Expressing opinions

Lexical Focus: Vocabulary for articulating viewpoints on workplace and societal issues (I believe that…, In my opinion…, It seems to me…), explain a thought and give examples.
Grammar Focus: Using indicative vs. subjunctive moods in expressing facts vs. opinions (I think it is… vs. It’s important that he be…).
Listening: The Experiment That Paid Kids for Better Grades | Freakonomics
Written Task – Expressing Your Opinion Professionally

Instructions: Write a short message to a colleague who suggested having a 3-hour team meeting every Friday afternoon to review project progress. Use at least 4 different opinion expressions (e.g., I believe that, I suggest that, From my perspective, etc.). In your message, you must explain why a 3-hour meeting on Friday may be too heavy or unproductive for the team. You may also propose an alternative solution.
Speaking Task: Give Your Opinion

Instructions:

Give your opinion on the following ethical topics. Speak clearly and support your ideas with reasons and examples. Try to use expressions like I believe that, From my perspective, In my opinion, I’m not sure that, etc.

Topics:
- Is it acceptable to use ChatGPT to write a message to a friend who needs emotional or moral support?
- Should we always write such messages ourselves, or is it okay to get help from AI?
- Is it ever okay to lie to a friend?
- Under what circumstances, if any, do you think lying is acceptable in a friendship?