Course Content
UNIT 1 | Friendship & Cooperation
"Communication within a friendship is important for human development throughout life. Beginning in childhood, friendships shape and reflect developments in social cognition, perspective-taking abilities, moral comportment, and cooperation as equals. During adolescence and younger adulthood, friendships cultivate ethical sensibilities, and understandings and practices of intimacy, identity, and sociability. Acrosslifef,e people describe three benefits of close friendship: somebody to talk to; to depend on and rely on for instrumental help, social support, and caring, and to have fun and enjoy doing things with. Communication with friends relieves loneliness and contributes to physical and psychological well-being."
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1.1 Reading Comprehension: Friends in trouble
07:06
1.2 Language Practice: Term: Used to
04:44
1.3 Writing A Paragraph
05:36
1.4 Writing a Letter | Types of Letters
04:00
3 Minute English
00:00
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Reading Things
UNIT 2 | Natural Beauty Of Pakistan
"Natural beauty is unmatched. Pakistan has the world's most beautiful places to visit, especially at their best in northern areas of the Pakistan and Kashmir region. This part of the the country is famous all around the world because of sky high mountains, lush green valleys, mighty rivers, beautiful lakes, and amazing wildlife. The Paradise on Earth ‘Neelum Valley’ Mini Switzerland ‘Swat Valley’ and Mountain Kingdom ‘Hunza valley’ are the major tourist attractions in Pakistan."
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2.1 Reading Comprehension: My Blessed Beautiful Land
17:17
2.2 Speaking: Agee or Disagree Politely
04:33
2.3 Language Practice: Past Perfect Tense
05:27
2.4 Writing an Application
07:18
3 Minute English
00:00
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Past Perfect Tense
UNIT 3 | Traffic Education
"Traffic education means education on traffic rules. It embraces all rules and regulations to be followed while driving on roads. Traffic education is essential for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers and pedestrians having no traffic education may cause fatal accidents on the road. There are many rules and regulations in traffic. Some of them are following the order of the traffic police; following the speed limit sticking to the respective side, checking vehicles properly before driving, following the rules of loading vehicles with passengers or goods, in crowded places, and curves driving slowly and carefully and using horns, etc."
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3.1 Reading Comprehension: Better Be Safe Then Sorry
04:03
3.2 Speaking: Expressing Opinion
05:07
3.3 Language Practice: Imperative Sentences
03:31
3.4 Writing: A Formal Email
02:16
3 Minute English
02:56
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Descriptive Basics
UNIT 4 | Exploring The Educational Opportunities
"Literacy involves gaining the skills and knowledge to read and interpret varying texts and artifacts, and successfully navigate and negotiate their challenges, conflicts, and crises. To the domains of reading, writing, and traditional print literacies, one could argue that in an era of technological revolution, educators must develop robust forms of media literacy, computer literacy, and multimedia literacies, thus cultivating “multiple literacies.”
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4.1 Reading Comprehension: Educational Exhibition
03:29
4.2 Language Practice: Direct & Indirect Speech
05:02
4.3 Writing A Paragraph
01:23
4.4 Word Class In English
07:45
3 Minute English
02:35
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Direct/Indirect Speech
UNIT 5 | Humanism
"Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Affirming the dignity of each human being supports the maximization of individual liberty and opportunity consonant with social and planetary responsibility. It advocates the extension of participatory democracy and the expansion of the open society, standing for human rights and social justice. Free of supernaturalism, it recognizes human beings as a part of nature and holds that values-be they religious, ethical, social, or political-have their source in human experience and culture."
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5.1 Reading Comprehension: What shaped Edhi’s Life
03:20
5.2 Language Practice: Linking Words
07:32
3 Minute English
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Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Linking Words
UNIT 6 | Sportsmanship
"Sportsmanship is a vital element of sports that ignites and maintains friendship, respect, and orderliness. It describes unbiased and kind behavior while treating opponents, officials, teammates, and spectators in sports. Sportsmanship is the ethical aspect of sports. It is displayed by the combination of positive qualities like fair play, integrity, and respect towards opponents, officials, teammates, and even the fans. Sportsmanship can also be demonstrated by displaying politeness even in defeat and sustaining self-discipline in dealings with others."
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6.1 Reading Comprehension: Sportsmanship
00:00
6.2 Language Practice: Comparative Adjectives
6.4 Reading Comprehension: The multiple roles that women play
6.5 Language Practice: Adjectives with Reference to ‘Than’
3 Minute English
04:36
Quiz Yourself 💭🤔💭 | Comparative Adjectives
English – VIII
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 use this phrase in informal situations.

Examples:

The COVID-19 pandemic is 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 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.

 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 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 disagree!

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 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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