Expressing Opinion

1. Expressing Opinions: These terms are used to introduce an
opinion, either for or against:
• I think……
• I feel……..
• I believe…….
• As I see it……..
• In my opinion…….
• As far as I'm concerned……
• My point of view is that…….
• In my view……..
• It seems to me that……..
• I figure that…….
• From my point of view…….

2. Agreeing with an Opinion:
We use these words and phrases to agree with someone else’s point of view:
• My view about this is positive.
• I agree with this idea.
• I agree completely with this idea.
• I agree partially with this idea.
• This idea is absolutely right.
• This idea is partially right.
• I couldn't agree more on this.
• I think this idea is good.
• Of course.
• You’re absolutely right.
• Yes, I agree.
• I think so too.
• That’s a good point.
• Exactly.
• I don’t think so either.
• So do I.
• I'd go along with that.
• That’s true.
• Neither do I.
• I agree with you entirely.
• That's just what I was thinking.
• I couldn't agree more.

3. Disagreeing with an Opinion:
We use these words and phrases to disagree with someone else’s point of view:
• I think this idea is impossible/impractical/bad.
• I think this idea is possible, but……
• I think this idea cannot be implemented.
• I don't agree with this idea.
• I think it is a bad idea.
• I'm not sure that I agree with this idea.
• The project is feasible, but…….
• That’s different.
• I don’t agree with you.
• However…
• That’s not entirely true.
• On the contrary…
• I’m sorry to disagree with you, but…
• Yes, but don’t you think…
• That’s not the same thing at all.
• I’m afraid I have to disagree.
• I'm not so sure about that.
• I must take issue with you on that.
• It's unjustifiable to say that...


Personal Point of View
We use these words and phrases to express a personal point of view:
• In my experience…
• As far as I’m concerned…
• Speaking for myself…
• In my opinion…
• Personally, I think…
• I’d say that…
• I’d suggest that…
• I’d like to point out that…
• I believe that…
• What I mean is…


General Point of View
We use these words and phrases to express a point of view that is generally thought by people:
• It is thought that...
• Some people say that...
• It is considered...
• It is generally accepted that.