Lesson 5 Title: Giving Opinions and Discussing Preferences
Subtitle: Lesson 5
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on talking about future plans and predictions.

Grammar Focus:
Comparatives, superlatives, and opinion structures (I think...)

Vocabulary:
Preferences (food, hobbies, entertainment)

Practice:
Expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences

Comparatives, Superlatives, and Opinion Structures

Comparatives:
better ◦ more interesting
This movie is better than that one.

Superlatives:
best ◦ most interesting
This is the best movie I’ve seen.

Opinion Structures:
I think… ◦ In my opinion… ◦ I prefer…

Preferences: Food, Hobbies, and Entertainment

Food:
Spicy ◦ sweet ◦ salty ◦ bitter

Hobbies:
Reading ◦ painting ◦ playing sports ◦ gardening

Entertainment:
Movies ◦ concerts ◦ TV shows ◦ video games

Expressing Opinions and Preferences

Complete the sentences with your opinion or preference

1. In my opinion, __________ is the most interesting hobby.

2. I think __________ is better than __________.

3. I prefer __________ to __________.

4. The best food I’ve ever eaten is __________.

Speaking Practice:
Share your preferences and opinions with a partner, using comparatives, superlatives, and opinion structures

Homework:
Write a paragraph comparing two hobbies or forms of entertainment, and give your opinion on which one is better

Homework Example:

In my opinion, reading is better than watching TV. While watching TV can be entertaining, I find that reading allows me to use my imagination more. I think reading is the best way to relax and learn at the same time.