Course Content
UNIT 1 | Effects of our Actions on the Environment
"Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water. These negative impacts can affect human behavior and can prompt mass migrations or battles over clean water."
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1.1 Reading Comprehension: Can we do anything?
03:59
1.2 Speaking: Identifying a problem leading to the solution
09:11
1.3 Language Practice: Possessive Pronouns
04:28
1.4 Writing: Paragraph Writing
05:36
1.5 Study Skills: Free Writing
01:35
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
02:37
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Possessive Pronouns
ESL Games 🕹️🎮🎶
00:00
UNIT 2 | Social Etiquettes and Manners
"Social etiquette is a set of rules, manners, and actions that help people to portray themselves as pleasant, polished, and professional human beings. People who are social etiquette experts know how to behave and look their best in various social situations. Social etiquette shows you how to behave in different social settings, so you don’t have to question your behavior. Learning social etiquette can teach you how to communicate effectively and nicely. Social etiquette can help you to look more professional and make a good impression."
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2.1 Reading Comprehension: Problems and Solutions
01:15
2.2 Language Practice: Articles in English
07:13
2.3 Writing: Informal Letters
03:56
2.4 Study Skills: Cloze passage
02:03
2.5 Creative Writing
01:25
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
02:54
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Articles in English
ESL Games 🕹️🎮🎶
00:00
UNIT 3 | Awareness of Crisis, Accidents and Natural Calamities
"Natural disasters can encourage social cohesion and better relationships. When disasters strike, humans have a tendency to get together and show their traits and put them to work. It is during these times that we may work together and realize that all people are the same and have the same basic needs. Friendships may be formed and new things may come to life. The key to reducing loss of life, personal injuries, and damage from natural disasters is widespread public awareness and education. People must be made aware of what natural hazards they are likely to face in their own communities."
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3.1 Reading Comprehension: Learning to live in a critical situation
02:40
3.2 Speaking: Reasons for expressing ability and inability to do something
03:02
3.3 Language Practice: Conditional sentences
05:08
3.4 Writing: Essay Writing
13:52
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
02:25
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Reading Things
UNIT 4 | Awareness of and Empathy with Special People
"Developing social awareness and empathy takes time, effort, intention, and choice. No one is born with the ability to be perfectly informed and sensitive when it comes to the many complex social issues in our world.” Empathy is the ability to understand what another person is going through. It’s the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and to feel what they are feeling. It’s about being respectful and standing in solidarity with marginalized groups."
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4.1 Reading Comprehension: The blind boy
06:34
4.2 Making Wishes In Future Tense
07:02
4.3 Language Practice: Forming Adjectives
07:05
4.4 Question Words
03:40
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
02:32
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Future Tenses
UNIT 5 | Historical & Cultural Places of Pakistan
"Old buildings have intrinsic value." The stories of how places in Pakistan came to be have created historical sites and local culture. People enjoy visiting these places. The cultural and historic heritage defines a place as it captures the local design, festivities, and themes. These characteristics are often displayed in hospitality, signage, public art, and even music. Civic buildings such as libraries, schools, auditoriums, and government offices are public places that can benefit people through healthy design and their communities through shared use. Cultural and historical sites give a place a sense of identity while creating opportunities for community pride and tourism."
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5.1 Reading Comprehension: Pakistan home to ancient civilization
04:35
5.2 Language Practice: Present Perfect Tense
05:56
5.3 Articles in English
15:03
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
03:08
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Present Perfect Tense
UNIT 6 | Media as a Source of Knowledge
"Media plays a significant role in keeping everyone updated about the various events around the world. Today, we can check out the latest news and current affairs with just a few clicks of the mouse or by simply switching on the radio or television, apart from glancing at the newspaper every morning! Media is the plural form for medium and involves the collective communication sources or mediums including television, radio, newspapers, internet, social media sites, and various relevant sites and blogs. The main purpose of media is to disseminate information and knowledge."
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6.1 Reading Comprehension: Different Newspaper News
03:05
6.2 Language Practice: Use of Since and For
05:17
6.3 Writing: Narrative Writing
05:19
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
03:06
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Since/For Techniques
UNIT 7 | Learning Organized Approach through Identifying
"Continuous improvement programs are sprouting up all over as organizations strive to better themselves and gain an edge. The topic list is long and varied, and sometimes it seems as though a program a month is needed just to keep up. Solving a problem, introducing a product, and reengineering a process all require seeing the world in a new light and acting accordingly."
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7.1 Reading Comprehension: Rafia Wedding
03:59
7.2 Language Practice: Position of Adverbs
03:30
7.3 Writing: Descriptive Essay Writing
09:03
3️⃣ Minute English 💡 💬
00:00
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Adverbs
English – VII
About Lesson

Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

This page is about words and phrases that we use when we agree or disagree with someone in English.

Stating an opinion

  • In my opinion…
  • The way I see it…
  • If you want my honest opinion….
  • According to Lisa…
  • As far as I’m concerned…
  • If you ask me…

Asking for an opinion

  • What’s your idea?
  • What are your thoughts on all of this?
  • How do you feel about that?
  • Do you have anything to say about this?
  • What do you think?
  • Do you agree?
  • Wouldn’t you say?

Expressing agreement

  • I agree with you 100 percent.
  • I couldn’t agree with you more.
  • That’s so true.
  • That’s for sure.
  • (slang) Tell me about it!
  • You’re right.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s exactly how I feel.
  • Exactly.
  • I’m afraid I agree with James.
  • I have to side with Dad on this one.
  • No doubt about it.
  • (agree with the negative statement) Me neither.
  • (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
  • You have a point there.
  • I was just going to say that.

Expressing disagreement

  • I don’t think so.
  • (strong) No way.
  • I’m afraid I disagree.
  • (strong) I disagree.
  • I beg to differ.
  • (strong) I’d say the exact opposite.
  • Not necessarily.
  • That’s not always true.
  • That’s not always the case.
  • No, I’m not so sure about that.

Interruptions

  • Can I add something here?
  • Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
  • If I might add something…
  • Can I throw my two cents in?
  • Sorry to interrupt, but…
  • (after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying…
  • (after being interrupted) You didn’t let me finish.

Settling an argument

  • Let’s just move on, shall we?
  • Let’s drop it.
  • I think we’re going to have to agree to disagree.
  • (sarcastic) Whatever you say./If you say so.

Let’s learn some simple yet useful expressions for agreeing and disagreeing.

Common Expressions Used to Show Agreement

1. Absolutely! / Definitely! / Of Course!

These words express a strong agreement with another person.

Examples:

Do you think learning English is very important?

Absolutely!

Do you believe that honesty is the best policy?

Definitely!

Will you buy this dress if you have extra cash?

Of course!

2. I also think so.

You can use this simple phrase to show you completely agree with someone.

Examples:

The sky is cloudy. I think we better bring umbrellas to avoid getting wet if the rain falls.

I also think so.

She better study hard if she wants to pass the test.

I also think so.

3. I agree with you a hundred percent. / I agree with you entirely.

We use these statements to express complete agreement with someone.

Examples:

I’d rather spend money on food than on alcohol.

I agree with you a hundred percent.

He’s been sick for two days now. I don’t think he’ll make it today.

I agree with you entirely.

4. You can say that again!

This shows a very strong agreement. Usually, people don’t take this phrase literally (word for word) and don’t actually repeat what they just said.

Examples:

To be happy and positive always, we must focus on things we can control and not on what we can’t.

You can say that again!

Nothing beats loving yourself first more than anyone else.

You can say that again!

5. That’s so true! Examples:

Going to the gym always keeps me energized and alive all the time.

That’s so true! It makes me energized and alive too!

I prefer sleeping to going to the club one weekend.

That’s so true! Sleeping is way better than going to the club one weekend.

6. I was just going to say that!

Examples:

It was freezing yesterday!

I was just going to say that!

They all admire Beyonce’s dancing talent.

I was just going to say that!

7. You have a point there.

Examples:

I think learning classes online even once a day is better than not doing anything at all.

You have a point there!

You look fatter than before. I think you should start dieting and do exercise daily.

You have a point there. I look like a pig and I’m getting worried about my size now.

8. Tell me about it!

We use this slang term to agree with someone’s thoughts or opinions. Although it’s acceptable, we don’t really use this phrase in informal situations.

Examples:

The COVID-19 pandemic is really affecting businesses globally.

Tell me about it!

I wish I could find a job that pays a higher salary and start my dream business.

Tell me about it!

9. I have no objections.

This is perhaps one of the weaker phrases we use to agree with someone in English. Usually, people say this when they’re not really sure about something but see no reason why they should oppose it either.

Examples:

The Philippines truly has the most beautiful attractions in the whole world.

I have no objections to this. The Philippines has amazing beaches.

We should take a break for 30 minutes and have a coffee.

I have no objections to that plan. I’m ready for a break whenever you are.

Common Expressions Used to Show Disagreement

1. I beg to differ.

We use this phrase to disagree with someone strongly. Despite being considered a strong form of disagreement, we use this expression in a formal and very polite phrase situation.

Examples:

Lady Gaga is the best performer of all time.

I beg to differ. While Lady Gaga is a brilliant performer, Madonna and Michael Jackson are also fantastic. Just saying.

English is a more difficult language than Chinese.

I beg to differ. English is difficult but I guess Chinese is the most difficult of all the languages.

2. No way!

This is an informal way to disagree. Besides, we also use this expression to express a feeling of surprise and disbelief.

Examples:

My friend can finish 5 kilograms of meat in just one meal!

No way!

I bought this jewelry for only $20.

No way!

3. Yes, but…

We use this phrase to show partial agreement with some points, but not in total agreement with the other party involved.

Examples:

I think you ought to buy a new phone since yours has scratches already.

Yes, but I don’t have the budget for a new phone this time.

We should buy new furniture for our bedroom.

Yes, but we no longer have enough space inside.

4. To be honest, I don’t agree with that.

We use this expression to disagree with someone politely.

Examples:

We should retrench some staff since we don’t need such a workforce this time.

To be honest, I don’t agree with that. I think we better keep them and let them do other necessary stuff for us to get things done efficiently.

Cats are more adorable pets than dogs.

To be honest, I don’t agree with that. I know cats are cute but dogs are cuter and more respectful pets than cats.

5. That’s not always true. / That’s not entirely true.

Examples:

Drinking tea every morning is the best way to stay healthy.

That’s not entirely true. You must also exercise and have a healthy breakfast.

Celebrities and other rich people are the happiest people.

That’s not always true. They have the darkest and hardest lives of normal people.

6. As a matter of fact, I don’t think that’s correct.

We use this expression to show a firmer but more formal way of a disagreement.

Examples:

It’s okay not to be sexy when you’re already married.

 I don’t think that’s correct.

All people work better when they’re alone.

As a matter of fact, I don’t think that’s correct.

7. You can’t be serious!

We use this expression to disagree with someone informally and strongly. Moreover, this form of disagreement also expresses disbelief.

Examples:

I think books are no longer useful for us now since we can read almost everything online.

You can’t be serious!

There’s no use in saving money.

You can’t be serious!

Other expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Agreeing

That’s right!

Exactly!

Me too!

Yes, I agree!

I totally agree!

That’s right!

I couldn’t agree more!

I see exactly what you mean!

You’re right. That’s a good point.

Disagreeing

I don’t agree!

I totally disagree!

Absolutely not!

That’s not right!

I’m not sure about that.

Partly agreeing

I agree up to a point, but …

I see your point, but …

That’s partly true, but …

I’m not so sure about that.

Activity 1

·         Listen to a dialogue carefully and note how they are agreeing and disagreeing.
1.       Ask the students to listen to a dialogue with a volunteer student or another teacher and present it in front of the class.
2.       The teacher may record this dialogue on a tape recorder and play it in front of the class. The teacher will also provide a purpose for listening to the dialogue.
3.        Instruct the students to listen to the dialogue and note how they agree and disagree with each other.
4.       Also explain that ‘note’ does not mean that they have to write. They can just focus on the sentences which express agreement and disagreement

Dialogue:

     Two friends Kareem (K) and Bilal (B) are complaining about one of their courses at school
K: Our course is too theoretical. It should be much more practical. Don’t you think so?
B: I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m just doing the course to pass the exam. I don’t think that it’s going to help me after I Leave School.
K: Exactly. And I can’t understand most of the theory. I just learn my notes off by heart.
B: So do me. We should complain to the head teacher.
K: I think that you’re right. I suggest that we see him as soon as possible.
B: I agree. Don’t you think that we should talk to the other students first and ask them what they think about the course?
K: Good idea. Let’s ask them tomorrow. OK?
B: OK

Activity 2

·        Role-play this dialogue in pairs:
1.       Ask the students to prepare this dialogue with appropriate intonation (rise and fall of sound) and facial expressions. Model saying a few phrases in a flat tone (without expression and then saying it with expression and facial expression.
2.       Ask the students to role-play the dialogue with appropriate expressions.
3.       In the beginning, the students may not be able to learn the whole dialogue by heart. In this case, the teacher should ask the students to have flashcards on which their respective dialogues are written.
4.       The students will rehearse and present the dialogue in front of the class. However, they should try to perform the dialogue orally without reading from anywhere.
5.       Use the three statements given in the warm-up activity to practice the target phrases and statements for agreement and disagreement.

Activity 3

Prepare a dialogue on the following situation:
Situation: your friend wants to go to Murray hills in winter. He gives different reasons for going there. You agree on some points and disagree on some of them.
1.       Ask the students to sit in groups in the given situation.
2.       Write on the board the following ways of agreeing in English.
(These can be written on chart papers and displayed in the classroom for reference)
Ways of Expressing Agreement

  
Yes
I agree
I agree with you
I quite agree
I agree
I couldn’t disagree with you more
You’re right
Ways of Expressing Disagreement

No
(I’m sorry)
I don’t agree
I don’t agree with you (I’m afraid)
I can’t agree with you
(I think)
You’re wrong
You’re quite wrong (I’m afraid)
You’re wrong

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