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Lesson 29: Giving your opinion and talking about news

Share your opinion on everyday topics and react to what others say. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Confident · B1 Lesson 29 of 30 · Listen · Speak · Check

1. Key phrases

Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • In my opinion… A clear way to start.
  • I reckon… Casual Aussie way to say 'I think'.
  • Did you hear about…? Start talking about news.
  • Apparently… You heard it from someone or the news.
  • That's a good thing, if you ask me. Casual opinion.
  • I'm not sure, to be honest. When you don't have a strong opinion.
  • It depends. When the answer isn't simple.
  • What do you think? Ask for the other person's view.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Yuki" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

🇦🇺 Opinions are welcome in Australia, but people usually share them lightly and with humour. With coworkers or people you've just met, it's common to avoid strong opinions about religion and politics.