Word List on Opinion and Statements. The Language Corner - Expressing Opinions - TOPICS Online Magazine for Learners of English. Learn English - Speak English - Expressing your opinion in English. Posted By Manjusha, Filed in English Speaking There are many ways to give your opinions when speaking English.
The exact English expression you use depends on how strong your opinion is. Key phrases I think; I feel; I reckon (informal) I guess (American) In my view/opinion (formal) Apparently; so to speak; more or less; sort of (informal) Kind of (informal) Well; really; that is to say; at least; I am afraid; I suppose; or rather; actually; I mean Giving your opinion neutrally I think/ feel/ reckon/ guess and in my view/ opinion are used to make opinions and statements sound less dogmatic. I think she is lying. Apparently can be used to say that the speaker has got his/her information from somebody else (and perhaps does not guarantee that it is true). Have you heard? So to speak, more or less, at least and sort/kind of are used to show that one is not speaking very exactly, or to soften something which might upset other people. I sort of think we ought to leave now.
I am afraid. IELTS Speaking Function 06 - Making a Suggestion in English. Giving Opinions. Giving your opinions - english-at-home.com. There are many ways to give your opinions when speaking English. The exact English expression you use depends on how strong your opinion is. Giving your opinion neutrally "I think…" "I feel that…" "In my opinion…" "As far as I'm concerned…" "As I see it…" "In my view…" "I tend to think that…" Giving a strong opinion "I'm absolutely convinced that…" "I'm sure that…" "I strongly believe that…" "I have no doubt that…" "There's no doubt in my mind that…" English expressions for asking someone's opinion "What do you think?
" "What's your view? " "How do you see the situation? " "What's your opinion? " Talking about your beliefs "I believe in…" (the importance of free speech) "I'm a (great / firm) believer in …" (fresh air and exercise) "I'm convinced that…" (there's a solution to every problem) "I'm passionate about…" (human rights) "I'm committed to … " (working towards peace") "I don't believe in …" "I think that … is" (true / complete nonsense, etc) How to 'Give your Opinion' John Stuart Mill was a member of British Parliament between 1865 and 1868. He is perhaps most famous for his controversial essay titled ‘On Liberty’, in which he says... “If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind”.
For those of you who don’t speak ‘politician’, (which is another language entirely, made up of 10% English, 40% media-friendly doublespeak, and 50% waffle), here’s the translation: “You can have an opinion if you want one”. And that’s where the problem begins. So, in a world of people firing out opinions left, right and centre, how do I go about getting mine heard?
Giving your Opinion In my opinion / view...Generally speaking, I think...Personally, I haven’t the faintest idea about / whether... By Danny, teacher at EC Malta English school. Functions of English: giving opinions. Functions of English: giving opinions.