FUNCTIONS:

Agreeing

Disagreeing

Hesitating

Introducing your opinion

Asking for opinions

Expressing preferences

Asking for clarification

Expressing likelihood

Speculating, guessing

Advice and recommendations

Describing a picture

Agreeing

I think you’re right

I would go along with the idea

I completely agree with you

That makes perfect sense

You have a point there

Absolutely, that’s spot on!

I couldn’t agree more

Disagreeing

That’s not how I see it

I couldn’t agree less

You must be kidding

That’s a ridiculous idea, don’t you think?

With all due respect, I must disagree

I’m afraid I can’t see it that way

No way, that’s nonsense!

Hesitating

I’m in two minds about it

I have some reservations regarding that

I’m not entirely convinced

There’s something that gives me pause

While I’m not entirely opposed, I do have some doubts

Introducing your opinion

To my mind

I reckon

In my opinion

As I see it

It seems to me

I would argue

From my point of view

Asking for opinions

Don’t you think …?

What’s your attitude to …?

What’s your opinion of …?

Are you in favour of …?

What’s your position as regards …?

You don’t support …, do you?

Expressing preferences

I prefer…

I would rather…

My preference would be…

I tend to favour…

If I had to choose, I would…

I lean towards…

I am inclined to…

Giving reasons

Asking for clarification

Could you please elaborate on that?

Would you mind explaining that further?

I’m not quite sure I understand. Could you clarify?

Could you provide more details?

Can you expand on that point?

Expressing likelihood

“It’s a foregone conclusion that…”

“There’s no doubt in my mind that…”

“I am almost certain that…”

“It’s highly likely that…”

“Chances are that…”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if…”

“It’s possible that…”

“There’s a chance that…”

“It’s unlikely that…”

“I doubt that…”

Speculating, guessing

“It seems to me that…”

“My gut feeling is that…”

“From what I gather…”

“If I were to guess…”

“It would appear that…”

“I reckon that…”

“I suspect that…”

“In all likelihood…”

“There’s a distinct possibility that…”

“It’s plausible that…”

Advice and recommendations

“You might want to consider…”

“Perhaps you could try…”

“If I were you, I would…”

“One thing you could do is…”

“Have you thought of…”

“May I suggest…”

“It might be beneficial to…”

“Consider this approach…”

“Why not give this a go…”

“If it were up to me, I’d…”

Describing a picture

“In the foreground…”

“In the background…”

“In the center of the image…”

“On the left side of the picture…”

“On the right side of the picture…”

“At the top of the picture…”

“At the bottom of the picture…”

“The picture depicts…”

“The image illustrates…”

“The photograph shows…”

“One can see…”

“Notice how…”

“This scene captures…”

“This photograph highlights…”

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Would you like to be famous
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Intermediate

warm up

Answer the questions below.

  • Would you like to be famous? Explain your answer.
  • What are the pros and cons of being famous?
  • Does being famous guarantee a happy life?

key language

Go through the flashcards below. Memorize as many words and their translations as you can.

watch the video

Watch the video below.

COMPREHENSION

  • What question does Will’s niece ask him?
  • How does he feel about being famous?
  • Was it easy for him to become famous?
  • When did he first feel the impact of fame?
  • What are some of the downsides of being famous according to Will Smith?

POLL

Cast your vote in the poll.

What would you like to be famous for?

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CONTRIBUTE

What is it about fame that so many people want to have it? Why are people drawn to the idea of being famous? Is it really such a desireable thing? Express your views here.

2 Comments

  1. Mateusz

    I think people want to be famous because of two things it might provide them. The first thing is Money. These days everyone desires money. And not only because you can buy a lot of stuff, but also sebaceous of a misconception, that being rich makes you happy. People are seeking happiness, and in their understanding, the best way of obtaining it, is getting rich.
    The second thing that people find amazing in being rich, is that other people know you. If you are an actor, or a musician, you are in a constant spotlight. If someone sees you, they are probably gonna make a surprised face and shout with joy.

  2. Mariusz

    There are a number of reasons why people may be drawn to fame. Some people may be attracted to the attention and admiration that fame brings, while others may be motivated by the financial and professional opportunities that being famous can provide. Some people may also be drawn to fame because they feel that it gives them a platform to share their talents or ideas with a larger audience.

    Fame can also offer a sense of validation and accomplishment, as it may be seen as a sign of success or recognition for one’s talents or efforts. Additionally, some people may be drawn to fame because they believe it can open doors to new experiences and opportunities that they may not have otherwise had access to.

    It’s important to note that fame is not always positive, and it can come with its own set of challenges and drawbacks. The desire for fame can also be driven by a need for approval or acceptance, which can be unhealthy if it becomes an obsessive or all-consuming focus. (ChatGPT)

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