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#1

Good morning, Sarah!

#2

Today we're going to practice something really important for confident speakers.

#3

Good morning, Amy!

#4

That sounds exciting.

#5

What are we working on today?

#6

We'll focus on how to express your opinion clearly and respond when others agree or disagree.

#7

Let me give you an example first.

#8

Imagine someone says that technology has made people less social.

#9

Oh, that's an interesting topic!

#10

I actually disagree with that statement quite strongly.

#11

Perfect!

#12

But can you explain why you disagree?

#13

Try to support your opinion with a specific example.

#14

Well, in my opinion, technology has actually helped people stay connected across long distances.

#15

For example, my cousin had moved to Canada before the pandemic started last year.

#16

Great, you're using the past perfect there.

#17

That's exactly the right tense for that context.

#18

Thanks!

#19

Without video calls, we wouldn't have been able to maintain our close relationship.

#20

Excellent example!

#21

You've just used a third conditional structure naturally.

#22

I'm really impressed.

#23

Now let's practice a group work scenario.

#24

Pretend I'm your classmate and I disagree with you.

#25

Okay, I'm ready!

#26

This should be fun.

#27

I think technology has actually made face-to-face communication weaker among young people today.

#28

I see your point, and I partly agree.

#29

However, I believe the benefits still outweigh the drawbacks.

#30

That was a wonderful response!

#31

You acknowledged my opinion before presenting your own view politely.

#32

To summarize, always support your opinion with a clear example from real life.

#33

I've learned so much today!

#34

I used to feel nervous about expressing disagreement in discussions.

#35

That's completely normal.

#36

Having practiced these phrases, you'll feel much more confident next time.

#37

Thank you, Amy!

#38

I can't wait to use these skills in my next group discussion at the café.

#39

You'll do wonderfully!

#40

Remember, every great speaker was once a nervous beginner who kept practicing.