Discussing

Expressions to compare
Like it better(- formal) I like Italian food better than Chinese.
(Me gusta más la comida italiana que la china.)

Prefer (+ formal) I prefer Italian food to Chinese.

(Prefiero la comida italiana a la china)

Also I like this and also that.

Different from My aunt is different from my uncle ,

because…

Unlike Unlike going to the gym, going for a run is

healthier because you take fresh air.
 Linking words
-Though, although, even though aunque
“It's important to remember that time is money even though
many believe that money is more important.”
-However, nonetheless sin embargo
“We need to improve the local infrastructure. However, we must
also respect nature.”
-Despite, in spite of… a pesar de…
“Despite the difficulty, students will soon see the benefit of this
topic of study.”
 How to express your opinion
Personal General point of Agreeing with an Disagreeing with
view opinion an opinion

- It is thought -Of course - I don’t agree.

-I think…
-I think so too. -However…
-In my opinion that
- I agree with that.
- Some people -On the contrary...
-As far as I’m -Exactly.
-I’m sorry to
say that… -That’s a good point.
concerned disagree with you,
- It is considered -That’s true. but…
-In my
-I couldn’t agree
-I’m afraid I have to
experience more.
disagree.
-I don’t think so
-As far as I -I’m not so sure
either.
know -Neither do I. about that.

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 Talk about advantages and dissadvantages.
Express opinions to agree or disagree.

1. Living in a big city vs living in a small town.

2. Going to the gym vs doing exercise on your own.
3. Going on holiday: best season of the year to go out
and where.
4. Buying groceries in small shops vs big
supermarkets.
5. What is healthier: eating well or doing lots of
exercise?
6. Advantages and disadvantages of having a pet in an

apartment. Cat or dog?

7. Listening to music: powerful speaker vs headphones.

8. Is it better to be rich and dumb or poor and smart?

9. Does technology make the world better or worse?

Why?

10. If you own a business is it more important to be

good with numbers or to be creative?
11. Are some people luckier than others or do people make
their own luck?

12. Who is the best looking celebrity in your country? How

about the worst looking celebrity?

13.Who is the most skilled football player in your country?

And in the world?

14. Who is the most talented singer in your country? And in

the world?

15. Where is the best place to buy handmade things in your

country? Have you bought anything there?