9 Different Ways To Ask For & Give Opinions - Business English Meetings

Summary

In this business English lesson, Derek introduces various ways to ask for and give opinions effectively in the workplace. He covers three alternatives for asking opinions, such as 'What are your thoughts on?' and 'How do you feel about?', as well as three ways to express personal opinions, like 'The way I see it' and 'In my view.' Additionally, Derek provides strong opinion expressions, such as 'I'm absolutely convinced that' and 'I have no doubt that.' The video emphasizes diverse and engaging ways to communicate confidently, offering viewers useful phrases for professional settings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Use different phrases to ask for opinions to avoid sounding repetitive, such as 'What are your thoughts on?'
• 😀 Try asking, 'How do you feel about?' when requesting someone's opinion on a specific topic.
• 😀 You can also say, 'Do you have any views on?' as another way to ask for opinions.
• 😀 To give your opinion, consider using 'The way I see it' to present your perspective.
• 😀 'As far as I'm concerned' is a great way to share your opinion about a particular subject.
• 😀 Another option for giving opinions is using the phrase 'In my view' to express your thoughts.
• 😀 For strong opinions, say 'I'm absolutely convinced that' to emphasize your certainty.
• 😀 Use 'I strongly believe that' to communicate a firm belief in your opinion.
• 😀 The phrase 'I have no doubt that' is a powerful way to express confidence in your statement.
• 😀 Avoid saying 'doubt' as 'dout', as the 'b' in doubt is silent; it should be pronounced as 'dout'.
• 😀 The lesson also encourages viewers to subscribe, hit the notification bell, and join the email list for additional vocabulary resources.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson in the video?

The main focus of the lesson is to teach viewers various ways to ask for opinions, give opinions, and express strong opinions in a business setting.

Why is it important to use different phrases when asking for and giving opinions in business?

Using different phrases helps keep conversations engaging and prevents them from becoming repetitive or boring. It also makes the speaker sound more professional and dynamic.

What is one phrase suggested for asking for an opinion?

'What are your thoughts on' is one of the phrases suggested for asking for an opinion.

Can you provide an example of asking for an opinion using the phrase 'How do you feel about'?

An example of asking for an opinion using this phrase would be: 'How do you feel about the introduction of flexi-time?'

What is the example given for the phrase 'Do you have any views on'?

The example given for 'Do you have any views on' is: 'Do you have any views on this topic?'

What is one phrase suggested for giving an opinion?

'The way I see it' is one phrase suggested for giving an opinion.

What is the example provided for the phrase 'The way I see it'?

The example provided for 'The way I see it' is: 'The way I see it, we need to invest more in staff training.'

What are the three phrases suggested for giving strong opinions?

The three phrases suggested for giving strong opinions are: 'I'm absolutely convinced that,' 'I strongly believe that,' and 'I have no doubt that.'

What is the example given for the phrase 'I have no doubt that'?

The example given for 'I have no doubt that' is: 'I have no doubt that Elena will find the right solution.'

Why does Derek remind viewers to subscribe and join the email list?

Derek reminds viewers to subscribe and join the email list to receive additional business English vocabulary and updates, helping them to continue improving their language skills.