Listening N3–N2 · Lesson 16

Opinions: for or against, and the main point

便利べんりなのはわかるけど、ちょっと高たかすぎるんじゃない？

For or against, and the main point. Catch 「〜と思おもうんだよね」「〜んじゃない？」「まあ、〜けど」 and tell a concession from the real view.

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In this lesson

  1. 01What you listen for: for or against, and the main point
  2. 02How speech sounds: contractions when giving opinions
  3. 03Listen through once: buying a bike to ride to university
  4. 04Scene tips: how strongly an opinion is put

Practice

  • Summary comprehension: what does the speaker most want to say?
  • Key-point comprehension: for or against in the end
  • Quick response: hear an opinion, choose the reply
  • What is the speaker’s opinion?
  • Match the opinion expressions with their meanings
  • Choose what sounds natural when giving an opinion

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