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giving opinions

Expressing a strong opinion

• In my opinion, ...
• In my view, ...
• In my reckoning, ...
• I strongly believe in ...
• I definitely think that ...
• Don’t you think it’s ....?
• Well, if you ask me, ...
• Well, I think ...

Expressing a strong value ( It’s / They’re + value adjective)

• It’s a nonsense to ...
• It’s a scandal, ...
• It’s perfect for ...
• It’s wrong to ...
• They’re ideal ...

Expressing certainty

• According to ... (it is wrong to say "according to me")
• Actually, ...
• In fact, ...
• Clearly, ...
• Well, obviously ...
• Without doubt, ...
• There's no doubt that ...
• Well, there's no doubt that ...
• Surely, ...

Expressing high probability

• I expect that ...
• I believe you’ve ...
• I doubt that ...
• I doubt whether ...
• I’d’ve thought they’d be ...
• I’d’ve thought that was obvious.
• There now seems to be a general acceptance ...

Expressing fair probability

• I guess that
• I suppose it is ...
• I suppose that ....
• I don’t suppose ...
• I think it’s probably possible to ....
• There’s probably a good argument for ....
• They’re probably ...
• I’m beginning to think it would be a good thing if ...

Asking for Opinions

• What do you think?
• What’s your opinion?
• What’s your view?
• What are your ideas?
• Do you have any thoughts on that?
• How do you feel about that?
• How do you see the situation?

Giving Opinions

• I think we should get a new car.
• I don't think we need one.
• I believe (that) smoking should be outlawed.
• I don't believe (that) it should be illegal.
• In my opinion, Gone with the Breeze is the best movie ever made
• I feel that it's the right thing to do
• I don't feel that it's such a good idea.

There are many ways to give your opinions when speaking English. The exact English expression you use depends on how strong your opinion is.

To me,
In my view,
In my opinion,
As I see it,
As far as I'm concerned ...
i tend to think that ...

I think ...
I believe that ...
I feel that ...
I strongly feel that ...
I strongly believe that ...
It seems to me that ...
i have no doubt that ...

I completely agree!
I couldn't agree more.
I agree.
I kind of agree, but ...
I tend to agree, but ...
I see what you mean, but ...
I’m sure that ...
I’m not sure I agree with this idea.
I’m afraid I can’t agree with you there.
This idea is impractical / impossible.
I’m absolutely convinced that ...