AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
If you disagree with someone or disagree with what they say, you do not accept that what they say is true or correct. You can also say that two people disagree.

AGREEING

I share the same view.
You're absolutely right.
I couldn't agree more on this.
I totally agree with you.
I agree with this idea.
I agree with you about this.
This idea is absolutely right.
I can't agree more.
I completely agree with this idea.
You're right. I agree with you.

PARTIAL AGREEMENT

I see your point but I'm not sure I agree with you.
I see what you mean, but your idea isn't totally right.
That's one way of looking at it, but your idea isn't convincing.
I see your point, but it isn't true.
I'm not sure that I agree with this idea.
This idea is partially right.

DISAGREEING

I totally disagree with you about that.
I think this is an awful idea.
I think it is a bad idea.
I'm afraid I can't agree with this idea.
I'm afraid I entirely disagree with you.
I don't think so.
Sorry to say it , but you're wrong.
I don't agree with this idea.

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COPMLAINING AND APOLOGISING

COPMLAINING AND APOLOGISING

I- Complaining

A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
To complain (to someone) about something.
about doing something.
about having done something.

To make a complaint (to someone) about something.
about doing something.
about having done something.

To have a complaint about something.


I have been patient long enough, but you still disturb us with the music you play so loud.
I want to complain about having broken my pen.
I'm afraid I've got a complaint about the food you served us. It was cold and tasteless.
I have a complaint about damaging my bike.
I'm sorry to say this but your children make so much noise at night. They never let us sleep peacefully.
I'm dissatisfied with the way the way you treat your friends. You’re really selfish.

II- Apologising

An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them.

To apologise (to someone) for something.
for doing something.
for having done something.

To make / to offer an apology / apologies for something.


Please, forgive me for my selfish behaviour. I have never meant to be selfish.
I'm terribly sorry for causing you so much trouble with playing music loudly.
I must apologise for the noise the children make. I will talk to them.
I am so sorry for having broken your pen. I’ll buy you a new one.
I do apologise for damaging your bike. I’ll fix it.
I shouldn't have damaged your bike. I’m terribly sorry for that.
Please, accept my apologies for the cold food. It will never happen again.

III- Accepting the apology

That's OK.
Don't worry about it.
Never mind
That's all right.
Don't apologise.
It doesn't matter.
It’s not important.

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WOMEN‘S RIGHTS

WOMEN‘S RIGHTS

Throughout this century, the role of women within society has changed, and the majority of people feel that this change is for the better. More women work than ever before, and it is accepted that many women now have careers. Nonetheless, in my opinion there is still a great deal of sexual discrimination against women within society, and the belief that sexual equality has been achieved is not altogether accurate.

To begin with, many women find it difficult to return to work after having children. The main reason for this is that there are rarely any provisions made for childcare in the workplace and, in these cases, women are forced to find someone to look after the children while they are at work. Obviously, this can prove to be a time-consuming and expensive process, yet it must be done if mothers are to be able to resume their careers.

Secondly, the traditional views of the position of women within society are so deeply ingrained that they have not really changed. For instance, not only is the view that women should stay at home and look after their family still widely held, but it is reinforced through images seen on television programmes and advertisements. An example of this is that few men are ever seen doing housework on television, since this is traditionally thought as ‘a woman’s job’.

Thirdly, since families often need two incomes in order to enjoy a good standard of living, a woman finds herself doing two jobs: one at home and one at the office. So, it could be said that a woman’s position has, in fact, deteriorated rather than improved, with the result that women carry the burdens of equality but get none of the benefits.

In contrast, there are some people who claim that the problem of sexual discrimination no longer exists. They point out that women, after all, have legal rights intended to protect them from discrimination. In addition, a few women are now beginning to reach top positions as judges, business leaders and politicians, while a number of other previously strictly-male professions are opening their ranks to women. Nonetheless, these examples are not the norm and discrimination is still very much with us.

Taking these points into consideration, I would say that the position of women has improved only slightly. While rules and laws have changed, it is the deep-rooted opinions of people within society which are taking a longer tome to evolve. Needless to say, unless these attitudes change, sexual discrimination will remain a problem which we all need to face and fight against.

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