Conversation Skills
Master the fundamentals of English conversation
Module 3: Conversations Skills
Skill 3 – Expressing Opinions
Expressing opinions means sharing your thoughts, ideas, or feelings about a topic. In English, we often use certain phrases to start our opinion politely and clearly. At a basic level, these expressions are short, simple, and easy to remember.
| Expression | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| I think… | I think this movie is great. |
| I believe… | I believe learning English is important. |
| In my opinion… | In my opinion, the food is delicious. |
| I feel… | I feel this book is very interesting. |
| To me… | To me, this song is relaxing. |
Skill 3 - Common Phrases for Asking Opinions
| Expression | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| What do you think about…? | What do you think about this restaurant? |
| How do you feel about…? | How do you feel about online classes? |
| Do you like…? | Do you like spicy food? |
| What’s your opinion on…? | What’s your opinion on homework? |
| Do you agree…? | Do you agree with this rule? |
Practices
Practice 1 – Fill in the blanks
Use the correct opinion expression.
- “_____ learning English is fun.”
- “_____ this movie is boring.”
- “_____ your opinion on this design?”
- “_____ you like living in the city?”
- “_____ me, this café has the best coffee.”
Practice 2 – Match the sentences with their type
Type: A. Giving opinion, B. Asking opinion
- “I think this book is helpful.” → ___
- “How do you feel about the new teacher?” → ___
- “I believe this phone is better.” → ___
- “Do you agree with the plan?” → ___
- “In my opinion, the test was easy.” → ___
Practice 3 – Speaking Practice
Pair work:
Choose a topic (e.g., school rules, favorite food, music, online learning).
One student asks for an opinion, the other gives an opinion.
Example:
A: What do you think about online learning?
B: I think online learning is very convenient.
4. Answer Key & Explanation
Practice 1- I think – To give a personal opinion.
- I feel – Expressing a personal feeling or view.
- What’s – “What’s your opinion on…?” is a question to ask someone’s view.
- Do – “Do you like…?” is a simple way to ask for an opinion.
- To – “To me…” is another way to share your perspective.
- A – Giving opinion using “I think…”
- B – Asking opinion using “How do you feel…?”
- A – Giving opinion using “I believe…”
- B – Asking opinion using “Do you agree…?”
- A – Giving opinion using “In my opinion…”