Being able to express your thoughts clearly is essential in English communication. Whether you're having a casual chat, writing an essay, or joining a discussion, knowing the right vocabulary helps you sound more confident and fluent. In this lesson, we’ll explore common and useful vocabulary for giving opinions, agreeing and disagreeing, and presenting your point of view—with practical examples to help you remember them easily.
1. Phrases for giving your opinion
These expressions help you introduce your personal viewpoint:
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I think...
I think social media has both positive and negative effects. -
In my opinion...
In my opinion, online learning can be just as effective as classroom learning. -
I believe...
I believe everyone should learn a second language. -
From my point of view...
From my point of view, it's better to work in a team than alone. -
As far as I'm concerned...
As far as I'm concerned, the movie was too long.
✅ Tip to remember: Use these when starting your idea to make your statement clear and polite.
2. Phrases to agree with someone
These expressions show that you support or agree with another person’s idea:
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I agree (with you/that)...
I agree that technology makes life easier. -
Exactly!
“English is a global language.” – “Exactly!” -
That’s true.
That’s true. Learning vocabulary takes time. -
I couldn’t agree more.
You said we should practice every day—I couldn’t agree more. -
You’re right.
You’re right about the importance of grammar.
✅ Tip to remember: Agreeing politely shows you are actively listening.
3. Phrases to disagree (politely)
Sometimes, you might not agree—and that’s okay! Here’s how to disagree politely:
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I see your point, but...
I see your point, but I think there's another side to consider. -
I’m not sure I agree.
I’m not sure I agree that online learning is always better. -
I don’t think so.
I don’t think so. I believe practice is more important than talent. -
Actually, I think...
Actually, I think speaking is more difficult than writing. -
That’s not how I see it.
That’s not how I see it. I believe tests aren’t the best way to measure progress.
✅ Tip to remember: Add polite words like “actually” or “I’m not sure” to keep your tone respectful.
4. Words and phrases for developing your ideas
To make your opinions clearer and more structured, use connecting expressions:
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Firstly / Secondly / Finally
Firstly, learning vocabulary helps you understand more. Secondly, it improves your speaking skills. -
Because / Since / As (to give reasons)
I study English every day because I want to study abroad. -
For example / For instance
For example, you can use apps to learn new words. -
However / On the other hand
However, not everyone has access to the internet. -
In conclusion / To sum up
To sum up, expressing your ideas clearly helps in all types of communication.
✅ Tip to remember: Use these to organize your thoughts when writing or speaking.
Practice activity
Try using this vocabulary in short conversations or writing tasks. For example:
🗣️ Do you think watching movies is a good way to learn English?
Sample answer:
“In my opinion, watching movies is a fun and effective way to learn. You can hear real conversations and learn how words are used in context. However, sometimes the slang can be difficult to understand.”
By learning and using these common expressions, you’ll be able to speak and write your ideas more confidently. Practice them in your everyday conversations, and they will soon become natural parts of your English!
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