo contigo" o "comparto tu opinión". Para desacuerdo, se puede decir "veo tu punto, pero no estoy completamente de acuerdo" o "sin embargo, creo que deberías considerar esto".
Se pueden usar preguntas como "¿Puedes repetir, por favor?", "¿Puedes explicar qué quieres decir con...?" o "¿Qué opinas sobre eso?" para pedir aclaraciones o más información.