LESSON 14: USEFUL EXPRESSIONS FOR TALKING AND INTERACTING

Asking for Opinions

What do you think?

What's your opinion?

What are your ideas?

Do you have any thoughts on that?

How do you feel about that?

Giving Opinions

I think we should get a new car.

I don't think we need one.

I believe (that) smoking should be outlawed.

I don't believe (that) it should be illegal.

In my opinion, Gone with the Breeze is the best movie ever made.

I feel that it's the right thing to do.

I don't feel that it's such a good idea.

Agreeing

I agree.

So do I.

Me too.

Me neither. I don't either.

(Agreeing about a negative idea.) (Agreeing about a negative idea.)

You're right.

That's right.

Good idea.

I think that's a good idea.

Disagreeing

I disagree.

I don't think so.

(No.) That's not right.

Yes, but...

(I'm sorry, but) I don't agree.

Rejoinders are quick responses to show that you are interested or paying attention.

(Oh) Really?

That's interesting.

Is that right?

Note how rejoinders are used in the following situations.

1. I just got a new job. 2. I lost my wallet yesterday.

Oh really? That's great! Oh really? That's too bad.