G8 Unit 5 Lesson 2 Speaking Lesson Notes

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the lesson about expressing and responding to strong opinions.

Expressing Strong Opinions

To state what you feel strongly about using phrases such as 'I think…' or 'There's nothing better than…'.

Responding to Strong Opinions

To reply to someone's strong opinion, often using phrases like 'Really?' or 'That’s not true!'.

Superlative Adjective

An adjective used to describe the highest degree of a quality, e.g., 'the best', 'the fastest', 'the strongest'.

Example of a Strong Opinion

I think football is the best sport around!

Example of Responding

I don’t like snakes.

Supportive response

I think lions are faster (against a previous opinion).

Phrases for Disagreement

Expressions used to challenge an opinion, e.g., 'You’re joking!', 'I can’t go along with that.'

Phrases for Agreement

Expressions used to show agreement, e.g., 'I agree!', 'That’s true!'

I can’t stand

A phrase indicating a strong dislike for something.

I adore

A phrase used to express great love or affection for something.