Lesson 9: Expressing Opinions and Preferences
This lesson will teach you how to express opinions and preferences. You’ll learn phrases to share your likes, dislikes, and opinions, and to ask others about theirs.
Tutorial
Here are some useful phrases for expressing your opinions:
- I think [opinion]: e.g., “I think this movie is great.”
- In my opinion, [opinion]: e.g., “In my opinion, the book was better than the movie.”
- I believe [opinion]: e.g., “I believe that healthy food is important.”
- I feel [emotion/opinion]: e.g., “I feel that the price is too high.”
To express preferences, use phrases like:
- I prefer [option] over [option]: e.g., “I prefer tea over coffee.”
- I’d rather [activity]: e.g., “I’d rather stay in than go out tonight.”
- My favorite [item/thing] is…: e.g., “My favorite season is spring.”
- I like [option] better than [option]: e.g., “I like cats better than dogs.”
To ask others about their opinions and preferences, you could say:
- What do you think about [topic]?
- Do you prefer [option 1] or [option 2]?
- How do you feel about [topic]?
- Which do you like better, [option 1] or [option 2]?
Sample Conversation
Person A: What do you think about that new restaurant in town?
Person B: I tried it last week, and I think it’s pretty good. The atmosphere is nice too.
Person A: Really? I haven’t been yet. Do you prefer it over the Italian place nearby?
Person B: Actually, I’d still rather go to the Italian place. The food there is amazing.
Person A: Good to know! I feel like trying something new this weekend.
Person B: Why don’t we go together? We could compare both places!
Person A: Sounds perfect! Let’s do it.
Quiz
1. Which phrase could you use to share an opinion?
Correct! “I think the food here is excellent” expresses an opinion.
Show Answer2. How might you ask someone’s opinion on a topic?
Correct! “What do you think about this movie?” is a way to ask for an opinion.
Show Answer3. How could you politely express a preference?
Correct! “I like cats better than dogs” is a way to express a preference.
Show Answer4. Which phrase would ask about a preference?
Correct! “How do you feel about this color?” asks for an opinion or preference.
Show Answer5. If someone says, “I’d rather stay in than go out tonight,” what are they expressing?
Correct! “I’d rather stay in than go out tonight” expresses a preference.
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