How to Give Your Opinion in English

Summary

The transcript explores various ways to express opinions and seek advice in English. It covers common phrases to ask for and give opinions, such as 'What do you think of?' and 'In my opinion.' It also introduces polite ways to express disagreement and give recommendations, including the use of modal verbs like 'should' and 'shouldn't.' The script provides examples of how to phrase opinions in both casual and formal contexts, along with additional expressions like 'as far as I know' and 'from my perspective.' Overall, it offers valuable insight into conversational English, emphasizing clarity and politeness in communication.

Takeaways

• 😀 You can ask for someone's opinion using phrases like 'What do you think of...', 'What is your opinion of...', or 'What are your feelings about...'.
• 😀 To express your opinion, use phrases like 'I think', 'I believe', 'It seems to me', 'In my opinion', or 'To my mind'.
• 😀 You can make your opinion more personal by starting with 'Personally' followed by your viewpoint.
• 😀 When giving advice or recommendations, use the modal verb 'should' (e.g., 'You should buy this car').
• 😀 To make a statement more polite, you can use a negative form like 'I don't think this is a good car' instead of a stronger negative statement.
• 😀 The phrase 'As far as I know' refers to knowledge or being informed about something, while 'As far as I'm concerned' expresses personal opinion.
• 😀 When asking for someone's opinion about a suggestion, you can use 'Do you think I should...?' with or without the word 'that'.
• 😀 To make a formal opinion, phrases like 'From my point of view' or 'From my perspective' can be used.
• 😀 When giving an opinion about someone else's viewpoint, use phrases like 'According to [someone]' or 'From [someone]'s point of view'.
• 😀 If you partially agree or disagree with someone, you can say 'I partly agree with you' or 'I totally disagree with you'.

Q & A

What are some ways to ask for someone's opinion in English?

You can ask for someone's opinion using phrases like: 'What do you think of...', 'What is your opinion of...', 'What are your feelings about...', or 'What do you feel about...'.

How can you express your opinion politely in English?

You can express your opinion politely by using phrases like 'I think...', 'I believe...', 'It seems to me...', or 'In my opinion...'. You can also add 'personally' before these phrases to make them sound more personal, such as 'Personally, I think...'.

How can you politely express a negative opinion about something?

To express a negative opinion politely, you can use negative forms like 'I don’t think...' or 'I don’t believe...'. For example, instead of saying 'This is a bad car,' you can say 'I don’t think this is a good car.'

What phrases can be used to express a recommendation or advice?

When giving advice or recommendations, you can use the modal verb 'should'. For example, 'You should buy this car,' or 'You shouldn't buy this car.'

How do you form a question with 'should'?

To form a question with 'should,' place 'should' before the subject. For example, 'Should I buy this car?'

What is the difference between 'as far as I know' and 'as far as I'm concerned'?

'As far as I know' refers to what you are informed about or know from external sources. For example, 'As far as I know, this is not a good car.' On the other hand, 'As far as I'm concerned' expresses your personal opinion, such as 'As far as I'm concerned, this project is too risky.'

What are some formal ways to express an opinion?

Some formal ways to express an opinion include using phrases like 'From my point of view...' or 'From my perspective...'. These are more formal alternatives to casual opinion expressions.

How can you express that you partly agree with someone?

To express partial agreement, you can say 'I quite agree with you,' 'I partly agree with you,' or use terms like 'partially agree.' For example, 'I totally agree with you' or 'I totally disagree with you' can also be used for full agreement or disagreement.

What should you say if you want to express doubt or disagreement?

If you want to express doubt or disagreement, you can say 'I'm afraid you're wrong,' or 'I'm not sure it's true.' These are polite ways to express a different view.

How do you express the opinion of another person in English?

To express another person's opinion, you can use phrases like 'According to [person]' or 'From [person]'s point of view.' For example, 'According to our analysts, this project is risky' or 'From our analyst's point of view, this project is too risky.'