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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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for giving your opinion and talking about news?
'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).
How can I practise giving your opinion and talking about news in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.