Oral English 2: Lesson 2

Hi everyone,

It's almost Friday, so you can say TGIF tomorrow. Do you remember that expression from our lesson?

Opinion Giving:
We reviewed expressions to ask for and to give an opinion, and also expressions to agree and disagree with opinions. Please review these expressions because we will use them in every lesson.

Discussion Schedule:
In next week's class, we are going to start our discussions. Each students has to be a discussion leader twice during the spring semester. You got a copy of the schedule in class, but there is also a copy in the OE2 Course Information section on the website.

Discussion Worksheet:
For the last part of our lesson, we learned where to find articles for discussion topics on the website Breaking News English. We also learned how to complete your discussion worksheet. You'll need to complete a worksheet before you lead your discussion. You can find How to Complete Your Discussion Worksheet in the Discussion section of the website.

Homework:
1.  Blog Posting #2
2.  Discussions (see schedule)
3. Bring the "Opinion Expressions" worksheet to class.

Blog Question #2:

Choose one of the topics below. Give your opinion on the topic. Use an opinion giving expression, and give a reason and an example to support your opinion.

Remember to start your opinion with an opinion expressions (e.g. In my opinion, ... / As I see it, ...)

the most annoying thing
(In my opinion, the most annoying thing is ...)

the best Japanese food
(As I see it, the best Japanese food is...)

learning languages
(If you ask me, learning languages is ...)

living in Tokyo
(I think living in Tokyo is...)

smart phones
(In my opinion, smart phones are...)

* Write 8-10 sentences.
* Use capital letters, punctuation and spelling correctly.
* Submit by Wednesday, April 22 by 6:00pm.

ATTENTION:
Someone from our class forgot their iPhone on the computer desk. It is silver and white. I brought the phone to the Teacher's staff room on the second floor. Please go there to get your phone.