Pelajaran 1 - Giving Opinion

LESSON 1

Giving Opinion

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Expressions:
In my opinion.....
I think.....
What I mean is.....
Personally I think.....
In my experience.....
According to me.....
I strongly believe that.....
As far as I am concerned.....
From my point of view.....
As I understand.....
As I see it.....
I reckon.....
I am compelled to say.....
By this I mean.....
To my mind.....
Would like to point out that.....
In my humble opinion.....

Agreeing an Opinion 
Setuju dengan sebuah opini

Of course.
This is absolutely right.
I agree with this opinion.
I couldn't agree more.
I agree with what you are saying.
I agree, I never thought of that.
Neither do I.
That's a good point.
I think so too.

Disagreeing an opinion 
Tidak setuju dengan sebuah opini

I am sorry, I don't agree with you.
I am not sure I agree with you.
I don't agree with you.
I am afraid I have to disagree with you.
I do not believe that.
By this I mean.....
I disagree with you.
I think you are wrong.
That's not the same thing at all.
It is not justified to say so.
I am not convinced that.....
I can't say I agree with this, and here's why.

Bagaimana setuju dan tidak setuju pada sebuah opini.


Statement
Agree
Disagree
Children below 17
should be given right to drive a motorcycle.

I agree with your opinion.
I don't agree with you,
it is forbidden to let children under 17 to drive a motorcycle.
Parents must giving smartphone to their children.
I couldn't agree more with you.
I think it would be harmful to let children use smartphone. Because there are so many  bad influences on the internet.

The novel version of Twilight is better than its film.

Yes, I agree. The novel version had a many details of story hidden from the film.
That's not the same thing at all.
Instant noodle is good for your health.
I agree with what you are saying.
I am afraid that i have to disagree with you, because instant noodle have many chemical things inside it.

Smoking should be banned in public places.
I totally agree that smoking should be banned in public places.
I am sorry but I tend to disagree with you on this.