Part Three: Opinions
You will need to be able to talk about your opinions and the opinions of others.
Your opinions
Here are some phrases you can use to introduce your own opinions:
- In my experience
- In my view
- Personally
- I feel/I would say that
- It depends on
General opinions
Here are some phrases you can use to talk about what people think generally:
- Some people say that
- A lot of people think that
- I've heard that
If you want to say whether you agree or disagree with the general opinion, you can say:
- I tend to agree with that
- I tend not to agree with that/I tend to think differently
TASK
Below are some topics. Say what people generally think about these things and then give your own opinion. Remember to record yourself. There is an example answer at the bottom.
- Aid to developing countries
- Free health care for everyone
- Vegetarianism
- Children spending too much time on the computer
- Life in the city vs. life in the countryside
- The negative impact of tourism
5. A lot of people think that living in the city is too stressful. The stress and the pollution combine to create a very unhealthy atmosphere. I tend to think differently. I would say that city life is exciting and full of opportunities - not just in terms of jobs and education, but also in terms of entertainment. Personally, I would always choose to live in a big city.