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Conversation Beginner · Module 24 · Unit 117

Agreeing & Disagreeing (Navigating alignment: "I agree" vs. "I don’t agree")

A2 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

in today's lesson, you will discuss agreeing and disagreeing and learn useful vocabulary for everyday communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. When do you usually agree with others easily?
  2. How do you react when you disagree with someone?
  3. Do you think people should always support ideas in groups?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • agree

    verb

    /əˈɡriː/

    Meaning:to have the same opinion as someone else

    I agree with your idea completely.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common in discussions to show alignment politely.

  • disagree

    verb

    /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

    Meaning:to have a different opinion from someone else

    I disagree with that suggestion.

    Real Life Tip:

    Often softened in English using polite phrases.

  • come around

    phrasal verb

    /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

    Meaning:to change opinion and begin to agree

    He came around after hearing my explanation.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used when someone slowly accepts an idea.

  • see eye to eye

    idiom

    Meaning:to fully agree with someone

    We don’t always see eye to eye on decisions.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common in workplace and relationships.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing a group project and sharing opinions about a decision.
  • Daniel
    I completely agree with your idea about starting the project early.
  • Rachel
    Thanks, but I don’t really agree with doing everything at once.
  • Daniel
    That’s a very valid point, I can see your perspective.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What idea does Daniel agree with?
  2. What does Rachel disagree with?
  3. When does Daniel say he came around?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does 'disagree' mean?

  2. What does 'see eye to eye' mean?

  3. I completely ____ with your idea.

  4. I don’t really ____ with that statement.

  5. idea / I / your / agree / completely / with

  6. don’t / I / that / agree / really / with

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. When did you come around after disagreement?
  2. How do you support ideas you believe in?
  3. What helps you see eye to eye with others?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. When do you agree with group decisions quickly?
  2. What makes you disagree with ideas strongly sometimes?
  3. Have you ever come around after strong opinion?
  4. How do you support friend ideas in teamwork?
  5. When do people see eye to eye with you?
  6. What idea do you strongly agree with recently?
  7. How do you handle disagreement in discussions?
  8. What helps you come around to new ideas?
  9. Do you support ideas even when unsure?
  10. What makes you disagree politely with others?
Rachel
I appreciate that. I think we can find a balance.
  • Daniel
    Yes, I support your idea of working step by step.
  • Rachel
    Great, I think we are finally starting to see eye to eye.
  • Daniel
    Yeah, I came around after thinking it through.
  • Rachel
    Perfect, now we can move forward together.