Learn English: Simple Phrases for Giving Opinion

Giving an opinion to somebody means sharing your views about something. It can be based on a fact or one’s knowledge. There are many smart ways in which one can give his or her opinion. For expressing a personal point of view the following phrases should be used:

•    “In my experience…”
•    “As far as I am concerned…”
•    “I am absolutely convinced…”
•    “Speaking for myself…”
•    “In my opinion…”
•    “Personally, I think…”
•    “I would say that…”
•    “I would suggest that…”
•    “I would like to point out that…”
•    “I believe that…”
•    “What I mean is…”
•    “It is obvious to me…”

Let us learn through some examples that how we can share our opinion in real life situations in a layman’s language:

OFFICE

Here are some expressions to be used while giving opinion in the office during meetings, presentations, etc.:

•    In my opinion meeting should start at 10 am tomorrow.
•    I'm afraid I have to disagree with you.
•    Personally, I liked your presentation.
•    I think it will be good to start the discussion at 4 pm.
•    I was under the impression that your flight is at 8:30 am.
•    I agree! We can carpool to office daily.
•    In my opinion, the team should be divided in two.
•    I feel it's really tough to make presentation in one day.
•    I would say that Rohit performed really well in this project.
•    I am sure we can achieve targets by making new clients.

HOME

Here are some expressions to be used while giving opinion at home during family conversations:

•    I think we should take kids to park.
•    I can't agree with you more.
•    I agree on sending kids to activity classes.
•    In my opinion we should speak with the Resident Welfare Association (RWA).
•    I am sure kids will perform well in exams.

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PARTIES OR SOCIAL GATHERINGS

Here are some expressions to be used while giving opinion in social gatherings:

•    I must say that this hairstyle suits you.
•    I liked the article in newspaper.
•    I really liked that TV Show.
•    In my opinion we should go out on a vacation.
•    Weather in Manali will be good next month; I think we should go there.

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SCHOOL OR COLLEGE

Here are some expressions to be used while giving opinion in school or college amongst your friends or teachers:

•    I am sure that you will get good results this year.
•    In my belief you should go for Masters Degree.
•    I guess finishing the tough subjects first will help.
•    I feel pursuing Masters Degree is a good idea.
•    I believe we should complete syllabus before exams.