Ways to Say You Don’t Believe Someone

Step 1: Warm-up (Engage the Students)

Activity: "True or False?"

• Tell students you will say some sentences.
• They should respond with "I believe you" or "I don’t believe you."

Examples:

1. "I saw a flying car yesterday!"
2. "My cat can speak English."
3. "Water boils at 100°C."
4. "I met a celebrity last week."

(Encourage reactions, laughter, and curiosity.)

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Step 2: Introduce Expressions (Explain)

Teach students different ways to express disbelief. Use gestures and expressions to make it fun.

Basic	More Expressive
I don’t believe you.	That’s hard to believe!
Really?	Are you serious?
No way!	You must be joking!
I doubt it.	That sounds fishy!
Hmm… I’m not sure.	I find that hard to believe.

(Write them on the board and practice pronunciation.)

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Step 3: Guided Practice (Controlled Interaction)

Activity: "Lie or Truth?"

• Each student says one truth and one lie.
• Other students guess and use expressions of disbelief.

Example:
👩‍🎓: "I have a pet tiger at home."
👨‍🎓: "No way!" / "You must be joking!"

(Encourage natural reactions.)

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Step 4: Role Play (Free Interaction)

Activity: "Crazy News Report"

• Students work in pairs. One is a news reporter, and the other is a listener.
• The reporter shares strange or funny news, and the listener reacts with disbelief.

Example:
📰 "Scientists found life on Mars!"
🤨 "That’s hard to believe!"

(Students can get creative.)

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Step 5: Wrap-up (Review & Feedback)

• Ask students to recall at least 3 ways to express disbelief.
• Give feedback on pronunciation and fluency.
• End with a fun challenge: "Who can make the most unbelievable statement?"