Expressing opinions in English
English
radi published
about 5 years ago
Pola published
about 5 years ago
Hi! Sure, I'll make a list of them for you š
When you want to say what you think:
a) In my opinion,ā¦
b) When it comes to me, ā¦
c) From my point of viewā¦
d) I get the impression, thatā¦
e) I am convinced/sure thatā¦
f) In my judgment, ā¦
g) I am of the opinion, that...
h) I reckon, thatā¦
i) If you want to hear my honest opinion, ā¦
When you want to disagree:
a) It would be more accurate to say, thatā¦
b) I maintain, thatā¦
c) Iām afraid I have to disagree
d) Iām not sure about that
e) Iād say the exact opposite
f) I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.
When you want to agree:
a) I agree with you 100%
b) Thatās exactly how I feel
c) Thatās what I think
d) I couldnāt agree more
e) You have a point by saying, thatā¦
f) No doubt about it
When you want to ask for the opinion:
a) Whatās your idea?
b) How do you feel about it?
c) Is there something you would like to say?
d) What are your thought onā¦?
e) Does anyone want to add something?
Interruptions:
a) Iām sorry to interrupt, butā¦
b) Can I add something here?
c) Can I jump in for a second?
d) If I can add something, ā¦
That was your word bank. Now Iād like to share some advice you may find useful:
ā¢Remember, itās good to express your thought, but itās important to ensure that you do it in a polite way which doesnāt offend anyone, anyoneās religion, culture or traditions.
ā¢Be open to someone elseās points of view(of course you donāt have to agree with them).
ā¢Speak slowly and clearly, especially when youāre not talking in your mother language.
ā¢Donāt talk too much about yourself ā let someone else add something
ā¢You should use different language in a different situationā for example, āmay I jump in for a second?ā fits better in a friendly group chat and āExcuse me, can I add something here?ā ā in a business meeting.