Lesson 13: Unit 157 - Disagreeing
Learn how to express disagreement in English by using only the auxiliary verb and avoiding unnecessary repetition of the main verb.
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn how to express disagreement in English in a clear and natural way. You will understand how native speakers avoid repeating the main verb by using only an auxiliary verb. You will practise this structure through a real dialogue about the weather, the seasons and personal preferences. The lesson includes expressions for positive and negative statements, with which you will be able to stand up for your opinion in everyday conversations.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Express disagreement with a positive statement, using a negative short form
- Express disagreement with a negative statement, using an affirmative short form
- Avoid unnecessary repetition of the main verb by using only an auxiliary verb
- Recognise and use the structure 'Neither + auxiliary + subject'
- Understand and answer questions related to a dialogue at B1 level
Lesson vocabulary
- to forecast the weather I just have learned how to forecast the weather.
- changeable It changes very quickly at that time of the year.
- it's pouring Now it's sunny and warm, and next minute it's pouring.
- freezing I can't remember any freezing days.
- snow-capped The peaks are snow-capped.
- crystal clear The air is crystal clear.
- sunbathing I even enjoy sunbathing.
- to get sunburned I easily get sunburned.
- swollen My eyes become red and swollen from the sunshine.
- allergic I'm allergic to it.
- suntan I can't even dream of a suntan.
- sun lotion She uses sun lotions with a high SPF to protect her skin.
- SPF (Sun Protection Factor) She uses sun lotions with a high SPF to protect her skin.
- horizon The clouds behind the horizon are moving fast and are black and scary.
- to argue Next time I won't argue.
In other languages: Български