In my opinion

English course · B1 · Intermediate · 6 short videos

Goal — I can give my opinion, and agree or disagree politely.

Grammar — I think / I don't think, In my opinion, I agree / I'm not sure, I see your point, but…

Words — opinion, working from home, traffic, colleagues, lonely, true, definitely, absolutely, totally, disagree, point, actually

The videos of this unit

Working from home: yes or no?

Leo What do you think about working from home?

Mia In my opinion, it's great. No bus, no traffic.

Leo I'm not sure. I miss my colleagues.

Mia That's true. It can be lonely.

Leo And I talk to my plants now.

Mia OK, you definitely need the office.

Useful expression In my opinion, it's great. — Use it to give your opinion.

The biggest debate in the world.

Zoe Pineapple on pizza: yes or no?

Leo Absolutely not.

Zoe Why not? It's sweet and salty!

Leo I see your point, but it's wrong.

Zoe I totally disagree. I'm ordering two. One is for you.

Useful expression I see your point, but… — A polite way to disagree.

Careful: it doesn't mean “now”!

Word actually /ˈæktʃuəli/ — In fact, really. We use it to correct something or to say a surprising truth.

Stop saying “According to me”.

Common mistake ~~According to me, it's a good idea.~~ → In my opinion, it's a good idea. / I think it's a good idea.

Why: “According to” is for other people or sources: according to the news, according to Tom. For you, say “I think” or “In my opinion”.

Same word, different stress, different meaning.

Word a record /ˈrekɔːd/ / to record /rɪˈkɔːd/

Opinion quiz: 4 questions!