Welcome back! Today you’ll practice the little phrases that make opinions feel natural: agreeing, disagreeing, and showing you understand.
No big debate needed—just useful everyday English. Yak Yacker says: a small “Exactly!” can do a lot of work.
Level A2: In this lesson, you’ll practice simple phrases for agreement and disagreement, like “I agree,” “That’s true,” “I don’t think so,” and “I see your point.” You’ll also learn softer ways to respond when someone shares an idea. These phrases help you sound clear, friendly, and ready for real conversation.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
Agree directly using phrases like “I agree” and “Exactly.”
Ask another person for their opinion with “Do you agree?”
Disagree simply and politely with “I don’t agree” and “I don’t think so.”
Use A2-friendly phrases to show understanding, like “That makes sense” and “I see your point.”
Ready? Let's go!
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
I agree
Agree directly with another person or idea.
Meaning: Agree directly with another person or idea.
When to use: Use it when you simply want to say yes to someone’s opinion.
I agree. This restaurant is great.
I agree. This restaurant is great.
I agree. We should leave early.
I agree. We should leave early.
I agree with ___.
Say what or whom you agree with.
Meaning: Say what or whom you agree with.
When to use: Use it with a person, idea, or statement after “with.”
Tip: Say “I agree with you,” not “I agree you.”
I agree with Anna.
I agree with Anna.
I agree with your idea.
I agree with your idea.
I think so too.
Show that you share the same opinion.
Meaning: Show that you share the same opinion.
When to use: Use it after someone says what they think, and you think the same thing.
David thinks the movie is too long. I think so too.
David thinks the movie is too long. I think so too.
Anna says this plan is better. I think so too.
Anna says this plan is better. I think so too.
That's true.
Confirm that another person's statement is correct.
Meaning: Confirm that another person’s statement is correct.
When to use: Use it when someone says a fact or idea and you agree that it is correct.
That’s true. The bus is usually late.
That’s true. The bus is usually late.
That’s true. English practice takes time.
That’s true. English practice takes time.
You're right.
Tell someone their opinion or statement is correct.
Meaning: Tell someone their opinion or statement is correct.
When to use: Use it when you agree with a person’s point or answer.
Tip: Use “You’re right” for “you are right.” “Your right” means something different.
You’re right. We need more time.
You’re right. We need more time.
You’re right. This is the wrong street.
You’re right. This is the wrong street.
Do you agree?
Ask if another person agrees.
Meaning: Ask if another person agrees.
When to use: Use it after you give an opinion and want the other person’s view.
I think this plan is good. Do you agree?
I think this plan is good. Do you agree?
The meeting should be shorter. Do you agree?
The meeting should be shorter. Do you agree?
I don't agree.
Disagree directly in a simple way.
Meaning: Disagree directly in a simple way.
When to use: Use it when you want to say no to an opinion clearly.
Tip: This is direct. To sound softer, you can add “I see your point, but…” before it.
I don’t agree. This price is too high.
I don’t agree. This price is too high.
I don’t agree with that idea.
I don’t agree with that idea.
I don't think so.
Disagree with a suggestion, opinion, or guess.
Meaning: Disagree with a suggestion, opinion, or guess.
When to use: Use it for a softer “no” when someone guesses or suggests something.
Anna thinks it will rain, but I don’t think so.
Anna thinks it will rain, but I don’t think so.
David says the store is open late. I don’t think so.
David says the store is open late. I don’t think so.
Exactly.
Show strong agreement with what someone said.
Meaning: Show strong agreement with what someone said.
When to use: Use it as a short, strong yes when someone says exactly what you think.
Exactly. That is what I mean.
Exactly. That is what I mean.
Exactly. We need a simple plan.
Exactly. We need a simple plan.
That makes sense.
Show that you understand and accept someone’s idea.
Meaning: Show that you understand and accept someone’s idea.
When to use: Use it after someone explains a reason or plan and it feels logical.
That makes sense. Let’s take the train.
That makes sense. Let’s take the train.
That makes sense. The office is closed today.
That makes sense. The office is closed today.
That's a good point.
Recognize a valid idea in what someone said.
Meaning: Recognize a valid idea in what someone said.
When to use: Use it when someone says something useful or important, even if you want to add more.
That’s a good point. We should check the time.
That’s a good point. We should check the time.
That’s a good point. It may be cheaper online.
That’s a good point. It may be cheaper online.
I see your point.
Show partial agreement or understanding before giving your view.
Meaning: Show partial agreement or understanding before giving your view.
When to use: Use it to sound respectful when you understand someone, but may not fully agree.
I see your point, but I prefer the first option.
I see your point, but I prefer the first option.
I see your point. We still need to ask David.
I see your point. We still need to ask David.
I feel the same way.
Say that you share the same opinion or feeling.
Meaning: Say that you share the same opinion or feeling.
When to use: Use it when you and another person have the same feeling or opinion.
I feel the same way. This music is relaxing.
I feel the same way. This music is relaxing.
I feel the same way. The team needs a break.
I feel the same way. The team needs a break.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna and David are choosing a plan for Saturday.
Do Anna and David mostly agree or disagree about the Saturday plan?
Anna
I think we should go to the park early. Do you agree?
I think we should go to the park early. Do you agree?
David
I agree. It will be less crowded in the morning.
I agree. It will be less crowded in the morning.
Anna
Exactly. And it will not be too hot.
Exactly. And it will not be too hot.
David
That’s true. But maybe we should take a taxi.
That’s true. But maybe we should take a taxi.
Anna
I don’t think so. The train is faster.
I don’t think so. The train is faster.
David
That makes sense. I agree with you.
That makes sense. I agree with you.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Which phrase directly agrees with another person?
Which phrase asks another person for their opinion?
Which phrase is a softer way to disagree with a suggestion or guess?
Which phrase shows you understand and accept someone’s explanation?
Anna: The train is faster than the bus today. David: That makes sense. Let’s take the train.
Anna: The train is faster than the bus today. David: ___ Let’s take the train.
David: This meeting is too long. Anna: I agree. We should finish soon.
David: This meeting is too long. Anna: ___ We should finish soon.
Anna: I think the shop is still open. David: I don’t think so. It closed at six.
Anna: I think the shop is still open. David: ___ It closed at six.
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
Recording stays on your device only. Check speech uses your browser's speech tools when available.
Say this phrase out loud:
I agree
Agree directly with another person or idea.
Say this phrase out loud:
I agree with ___.
Say what or whom you agree with.
Say this phrase out loud:
I think so too.
Show that you share the same opinion.
Say this phrase out loud:
That's true.
Confirm that another person's statement is correct.
Say this phrase out loud:
You're right.
Tell someone their opinion or statement is correct.
Say this phrase out loud:
Do you agree?
Ask if another person agrees.
Say this phrase out loud:
I don't agree.
Disagree directly in a simple way.
Say this phrase out loud:
I don't think so.
Disagree with a suggestion, opinion, or guess.
Say this phrase out loud:
Exactly.
Show strong agreement with what someone said.
Say this phrase out loud:
That makes sense.
Show that you understand and accept someone’s idea.
Say this phrase out loud:
That's a good point.
Recognize a valid idea in what someone said.
Say this phrase out loud:
I see your point.
Show partial agreement or understanding before giving your view.