Speak 18
Phrase of the Day: I THINK
Your goal: Use I think to share an opinion or something you believe is true.
REVIEW
I THINK introduces your opinion or belief.
“I think it starts at ten” shows that you believe ten is the starting time, but you may need to check.
“I think it’s helpful” shares your opinion.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use I think in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“What time does class start?”
I think it starts at ten.
Let me check the schedule.
I think we have a few minutes.
The teacher isn’t here yet.
I think we’re early.
We can wait here.
“Is this the right room?”
I think so.
The number matches.
I think this is it.
Our teacher is inside.
I think we’re in the right place.
I recognize some people.
“Do you like the new schedule?”
I think it’s better.
I have more time in the morning.
I think it works well.
The breaks are longer.
I think it’s easier to follow.
The times are clear.
“Should we take a break?”
I think so.
We’ve been working for an hour.
I think that’s a good idea.
I could use some water.
I think we need one.
We can continue afterward.
“Is this explanation clear?”
I think it’s clear.
The example helps.
I think it needs one more example.
The last part is difficult.
I think it’s useful.
I understand it better now.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
starts • right • better • break • clear • so
“When does the meeting begin?”
“I think it _____ at nine.”“Are we in the correct room?”
“I think this is the _____ room.”“Do you like the new plan?”
“I think it’s _____.”“Should we stop for a moment?”
“I think we need a _____.”“Do you understand the directions?”
“I think they’re _____.”“Is the store open?”
“I think _____.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Does class start at ten?”
“I think so. _____”
Let me check.
That’s what I remember.
We still have a few minutes.
“Do you like the new plan?”
“I think it’s better. _____”
It gives us more time.
It seems easier to follow.
What do you think?
“Should we take a break?”
“I think that’s a good idea. _____”
Let’s get some water.
We can start again in ten minutes.
I need to stretch.
