Agreeing and Disagreeing: Saying What You Think (A2 Vocabulary)
Start with I think to give your idea. Say I'm not sure when you do not know.
Say what you think
Friend: Is this bakery good?
You: I think it's great.
Try it: Camila: Which shirt is better for the party, the blue one or the green one? Hiroshi: ___. They're both nice. Choose Hiroshi's answer. (I think / I'm not sure / I don't agree) Answer: I'm not sure — Both shirts are nice, so Hiroshi does not know which one is better: I'm not sure.
Word
Pronunciation
Example
I think
I think this bakery is great.
I'm not sure
I'm not sure the museum is open today.
Say yes to what someone says
Say I agree when you think the same. Say You're right when what the other person says is true. Say Good point when the other person gives a good reason.
Try it: Camila: Hiroshi, your bike light doesn't work. Hiroshi: ___. I have to fix it. Choose Hiroshi's answer. (I don't agree / I'm not sure / You're right) Answer: You're right — The broken light is true, and Hiroshi has to fix it, so he says You're right.
Word
Pronunciation
Example
I agree
I agree. This park is beautiful.
You're right
You're right. The library closes at six today.
Good point
Good point. We need milk for the cake.
Say no politely
Say I don't agree when you think differently. Then give your reason.
Friend: Winter is the best season.
You: I don't agree. I love summer.
Try it: Hiroshi: Cycling in the rain is fun! Camila: ___. It's wet and dangerous. Choose Camila's answer. (I think / I don't agree / I agree) Answer: I don't agree — Camila thinks cycling in the rain is wet and dangerous, not fun, so she says I don't agree.