Presenting an Opinion Formally - Functional Language
Practise presenting an opinion formally at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
State a considered professional opinion with an appropriate degree of conviction.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and use the suggested answers on page 2 after they have compared their own responses.
- Compare I am convinced that with I tend to think that; discuss how strongly each commits the speaker.
- Write views on remote work, training, customer feedback and the other eight situations, using a range of frames.
- Discuss the new-system prompt in pairs, adding a reason before an on-balance conclusion.
Support and extension
Supply view/reason/qualification notes. Extend by identifying what evidence could change the view. The key gives examples, not required opinions.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
