📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Intermediate (B1), week 7
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| opinion | what you think | In my opinion, it's a good idea. |
| agree | have the same opinion | I completely agree. |
| disagree | have a different opinion | I'm afraid I disagree. |
| point | an idea in a discussion | That's a good point. |
| suggest | give an idea | I suggest we start earlier. |
| compromise | an agreement where both sides give a little | Let's find a compromise. |
| advantage | a good point | One advantage is the cost. |
| disadvantage | a bad point | The main disadvantage is time. |
| solution | an answer to a problem | We need a better solution. |
| concern | a worry | My main concern is safety. |
| perspective | a way of seeing something | That's an interesting perspective. |
| convince | make someone believe | You've convinced me. |
| reasonable | fair and sensible | That sounds reasonable. |
| option | a choice | What are our options? |
| decision | a choice you make | We need to make a decision. |
| on the other hand | introducing a different view | On the other hand, it's more expensive. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for opinions and discussion?
Start with these 16 words, including opinion, agree, disagree, point. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 7 of the free Complete English Course.