Tiếng Anh Highlight the opinion you want to express, give a strong opinion, express displeasure

How to highlight the opinion you want to express, give a strong opinion, express displeasure

I. Topic:

you and your friend are talking about a mutual friend. You notice that your mutual friend has a habit of singing to her on the street. (uncomfortable)

Pi: You went on a date with Jane yesterday, didn't you?

Li: I am, indeed.

Jane and I went for a walk and shopped at the local supermarket.

P: It's entertaining. I couldn't go yesterday because I was too busy. Do you like the bread they serve there?

L: I have, indeed. I'm a big fan of the bread there.

P: I'm with you. It's fantastic.

L: Mmm. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but Jane always sings as she walks down the street.

Oh, I'm aware of this as well. I also heard her singing while walking down the street.

L: Yes, and it makes me uncomfortable at times.

P: I like her voice, but she doesn't have to sing all the time, which makes our walk boring. She and I don't talk much.

L: That's correct. Every time we go somewhere together, I realize this. When she sees me again, I think I'll give her some advice.

P: I think, what she needs is a personal singing mic, it's not necessary to always sing on the street to relieve stress and fatigue, instead of talking with friends.

L: It's a habit, but I think she can fix it.

P: The school's anniversary is coming up, and I'm sure she'll be there; we can meet up and offer her some gentle advice.

Now we're back in class. That day, I'll see you.

P: All right, bye.

II. Language notes:

In English, the emphatic structure is often used to highlight the opinion you want to express, give a strong opinion, express displeasure, etc.

When writing, if you need to emphasize a particular word or thing in a sentence, you can use italics to stress it. That said, italics and other font changes lose their impact if used excessively. It is best to use such devices sparingly and rely on solid spelling and strategic word arrangement to get your point across.

When speaking, intonation expresses the meaning that the speaker wants to convey. Some notes on the form of emphasis in English

1. Emphasize verbs

Structure: Do/Does/Did + V (bare- inf)

Ex: My friends called me last night.

→ My friends did call me last night

1. Emphasize adjectives

Structure: : It is/was + adj + to - inf

Ex: Studying English is easy.

→ It is easy to study English

1. Emphasize nouns, pronouns

We use reflexive pronouns such as myself, yourself, yourself, himself, etc, to emphasize nouns or pronouns. Stressed pronouns usually come after the stressed word or at the end of a sentence.

Ex: The lecture itself is interesting, but it is rather long.

Note: We can also use phrases like:

What.. is/was.. (emphasis on nouns indicating events or things)

The person who.. is/was.. (Person nouns are highlighted)

The place where, the day when the reason why.. is/was.. emphasize nouns indicating place, time, and reason.

It is/was.. (stressed words).. + that/ who + S + V

Ex: She needs a good car.

→ What she needs is a good car.

1. Emphasize adverbs

Structure: Adv + đảo ngữ

Ex: They knew very little what was waiting for them.

→ Little did they know what was waiting for them.

1. Emphasize in commands

Structure: Affirmative commands (mệnh lệnh khẳng định) : Do + verb (bare-inf)

Ex1: Look at me, please. - Do look at me, please. (Hãy nhìn tôi)

Structure: Negative commands (mệnh lệnh phủ định) : Don't you + V (bare-inf)

Ex2: Don't smoke here. - Don't you smoke here. (Đừng hút thuốc ở đây

So, except for the ways found in the useful tips section, you can also apply the above notes to make communication better.

And whether it is written or spoken, you should use this emphasis sparingly and at the right time, because if the presentation has too much emphasis, it will not be good and not achieve the effect you want. Would like.

III. Cultural notes:

Let the expression or emphasis on an opinion you have just stated not be alien to all cultures.

For European-Americans or English-speaking countries, it is important to make eye contact with the person speaking so that they see that you understand and are listening. In addition to the strategies you learned in this lesson, a simple nod, "uh-huh" (meaning "yes") or "really?" can show your interest or understanding. This you can apply in any communication situation.

For countries of Eastern culture, when saying these things, you need to pay attention that, even if you are emphasizing an opinion, you should refrain from saying short sentences, because in Eastern culture, Vietnam is very respectful of speaking with a subject and a predicate.

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