Unit 8 Media Mix Lesson 4 I know what you mean, but …
Agree and disagree with someone
- Speak Work in pairs. Answer the questions.
- What was the last movie you saw at the movie theater or on television?
- Who did you see it with?
- What did you think of the movie? Did the other people agree with you?
- Listen to the conversation. Who enjoyed the movie more? Frank or Gina?
Frank: So what did you think of the movie?
Gina: I liked it, but it was a little slow.
Frank: I know what you mean, but I thought the ending was amazing.
Gina: Yes, but what about the rest of it? The story wasn’t real.
Gina: And the acting was terrible.
Frank: You’re right. The acting was bad, but the movie was funny.
Gina: I agree, but it was only funny because it was so bad.
Frank: I totally disagree.
Gina: You’re wrong.
Frank: Maybe, but I really liked it.
Gina: I liked it too, but it was just so-so.
- Listen again. Which things do Frank and Gina agree on?
- Complete the phrases from the conversation.
- Complete the sentences with the words given.
- The movie was good, _______ the acting was terrible.
- You’re right, _______ I really liked it.
- Think of a movie you’ve seen recently. Listen to Frank. Do you agree with him? Listen and respond with a phrase from Exercise 4.
- Act In groups of three or four, complete the tasks.
- Choose a movie you’ve all seen.
- You’ve just watched the movie together. What did you all think of?
Phrasebook
Asking for and giving opinions.
What did you think of …?
Did you like …?
What about …?
I thought … was /were …
I liked … / I didn’t like …
Agree and disagreeing
You’re right/wrong.
I agree./ I don’t agree./ I disagree.
I know what you mean, (but) …)
I totally agree/disagree.
