Week 59, Lesson 118, Thursday
Contrast, and structure an opinion
A strong B1 opinion has a skeleton: the view, firstly, secondly, finally, and one honest хотя́ that shows you see the other side.
1Recap 5 minutes
Three questions from Monday, before anything new.
2Goal 1 minute
I can add a contrast and give a short, structured opinion.
3The lesson 20 minutes
In this lesson
- Contrast
- A structured opinion
Contrast
The skeleton of a short opinion.
| Russian | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Я люблю́ Москву́, хотя́ там хо́лодно. | I love Moscow, although it's cold there. |
| Хотя́ он мно́го рабо́тает, он нахо́дит вре́мя для спо́рта. | Although he works a lot, he finds time for sport. |
| Кварти́ра ма́ленькая, одна́ко она́ о́чень ую́тная. | The flat is small; however, it's very cosy. |
A structured opinion
| Step | Example |
|---|---|
| The view | Я счита́ю, что лу́чше жить в го́роде. |
| Firstly | Во-пе́рвых, там бо́льше рабо́ты. |
| Secondly | Во-вторы́х, там интере́сная жизнь. |
| Finally, with a contrast | Наконе́ц, хотя́ там шу́мно, там всегда́ есть что де́лать. |
4Listen and say 5 minutes
Sound of the lesson: хотя́
хотя́: stress at the end, kha-TYA.
- хотя́ [kha-TYA] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
- одна́ко [ad-NA-ka] Hear it on Forvo (opens in a new tab)
5Phrases and words 5 minutes
Phrases to learn whole
Learn each one as a single unit, the way you would learn a word. They come back in your Daily 10.
- Во-пе́рвых, …Firstly, …
- Хотя́ …Although …
- Наконе́ц, …Finally, …
Words to read aloud
Read each one aloud, then open it to check.
хотя́
одна́ко
во-пе́рвых
во-вторы́х
наконе́ц
ую́тный
6Class exercises 15 minutes
Checked instantly. Get one wrong and you can try it again.
Role-play
Take one card each. Swap roles for a second round.
You
- Give a structured opinion: view, two reasons, a contrast.
Екатери́на
- Challenge your second reason politely.
7Your turn 5 minutes
Write a three-step opinion with хотя́.
See a model answer
Я счита́ю, что лу́чше жить в го́роде. Во-пе́рвых, там бо́льше рабо́ты. Наконе́ц, хотя́ там шу́мно, там интере́сно.
Saved as you type. It goes to Екатери́на together with Homework 118.
8Mini questionnaire required, 80% to pass
9Feedback 5 minutes
10Check your goal 1 minute
I can add a contrast and give a short, structured opinion.
Can you do this now? Be honest: the answer decides your next step.
11Homework
Homework 118 on Friday: a structured opinion.
I can add a contrast and give a short, structured opinion.