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opinion suggestion and preference

1. Opinion Suggestion and Preference OPINION WRITING LESSON

2. What do you think about …? What is your opinion on …? Do you have an opinion of…? How do you feel about …? What’s your idea about …? Asking Opinion

3. In my opinion … I think … From my point of view … As far as I know … I believe that … Personally, I feel … Giving Opinion

4. Situation: Discussing Laptop Choice Maya: Hi, Bima. I need a laptop for school. What is the best laptop for AKL? Bima: Hi, Maya. I think a fast one is best. We use many programs. Maya: Fast? My budget is small. What about a cheap laptop? Bima: I don't think that is good. Cheap laptops are oft en sl ow. In my opinion, speed is more important. Maya: You are right. I will save more money Thank you! Bima: You're welcome. Example Asking Giving Opinion

5. What should I do …? Do you have any suggestions for …? Can you give me some advice about …? What would you recommend …? What is the best thing to do …? Asking Suggestion

6. You should … You ought to … I suggest that … It’s better to … Why don’t we …? Giving Suggestion

7. Situation: Asking Suggest to save money Ami: Hello, Budi. My money is gone quickly. What can I do to save money? Budi: Hi, Ami. I suggest you bring lunch from home. Don't buy food at school. Ami: Bring lunch? Is that better than buying food? Budi: Yes, I think bringing lunch is cheaper. Example Giving Suggestion

8. I prefer … to … I’d rather … than … I like … better than … I would choose … because … My favorite is … because … I enjoy … more than … Expressing Preference

9. Situation: Dialogue choosing between cash or credit Rina: Dani, let's pay. Cash or card? Dani: I prefer cash. It's simple. Rina: Why cash? Dani: I like cash more than card. I can control my money. Rina: Hmm. I prefer card. It is faster. Dani: Okay. Let's use cash this time. Rina: Sure. Example Expressing Preference

10. Topic: Future Job Choices. Students play roles as Ria and Dimas Ria: Hello, Dimas. What job do you want later? Dimas: Hi, Ria. In my opinion, being a Cashier is the safest job. Ria: Hmm. I prefer being an Accountant. Cashier work is too simple. Dimas: Okay. If you choose Accountant, I suggest you study Excel very hard. Ria: That is a good idea. Do you like working in a Bank or an Office more? Dimas: I'd rather work in a Bank. The uniform looks nice. Ria: I think working in an Office is better. It's more quiet. Dimas: We have different choices! Good luck, Ria. Ria: Thanks, Dimas!

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12. discuss and create a short dialogue (8-12 turns) about it. Each student must speak at least 3 times and use expressions of: Asking for opinion: What do you think about...? / Do you agree if...? Giving opinion: I think... / In my opinion... Giving suggestion: Let's... / We should... / How about... Showing preference: I prefer... / I like this idea better. Write your dialogue clearly on paper. Practice your dialogue together. After that, perform it in front of the class Home Work