Summary of How To Express Your Opinion In English

Main Ideas

• Levels of Opinion Expression:
  • Intermediate Level: Simpler, focuses solely on personal opinion with supporting details.
  • Advanced Level: More complex, incorporates multiple perspectives and detailed reasoning.
• Intermediate Level Structure:
  • Three Parts:
    • State Your General Opinion: Clearly express your opinion and restate the topic.
    • Supporting Points: Provide three clear and easy-to-understand reasons or details supporting your opinion.
    • Restate Your Opinion: Recap your opinion to reinforce your point.
• Advanced Level Structure:
  • Three Sections:
    • Other Opinions:
      • Describe two opposing groups and their basic opinions.
      • Provide reasons for each opinion.
    • Pros and Cons:
      • State the strongest reason for each opinion.
      • Discuss the pros and cons of both opinions.
    • Your Opinion:
      • Clearly state which opinion you agree with.
      • Provide three Supporting Points.
      • Restate your opinion.

Methodology

Intermediate Level

• Steps:
  • State Your Opinion:
    • Be clear and restate the topic.
  • Supporting Points:
    • Provide three understandable reasons.
    • Ensure your opinion has a good foundation.
  • Recap:
    • Restate your opinion at the end.
• Example:
  • Topic: Going to bed early vs. late
  • Opinion: "In my opinion, I believe it is better to go to bed early..." followed by supporting reasons and a recap.

Advanced Level

• Sections:
  • Other Opinions:
    • Describe two groups (e.g., early birds vs. night owls).
    • Summarize each group's opinion and reasons.
  • Pros and Cons:
    • State the strongest reason for each opinion.
    • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both sides.
  • Your Opinion:
    • Clearly state which opinion you agree with and provide supporting reasons.
• Example:
  • Topic: Going to bed early vs. late
  • Opinion: "In my opinion, I agree that it is better to go to bed early..." followed by reasons and a recap.

Speakers/Sources

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Notable Quotes

— 11:22 — « There are two fields of thought on this topic. »

— 15:08 — « The strongest reason for the early birds' opinion is that going to bed early makes them feel healthier. »

— 15:15 — « On the other hand, the strongest reason for the night owls' opinion is that it is easier to work when everyone else is sleeping. »

— 15:37 — « The main advantage of the first opinion is that going to bed early does stop late night snacking. »

— 16:10 — « However, the problem is the next day you will be tired when everyone else is awake and ready to work. »

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