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Learning Objectives

2 minutes reading
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Make suggestions using could, why don't we, and how about
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Express opinions with in my opinion, I think, and I believe
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Justify your opinions with because and reasons
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Invite others' opinions in meetings and discussions
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Key for this lesson

Suggestions: We could... / How about...? / Why don't we...? Opinions: In my opinion... / I think... + because...

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Grammar Explanation

4 minutes reading
Suggestions

Proposing Ideas

We could + base verb / How about + -ing?

Soft: "We could try a different approach."

Collaborative: "How about scheduling a follow-up?"

Direct: "Why don't we start with the data?"

We could...How about...?Why don't we...?
Opinions

Sharing Your View

In my opinion / I think + clause + because...

Formal: "In my opinion, we should focus on quality."

Neutral: "I think we need more data because..."

Strong: "I believe this is the right approach."

In my opinion...I think...I believe...
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Inviting Others' Opinions

"What do you think?" / "How do you see it?" / "What's your view on this?" - Always include your colleagues!

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Context & Professional Usage

5 minutes reading

Making Suggestions

💡Brainstorm: "We could try A/B testing."
📅Planning: "How about moving the deadline?"
🔄Problem-solving: "Why don't we ask the client?"
👥Collaboration: "What if we worked together on this?"

Sharing Opinions

🎯Strategy: "In my opinion, we should prioritize..."
📊Analysis: "I think the data shows that..."
✅Decision: "I believe Option B is better because..."
❓Inviting: "What's your take on this?"
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Business English Examples

6 minutes reading
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Professional Suggestions & Opinions

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"We could launch a pilot project first."

Soft, collaborative suggestion

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"How about splitting the work between teams?"

Inviting discussion

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"In my opinion, we need more resources because the deadline is tight."

Opinion with justification

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"What do you think, Maria? Do you agree?"

Inviting others' views

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Common Mistakes

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"We must do it this way." (too strong)

Use: "We could do it this way" (softer)

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"How about to try a new approach?"

Use: "How about trying..." (+ -ing form)

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"I think we should change." (no reason)

Add: "...because the current system is slow."

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Professional Listening Exercise

6 minutes

Listen to a team brainstorming session:

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Lead: Okay, team. We need to increase customer engagement. Let's hear some ideas. Alex?

Alex: We could launch a loyalty program. In my opinion, it would encourage repeat purchases.

Lead: Good idea. What do you think, Sara?

Sara: I think that's a solid suggestion because our competitors already have loyalty programs. How about adding a mobile app component?

Lead: Interesting. Why don't we explore both options? Tom, what's your view?

Tom: I believe we should focus on the mobile app first because our data shows 70% of customers use mobile devices.

Sara: Good point. In my opinion, we could combine them - launch the loyalty program through the app.

Lead: That's a great suggestion. We could pilot it with our top 100 customers first.

Alex: I agree. That way we could gather feedback before a full launch.

Lead: Perfect. Let's move forward with this approach.

Question 1: What does Alex suggest?

Question 2: Why does Tom prefer the mobile app?

Question 3: Complete: "_____ my opinion, we could combine them."

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Quick Comprehension Quiz

4 minutes
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Soft way to suggest trying a new approach:

AYou must try a new approach.
BWe could try a new approach.
CTry a new approach now.
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Correct form: "How about _____ the meeting?"

Ato postpone
Bpostponing
Cpostpone
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Best way to share your opinion with justification:

AI think yes.
BIn my opinion.
CI think we should focus on quality because...
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Professional Practice Exercises

7 minutes

Exercise A: Complete with suggestion/opinion phrases

1. We _______ start with a pilot project.

2. How _______ scheduling a follow-up meeting?

3. In my _______, we should prioritize customer feedback.

4. I _______ this approach will work because it's been tested.

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Speaking Preparation

4 minutes
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Preparation for Class

Practice making suggestions and sharing opinions with reasons.

💡 Task 1: Suggestions (1 min)

Practice: "We could... / How about... / Why don't we...?"

🗣️ Task 2: Opinions (2 min)

Share an opinion and justify it: "In my opinion... because..."

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Well Done!

Key structures: We could..., How about...?, In my opinion... because..., What do you think?
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