Example : Expressing Opinion and Preferences (dialogues)

   


       1. Smartphones : Sumsang type E78 and G780

Type of Sumsang
size
Battery life
E78
***
****
G780
*
*****

Lia          : “Nida, my phone got an accident yesterday, and I think I should have a new smart phone for my daily activity. I have chosen Sumsang as the brand, but I am confused about the type, What do you think?”

Nida      : “Hmm, Sumsang is a great phone. Fot the type, Personally I like E78 type than G780.”

Lia            : “Why do you prefer to E78?”

Nida      : “Because, E78 has more appropriate size than G780. This type is also easy to use for a new user like you.”

Lia          :” I agree with you but I think G780 is as easy as E78 in use. By the way, what about their battery life? Which one is the best? E78 or G780?”

Nida      : “Based on my experience, the battery life of G780 is 10% more economical than E78.”

Lia            : “Great information. I think, I prefer E78 to G780. Thankyou Nida !”

Nida        : “You’re welcome Lia.”


2.      Laser Printers

Type of Laser Printer
Speed
Ease of use
LP 7000
*****
*
B50Xi
***
***


Fida        : “Nida, I want to buy a laser printer. But I don’t know which one is the best between LP7000 and B50Xi. Do you have any suggestion?”

Nida       : “I suggest you to choose LP7000 because they have more powerful speed of access than the second one.”

Fida : “But some people say that B50Xi is easier to use than LP7000, do you agree with that?”

Nida : “Actually I agree with you about the east of use.”

Fida : “So, LP7000 and B50Xi has their own advantages and weakness?”

Nida : “That’s right , but based on the data, both LP7000 and B50Xi has similar price.”

            Fida  : “Oh, really? Let me call my brother first to talk about this before I chose which one I prefer. By the way, thankyou for your suggestion Nida.”
          

                  3. Scanners


Type of Diva Scanner
Size
Speed
180plus
**
*
X9000
***
****

Nur : “Dian, this scanner is broken. I think we need a new scanner for our room. What do you think?”

Dian : “I totally agree with you. To be honest, I have a great information for you.”

Nur : “What is that?”

Dian : “There are many discounts in Amalia Electronic store  this month.”

Nur : “Perfect ! Iwill go to the store next week.”

(a week later)

Dian : “Nur, I have seen it yesterday, but I am confused to choose them. There are two choices, Diva 180plus and Diva X9000. Which do you like better?”

Nur : “As far as I’m concerned, the speed of X9000 is faster than 180plus. Also, it has a compatible size too. “

Dian : “Yes, I totally agree with you. Based on the data, X9000 has 4 stars more than 180plus for their speed and 1 star more than 180plus for their size.”

Nur : “Great choice. I will order Diva X9000 now.”


              4. GPS

Type of GPS
Price
Memory (Gb)
PQ Asia
**
****
PQ S130i
***
*****

Azizah : “Aul, have you heard about the newest brand from PQ ?”

Aul : “I have read it yesterday in the newspaper. Oh My God, PQ is the most wanted brand ever. I like PQ so much. If I can buy one of them, I will choose PQ S130i.”

Azizah : “Exactly ! They are cheaper than the older one, PQ Asia.”

Aul : “Also, the memory is bigger than PQ Asia.”

Azizah : “My father said that he will buy me PQ S130i if I can pass this exam and be the best in our class.”

Aul : “Really? How lucky you are ! I hope you can pass the exam well, and get the newest brand from PQ.”

Azizah : “Amen.. Thankyou Aul.”

Aul : “You’re welcome.”



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From all of the dialogues above, here are some examples of :

a.       Asking for agreeing/disagreeing
·         What do you think?
·         Do you have any suggestion?
·         Which one is the best?
·         Which do you like better?
·     Do you agree with that?

b.      Giving an opinion/Personal point of view
·         Personally I like …
·         Based on my experience …
·         I think I prefer … to …
·         Sumsang is a great phone
·         As far as I’m concerned…
·         I like PQ so much
·         I will choose

c.       Suggestion
·         I suggest you to ….

d.      Agreeing
·         Actually I agree with you
·         That’s right
·         I totally agree with you
·         Exactly !

e.      Partly Agreeing
·         I agree with you but I think
·         That’s right, but
f.        General point of view

·         some people say that …

g.       comparison
·         … more appropriate size than …
·         … as easy as …
·         … is faster than …
·         … has … more than …..
·         They are cheaper than ….
·         the memory is bigger than
·    ..... is easier than ...

So guys, that’s all for the example of Opinion and preferences dialogues. I hope It will help you to learn English. If I have a mistake, don’t be shy to leave a comment below. See you ^^

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  1. Wow,this is very a good information Fida. Can I practice about expressing opinion with you tomorrow ?

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