Speaking

Expressing your opinion: Emphasising thet it’s a personal opinion:

 In my opinion…  Personally,…
 From my point of view…  As I see it,…
 For me,…
 It seems to me that…
 I feel that…
 From my viewpoint…  My feeling is that…
 From my perspective… Taking something into consideration
 It appears to me that…  Considering….,…
 I realize that…  Taking into consideration…
 I understand that…  Having considered these points, …

Speculating and Expressing Possibilities

Closing statements:
 I suppose…
 In conclusion…
 It is possible…
 To sum up…
 I would imagine that…
 To summarize…
 I would say…
 To conclude…
 Perhaps…
 As a whole…
 I think it is likely/unlikely…
 So all in all…
Asking someone for their opinion and views
 What do you think?
Clarifying the Questions
 So do you think that..?
 How do you see it?  I’m sorry, I didn’t get the question.
 What are your thoughts on this?  I’m sorry, I’m afraid I didn’t catch that.
 What are your views?  Could you repeat the question, please?
 Could you say that again?
Agreeing and Disagreeing  Could you explain what you mean by..?
 I totally agree.  Could you explain the question, please?
 I couldn’t agree with you more.
 You are absolutely right.
 No doubt about it.
 Definitely / Absolutely / Precisely
 I’m afraid I disagree.
 I see your point, but…
 That’s not always true.
 Not necessarily.
 That’s one way of looking at it.
 However…
Question:
Is it better to make major life decisions on your own or to seek advice from others?
Answer:
I believe there are solid arguments for both. It is, after all, your life, so I think you should make the choices
yourself. However, because any decisions you make can impact the people around you, it seems only fair to
consult with them first before making a decision. I’m afraid that, like many philosophical topics, there is
no straightforward answer.

Question:
Does advertising provide accurate information, or do they urge people to buy goods they do not need?
Answer:
In my opinion, some do, and others do not. However, it is tough to determine who is providing us with
accurate information. For example, I do not believe that skin whitening treatments work, but we see them
everywhere, and we are pushed to buy them even though, from my perspective, they are not necessary. On
the other hand, advertisements tell us that they are vital because they will improve our lives. As a result,
this is an example of advertising that encourages people to purchase something they do not need.I believe
that most countries now have procedures in place to ensure that advertisements provide accurate
information and do not deceive consumers.I think that it is still possible for advertisers to overstate or
mislead consumers without breaking the law.

Question:
Should coworkers spend their free time together as well?
Answer:
I completely disagree. People going out together after work might have an issue in that they gossip about
particular people in the office or factory, which can’t be good for business, can it? Additionally, there’s
always the danger that you will say something you might regret after a few drinks and have to face your
coworkers the next day.In conclusion, I would strongly advise people to reconsider socializing with
coworkers outside work.

Question:
Is money always the most significant thing when selecting a job?
Answer:
From my point of view,I believethat money should be the most important factor to consider when
choosing a career. First and foremost, money, no matter how much of it we have, does not always buy
‘happiness’ or ‘work contentment’.For instance, if I am paid a lot of money, but my job is not considered
important, despite my best intentions, I am unlikely to perform to my full ability.Another reason I think
this way is because even though I could be earning a lot if I do not enjoy the company of the people I am
working with, I would not enjoy my job. Money is vital for us to execute our jobs, but it is not the most
important work component, in my perspective.