language learning center · B2 · Lesson 1
Nuanced opinions
State a clear position while showing limits, exceptions, and degrees of certainty.
Step 1 of 8 — Dialogue
~4 min~35 min total
Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.
Maya
Remote work is often more flexible, although it depends on the kind of work you do.
Leo
I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.
Maya
That is fair. To some extent, flexibility can also make it harder to switch off.
Leo
On balance, I still prefer it, provided that expectations remain realistic.
Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.
These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.
I largely agree, but…
I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.
To some extent,…
That is fair. To some extent, flexibility can also make it harder to switch off.
I would not say that…
I largely agree, but I would not say it suits everyone equally well.
On balance,…
On balance, I still prefer it, provided that expectations remain realistic.
provided that…
On balance, I still prefer it, provided that expectations remain realistic.
Which response gives a clear but qualified opinion?
Listen, then choose what you heard.
Write a reply to this line. Use a phrase from the lesson.
Remote work is often more flexible, although it depends on the kind of work you do.
Answer before viewing the model
Answer in your own words. Record yourself, listen back, and then compare your response with the model answer.
Give a nuanced opinion in English using one hedge, one contrast, and one condition.
Choose a topic on which your real opinion includes an exception or limitation.
Express a qualified opinion in English
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- 1. I largely agree, but…
- 2. To some extent,…
- 3. I would not say that…
- 4. On balance,…
- 5. provided that…