Week 57, Lesson 113, Thursday
Say what you think
B1 asks you to give and defend opinions. It starts with a handful of openers, from the careful мне кажется to the firm я уверен.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Month 14, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I can give my opinion, firmly or carefully, on everyday topics.
3The lesson 20 minutes
In this lesson
- Opinion openers
- Firm or careful
Opinion openers
From careful to firm: four ways to give an opinion.
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| По-моему, это интересно. | In my opinion, it's interesting. |
| Я считаю, что учить языки полезно. | I believe learning languages is useful. |
| Мне кажется, что это хорошая идея. | It seems to me that it's a good idea. |
| На мой взгляд, это лучшая книга года. | In my view, it's the best book of the year. |
мне кажется takes the to-whom form, like мне нравится.
Firm or careful
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Я уверен, что он придёт. | I'm sure he'll come. (a man) |
| Я уверена, что всё будет хорошо. | I'm sure all will be well. (a woman) |
| Может быть, ты прав. | Maybe you're right. |
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: по-мо́ему
по-мо́ему: four syllables, pa-MO-ye-mu, stress on мо.
- по-мо́ему [pa-MO-ye-mu] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
- счита́ю [shchi-TA-yu] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- По-мо́ему, …In my opinion, …
- Я уве́рен, что …I'm sure that …
- Мо́жет быть, …Maybe …
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
по-мо́ему
in my opinion
Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)я счита́ю, что …
I believe that …
я ду́маю, что …
I think that …
мне ка́жется, что …
it seems to me that …
на мой взгляд
in my view
я уве́рен, уве́рена
I'm sure
мне́ние
6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Give your opinion on city life, working from home and learning languages.
Ника
- Ask Почему? after each one.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Give your opinion on two topics, once firmly and once carefully.
See a model answer
Я уверен, что учить языки полезно. Мне кажется, что жить за городом спокойнее.
Saved as you type. It goes to Ника together with Homework 113.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I can give my opinion, firmly or carefully, on everyday topics.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 113 on Saturday: opinions.
I can give my opinion, firmly or carefully, on everyday topics.