
Dictate these indirect questions to the class, then discuss them as a group:
- I was wondering if you could share your opinion on how the government has handled the COVID-19 epidemic?
- We’d like to know if you have a strong opinion on how to decrease youth unemployment?
- Can you tell us what your view on renewable energy resources is?
- Do you have any idea of what government grants are available to study languages abroad?
- Do you happen to know the best way to practice your English and enhance your level?
- Could you let us know if you could come up with a way to solve any of the global conflicts currently causing havoc in the world?
Discuss the different topics in groups and express your opinions in a formal and polite way.
Personal opinion | Impersonal opinion |
As far as I’m concerned…
I would say… It seems to me… From my point of view… The way I see it… I am of the opinion that… I hold the view… I have reason to believe… |
It is often said…
It is widely known… It is generally believed… It is usually considered… It is normally stated… It is frequently thought… |
Use both personal and impersonal opinions to develop your argument.
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