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1. Opinion vocabulary:
• In my view/opinion
• I believe/think/feel
• From my perspective
• It seems to me
• I'm of the opinion that
2. Comparatives and superlatives:
• The best, the worst, the most, the least
• More important than, less important than
• Similar to, different from
• Likewise, similarly, in contrast
3. Descriptive adjectives:
• Fascinating, remarkable, intriguing
• Challenging, demanding, difficult
• Essential, crucial, vital
• Effective, efficient, productive
• Significant, substantial, considerable
4. Giving examples:
• For instance, for example
• Such as
• In particular
• To illustrate
• To give you an idea
5. Cause and effect vocabulary:
• Consequently, therefore, thus
• As a result, hence
• Due to, because of
• Resulting in, leading to
6. Emphasizing and intensifying:
• Absolutely, definitely, certainly
• Extremely, highly, incredibly
• Without a doubt
• It's worth noting that
7. Agreeing and disagreeing:
• I agree/disagree because
• I see your point, but
• That's a valid point, however
• I can understand why you think that, but
• I partially agree, but
8. Sequencing ideas:
• Firstly, secondly, thirdly
• In addition, furthermore, moreover
• On the other hand
• However, nevertheless
• In conclusion, to sum up
CONDITIONALS
IDIOMS
1. "Drop the ball": This idiom means to make a mistake or fail to do something important that you were
responsible for.
Example:
Question: Have you ever made a significant mistake at work?
Response: Yes, there was a time when I dropped the ball on an important project, but I learned from that
experience and became more diligent in my work.
2. "Once in a blue moon": This idiom means something that happens very rarely or only occasionally.
Example:
Question: How often do you meet up with your old friends from school?
Response: Living in different cities, we only get to meet once in a blue moon, but when we do, it's always
a memorable reunion.
MODAL VERBS