Conversation Skills - Giving your opinion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- www.engvid.com/ If someone asks you your opinion, don't say "so-so", or maybe. Tell the person how you feel. In this lesson, learn how to give your opinion! Don't be shy! www.engvid.com/...
TRANSCRIPT
Hello. Welcome to the lesson of giving your opinion. My name is Ronnie. Do me a favor. Go to TH-cam. Go to my page, EnglishLessons4U, and subscribe to my channel. Watch out for imitators. I'm the real deal. Be careful. I'm going to teach you guys how to give your opinion. Now, you might think, "Ronnie, I already know how to give my opinion." If someone says, "Hey, do you like pizza?" And I say, "It's so-so." Your opinion is "so-so"? Guess what, that's a really bad answer. So I want to teach you some techniques to continue a conversation when you have to give your opinion. This happens all the time. Maybe you went to a new restaurant or you saw a movie or you went to a new pub or bar or restaurant and you want to tell people, "Oh, my god, it was great! I went to the new restaurant that opened up." And your friend says, "How was it?" And you say, "Okay." What kind of answer is "okay"? Was it good? Was it bad? Did you get diarrhea? Did you like it? What did you eat? So when someone asks you your opinion, instead of giving short, one-word answers -- "Yes." "I liked it." "It was great." -- you need to expand, and you need to give more information.
Here is a list of things that you should not say when someone asks your opinion. -"So? How was the movie?" -"So-so." What the hell does "so-so" mean? "So" means "yes" and "no" at the same time? If someone said to me, "It's so-so", I think it's bad. Don't say that. Maybe your friend and you saw the same movie, and someone asks your friend, "Hey, how was the movie?" Your friend said, "Well, it was a little boring, and there wasn't a lot of action. I didn't really like it that much." The conversation naturally would go to you, and you'd go, "Same." Same what? Please don't do this. It's so frustrating when you're trying to have a conversation with someone. Don't say "same". You are an individual. Please give the person your opinion. You can say something like, "Well, I agree. It was boring, but..." -- add your own spice of life; add your own opinion. So instead of saying "same", you can say, "I agree", and then add your information. The next one. Now, if you're a little shy, and someone offers you something, for example, "Would you like to have free English lessons?" "Sure" is a good answer. But if you're giving your opinion, for example, "Did you like the new restaurant that you went to last night?" "Sure." "Sure" is a really, really bad answer. What, again, you want to do is expand in your answer. This is the worst thing you can say if someone asks you your opinion or if they ask you a question about something. As an example, someone might say, -"Ronnie, are you from Canada?" -"Of course." "Well, excuse me for asking." You only are going to use "of course" if someone has asked you a very, very stupid question or a question that they already know the answer to. As an example, you could say, "Ronnie, you're from Canada. Do you have red hair?" And I'd say, "Of course I do. You can see it." So when you answer "of course", it does not mean the same as "yes". "Of course" is a very, very rude way to answer someone's question if they ask you something. So please be very careful of this.
"Are you enjoying your English lessons?" "Of course!" Good answer. "Maybe." "Do you like Ronnie, teacher?" "Maybe." Maybe? What does "maybe" mean? So "maybe", "sure ", "same", "so-so" -- garbage. Don't use them. "Maybe" -- are you not going to tell me the answer? Is it a secret? Don't say "maybe". Another one that a lot of you guys say is unnecessary unless you want to exaggerate something. So let's say, again, that you went to a new pizza shop, and you ordered some really spicy pasta -- at a pizza store. That's okay. So you get the pizza or the pasta; it's really spicy, and you eat it, and your friend goes, "Hey how's your spicy pasta?" You're going to say, "It's spicy." You do not need to say, "It's spicy for me" because you are the one talking. So you can just say, "It's spicy." Now, the way that we would use this correctly is to exaggerate something. Example: If you're having pasta that's really, really spicy, and your friend is having the same pasta dish, maybe your friend is eating it and goes, "This is not spicy for me." You're exaggerating that one is spicy and one isn't. So you're eating it; you're dying; you're crying; your face is turning red; you say, "God, this is spicy." Your friend's, like, "This isn't spicy for me." So you're exaggerating your point. Be careful about this one.
So these ones: Don't use them. This one: Only if you're exaggerating a point. These -- are the good ones. These are the good guys. These ones don't exist anymore.
I'm an English language teacher and I think you're brilliant! Great sense of humour too!
So do I! Agree!
Hello
Yeah, I agree
give me some tips on how to improve my writing skills
you aright i agree
People going Usa, Malta, or canada to learn english and they are spending so much money... i really don't need to go usa or canada... i can learn english on this way... this is the best channel on youtube... Thanks Ronnie.
+Erdem Şencan I think so kardeşim :)
Safa Altunsoy :)
Looks like you doing well! 😄
I agree with you
She is good teacher can we get more lesson plz
"Whats the hell does "so-so" mean?" 🤣🤣🤣
You're so funny and explain so understandable!!! Thanks a lot!
Your teaching is humorous and easy to understand. It make my learning so much fun! Thanks Ronnie!
Thank you for the lesson. The lesson is just great again. All your lessons can be watched endlessly and you don't need to watch anything else.
Hey Ronnie! I super enjoy your lessons and have them as inspiration for teaching my Brazilian buddies...thank you for being such a cool teacher. Best from Brazil!
When i see your lessons i dont need to traslate in my head and that's amazing c:
Can you help me? To practice English! Please
same here!
@@samiareiter me too
For me too
You dont need translate in your head
This class was really interesting in the good way. Ronnie, you are a great teacher.
An excellent teacher , it's always a pleasure watching your lessons without get bored :) .. that way you teach its unique! Keep going !!
I really liked it, it was interesting and shows us why our opinion could be the main point to improve the conversation, the hardest for who is learning English. Thank you so much. You are a great teacher.
I really enjoyed this english class! It is adorable the way you teach.
Thank you so much Ronnie you made me understand your lessons very well and your other lesson is very good for me
and your explanation in each lessons pretty clear for me , I can use the knowledge from your lesson in my real class in college and real life
You are the best teacher
Khasavanh Luanglath gwqgywi3eiei38 , or z kss, sid I disobeyed kxkdlr3l , but
You are the best teacher I've met so far!
Thanks for nice lesson :)
TryHard____Shun Rachel's English teaches American accent
You are my favorite teacher around the world! You're funny, naturally and you have one excellent way to teach. Congratulations.
This video was so interesting and helpful because I used to give short opinions. I really understand the importance of detailed feed back. Your teaching style is always attractive. Thanks.
you are really awesome and funny who agrees
I agree with you. ..she seems older but lovely
Ofcourse
crafty ahlaws dieba
Yes i agree with you , although she is funny , she is brilliant
I made a video on my channel about how to think critically, when there are soo many sources of information. Feel free to check it out:) th-cam.com/video/58xFQ9dSv5I/w-d-xo.html
@@J61996 hehehe
Hi Ronnie! I´ve loved your videos that much! I started to watch them this week while I was looking for extra information to a job interview, since then I watched a lot of videos and up to now I don´t know what is my favorite one! Please, keep sharing your knowledgement with us. You´re very cool and funny! Hugs from Brazil...
this is good video to watch! I'm as the Indonesian people who little bit speaks English well, have learned through this video and I believe would increase my English easily. Thanks for this video.
Hi, Ronnie!
I'm from the Dominican Republic.
I really like your class because I was learning some many words, her class is so amazing for real. I've been studying for 1 year, I love so much.
thanks for all the words.
Ronnie, I didn’t know your videos, but now I think it’s amazing to study English with you. You are happy and funny. Thanks for The classes.
I am new and i am in VITE NAM to
You can say "You are so happy and funny" too.
Your lesson was interesting, Ronnie. Never thought about this matter, but... Those are actually very useful tips. Haha! Thanks, really liked it. :)
Idenis Souza
Idenis Souza
Melissa Nunes hi
I love her because she always explain in English.
You are such a good teacher!
funny, and informative ☺
You are the best english teacher which I ever saw. You are talking about things which are not written in the books. Thank you a lot:)
It was interesting your final question, because i was already waiting for it. I really, really like your way to teach us. You're always in a positive mood!! You're great in what you do, so keep going!!
I'm totally the left side person, always end conversation in one word. thank you Ronnie , it's really helpful for me, I'll try to expand my opinion more.
I love you Ronnie ❤❤ you are the perfect teacher with all the wonderful skills that are owned by a super perfect teacher
Me too ❤️👍
You are right 👍
good teacher. You always made the lessons much easier to catch.👍
Thank you so much for your effort, hard work and your passion for English teaching. Thank you Ronnie
I really love your explanation, it's so interesting 😍
can u do a video about how to avoid silence during conversation?
it wa intresting :P
u r the best Ronnie.. I just love watching your videos so much
Calll me
I love u
I am muslim,I cant drink beer..but I like your lesson
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Who tell to you can not drink beer .kuran kuran written by nan think about it
melayu radikal good job
melayu radikal no one cares
same :)
You're the fanniest teacher ever!!I already like your vibe.
I improved my English speaking watching your videos!!
Thank you Teacher!!
I am a native American but not a Native American. I speak and write the English language very well, but at the time I was learning to do so, I did not realize that I was also learning all these conversation nuances. I'm glad the nuances came "at no extra charge". Had I been told in elementary school that not only was I going to have to learn 'vocabulary' and 'grammar' but also 'the rules of nuance' (such as you've written on the board), I probably would have dropped out of school in the second grade. Because 'nuances' were never discussed in any English course I ever took at any level, I always wondered if I was truly speaking proper English. Case in point: my brother and sister and I attended a "downtown school" where we three learned to speak 'proper English'. Another brother (ten years younger) attended a different school "way out in the country". I'm sorry to say it, but he learned the nuances of how to speak 'redneck'. In other words, "immersion" is the only REAL way to learn nuances (but only if you immerse (associate) yourself with the right people). The value of these videos, to me, is that they verify that I either have or have not learned proper nuances. Bottom line: your lessons are very valuable. Keep them coming. As it turns out, my speaking ain't that far off!
I liked for you life.
I live in Canada,ON I can speak english but I cannot write I start school elementary in my city everyday I learn by online english converstatio so, know I'm really happy I can anything.
thank you Ronnie, I like your classes so much
it is so interesting and useful.
余珮瑀 hi I'm from Bangladesh , I wana practise english with you . Here is my skype , mohsin12027
余珮瑀
Hi
I really enjoy your classes.... of course!!
you remind me of my all time favorite actor: Robin Williams. You're a great teacher. Greet from Java, Indonesia.
You was born to help others peoples. THANK U!
Ronnie thank you for teaching us English for free ❤️
I love the way that you teach your lessons 😄
Williams Raymundo
Emima Stoia Hi emma:)
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Qué pasa
Williams Raymundo
Hello
I really love this teacher, always make my day
You are not the only one 😍😍.
I just thinking why I don't found your lessons before... you're awesome!
I'm glad I discovered her today😍
I have never seen a teacher like Ronnie. Ronnie is the best teacher in the world!
Ronnie, you lesson was very interesting and helpful for me because you gave very useful expressions that we can use in our conversetions. Thank you very much.
Ronnie, you're amazing! Thanks so much! It was really interesting >:DDDD
hi
iam from alexandroa - egypt
hi Alexandra me Ali from Algiers. please .what 's your mother tongue cause I am looking to learn Spanish language. see you .
Ali Tawfik Hi. I'm Russian.
Ali Tawfik Hi ,I'm Mexican
Alexandra Vladimirovna hi Russian girl
Her expressions 🤣🤣 typical Canadian.... Full of life ! Glad I chose Canada !!!
i'm from Tunisia i really enjoy ur lesson i will watch all ur lessons Inchala ;)
You are beautiful
she is muslima !
I'm addicted to your classes.
Me too
You are the best teacher I've ever seen . I'am improving my lenguage english skills, with your videos!! I am From playa del carmen México. South of México.
In my native language we "May God provides you good health and long life to continue giving for us"
What is it your native language??
you are special and unique 😄
I like your teaching style. It was interesting 😉
What a real sense of humor you have, it's not fake, you're so funny ❤️❤️
Only you. Only you, in all of the world, are the Best teacher in teaching English language.
Omg your lesson was ...so so 😂 Thank you you're a really good teacher !
absolutely
Hi
Cybile Bénédict thanks very much 💕💕
This lesson helped us to open our mind of rigidity.
Cybile Bénédict you are the most gorgeous student
The lesson was very useful and full of new words and information
Keep going ronnie 💟
I really like the way you teach is understandable and interesting...I’m so grateful and thank you as well 🙏
I thought you're Rani, Rani in India🇮🇳 means "Queen👑". You are the Queen in teaching English, Thankyou Rani 🙏
I saw your video ten years ago. I love the way you teach.
Very good lesson. So to not confuse native speakers xD
hello mam, I love the way to teach. , I have been watching all of your videos
i like your teaching style
I know how to speak English but I just like the way you teach that why I am always watching your video
I love the way she act. it even more attractive. love it
Why I don't feel sleepy while you are teaching? why I am following your face expression, even i am not blinking! ,🤔🤔🤔🤔
Same 😁😬
GaRLeM M may be she is a witch😬😬😬
a witch,but she ur good the.
Shinda Fidel that is right. She is the Best
Can you send some videos conversations in restaurants
It was interesting...
You're so expressive, that's why I like your lessons.
I like how you pop up at the start. I'd like to see a wide shot of 5 seconds before the start. I was born in Aus and English is my language but I do enjoy your videos as they make me think about things and why they are the way they are.
it was interesting....(positive meaning).
I have never thought about that, but let me think.......hmmmm, sure!
"You are an individual. Please give the person your opinion."
the irony is that no one ever asks for my opinion :(
I should have a Twitter profile
The best miss in whole the world. You can not find another person who can explain you with smart and technics. Thank you 🙏🏻
Amazing! Great lessons with one of the best Teachers! Your English lessons never gets old! Thanks a million!
Ronnie, How is going? Are you ok? I hope so.
I'm fan of you utterly. The way you explain the English language is clear and attractive. I imagine how good you are. Ta ta bye now.
lol she is such lovely!! ;)))
It was interesting :)
The more i watch ur lessons the more i like to watch more .. Roonie..
U add a good drama and make a good. Situational imagination so t' speak, to the receiver or learner.. which is the core of the way to convey the subject matter of the lesson to learners or students at the class..
Really u are a distinctive teacher... u 're something else. Greetings from a Sudanese in KSA.
Always astonishing she is
#I like the simplicity of her teaching
Madam Unique u r
great video
hi
the best way is practicing
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thanks
How was the lesson? IT WAS SO SO.... SO AMAZING!!
A good student can may never forget your teachings.
Sorry
I mean a good student may never forget your teachings.
Well done, Ronnie! I also tried to persuade my students to avoid this awful "of course" because one can use it only when something is obvious and goes without saying. Besides, there are many other convenient words for giving your opinion and permitting you to take time while thinking like "let me see...", "as far as I know", "to my mind...", "In my opinion...", "I am not sure but probably..." and so on. Unfortunately students use this "of course" due to a limited vocabulary in any language, not only in English but also in my mother tongue, Russian. Thank you very much for your brilliant lectures, you are going in the right direction!
It was interesting =) . Just kidding!! I love all of your classes, you're an awesome teacher!!!
It was interesting ♥️🔥💪
it was very interesting lesson ronnie :)
You are the best teacher.
Love you
Thanks a lot mam. The way you present your topic, mixing sense of humour shows your interest in teaching English language.
wow interesting..❤❤❤
It was 'interesting' :v
Just kidding... I love you Ronnie :)
😊 me too lol
Eddie Muñoz Well good
Eddie Muñoz that is good
Hey, my name is Douglas. I'm from Belo Horizonte, capital city of Minas Gerais State, Brazil.
Well, I'm writing right now because I love your lessons. I'm like so much the language English (American) that I study it have a long time. As you can see, I'm still learning. Unfortunately I don't have money to pay an English course. So, I get free your lessons. Thank you very much! I love you and your way to teach. CONGRATULATIONS. KEEP IT UP!
Bye.
This great learning video teaches us how to give good and right opinions, the thing I like most is that the learning videos are very humorous
4:51
Is it a secret ?
Me : maybe 😂😂😂💔
i want to make some friends to pratice my english.
I also need friend to talk. will you help me
Lets help each other
Marcel Silva. do u use facebook or zalo ?
facebook, please tell me how to find you on facebook and Im going to add you
me too
ur style will kill me...
Oh Ronnie,i really enjoy your lessons,they're not boring and your energy is fantastic. So i watch you with great pleausure and understand everyrhing🌹
You are best english teacher in the world
Thank you so much
ronni
but you don't have red hair, you have pretty blond hair
:))
This is an interesting lesson but... I think you aught not to drink alcohol neither in the street nor any other where.
Muhamed Samy is was very an interesting I love it.
thank you ronnie i always watched your video tutorial i dont need to go to tutorial center your channel is enough