Lesson30
【Lesson 30】
◆English expressions to use when you disagree with someone’s opinion
◆Key Expressions Part 1
I don’t think so.
I can’t agree with you.
I think otherwise.
◆Let’s try the following exercises.
Q: Your housemate asks you if they should take out the garbage today, but garbage day is actually tomorrow. What would you say?
A: No, I don’t think so. It’s tomorrow.
Q: Your wife would like to stay at a five star hotel for your next vacation, but you think it’s too expensive. What would you say?
A: I can’t agree with you. We can’t afford it!
Q: You went to see a movie with your friend. He says it was a great movie, but you think it was too violent. What would you say?
A: I think otherwise. It was too violent for me.
◆Key Expressions Part 2
I don’t know about that.
I’m not sure about that.
I doubt that.
◆Let’s try the following exercises.
Q: Your colleague's new computer won't start up. He asks you if he should contact customer service, but you think he should check the plug first. What would you say?
A: I don’t know about that. Did you check if it’s plugged in?
Q: Your wife says she wants to move to an area with more greenery, but you think then it would be harder for you to commute. What would you say?
A: I’m not sure about that. I don't want a long commute.
Q: Your colleague thinks the sales manager will become the next CEO, but you think the accounting manager has a better chance. What would you say?
A: I doubt that. I think the accounting manager has a better chance.