Ejercicios B2 : Expresar desacuerdo con matices en inglés

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a poner en práctica las expresiones de desacuerdo matizado en inglés que has visto en el curso. Olvídate del simple ‘I disagree’ y demuestra tu nivel B2 con fórmulas más sofisticadas.

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Ejercicio 1 : ¿Cuál es la respuesta más apropiada?

Lee cada situación y elige la expresión de desacuerdo más matizada y natural en inglés.

1. Your colleague says that working from home always reduces productivity. You want to show disagreement respectfully. What do you say?
   • No, you are completely wrong about that.
   • I see your point, but I think remote work can actually boost productivity for many people.
   • I totally disagree. Working from home is always better.
   • That is not true at all and I cannot agree with you.
2. Your boss suggests that the team doesn’t need more training this year. You want to disagree without being confrontational. What do you say?
   • You are mistaken. We definitely need more training.
   • I would say the opposite, actually.
   • That is a fair point, though I wonder if some additional training might still be beneficial for the team.
   • I disagree completely with that idea.
3. A friend claims that learning languages as an adult is practically impossible. How do you express your disagreement with nuance?
   • You could not be more wrong about that.
   • I understand where you are coming from, but research actually shows that adults can become very proficient in a new language.
   • No, adults can learn languages easily, you are wrong.
   • I strongly disagree with everything you just said.
4. Your coworker believes that meeting in person is always better than video calls. How do you politely show a different position?
   • That is absolutely false and I cannot agree.
   • Wrong, video calls are much better.
   • I take your point, although I feel that video calls can be just as effective in many situations.
   • I disagree. You should reconsider your opinion.

Correction

1. I see your point, but I think remote work can actually boost productivity for many people.
2. That is a fair point, though I wonder if some additional training might still be beneficial for the team.
3. I understand where you are coming from, but research actually shows that adults can become very proficient in a new language.
4. I take your point, although I feel that video calls can be just as effective in many situations.

Ejercicio 2 : Completa el diálogo con la expresión adecuada

Completa las intervenciones del hablante B usando las expresiones de desacuerdo matizado del curso. Escribe una frase completa y natural en inglés.

1. A: I think social media is mostly harmful for teenagers.
   B: ___ (Muestra acuerdo parcial pero introduce un punto de vista diferente sobre sus beneficios educativos.)
2. A: Reducing the budget is the only way to solve this problem.
   B: ___ (Reconoce la lógica del argumento pero sugiere que hay otras soluciones posibles.)
3. A: Everyone should follow the same strict schedule at work.
   B: ___ (Comprende la postura pero expresa que la flexibilidad puede ser igualmente válida.)
4. A: There is no point in learning grammar rules if you practise speaking enough.
   B: ___ (Acepta el valor de la práctica oral pero defiende la importancia de la gramática.)

Correction

1. I see your point, but social media can also be a powerful educational tool for teenagers when used responsibly.
2. That is a fair point, though I believe there are other solutions we could explore before cutting the budget.
3. I understand where you are coming from, but I feel that offering some flexibility could actually improve overall performance.
4. I take your point about speaking practice, although I think a solid understanding of grammar rules can really help you progress faster.

Ejercicio 3 : Reformula el desacuerdo con más matiz

Las siguientes frases expresan desacuerdo de forma demasiado directa o brusca. Reformúlalas en inglés usando las expresiones matizadas del curso, manteniendo el mismo significado pero con un tono más respetuoso.

1. You are wrong. Cutting costs will not improve team morale.
2. I totally disagree. This marketing strategy will never work.
3. No, you are mistaken. Working longer hours does not make you more productive.
4. I completely disagree. Offering discounts always damages the brand image.

Correction

1. I see your point, but I am not sure cutting costs will actually improve team morale in the long run.
2. That is an interesting approach, though I have some doubts about whether this marketing strategy will deliver the results we are hoping for.
3. I understand where you are coming from, but I feel that working longer hours does not necessarily lead to greater productivity.
4. I take your point about brand image, although I think offering discounts does not always have to damage it if they are positioned carefully.