Expressing Opinions

Sample Phrases (from formal to informal)

Express Our Opinions
-       I’am of opinion that…

-       As far  as I’m concerned…

-       From my point of view…

-       In my opinion..

-       I think/believe/feel that...

-       As I see it…

-       If you asked me..

-       To be (Quite) Honest / (Quite) Honestly…

Asking People to Express Their Opinions

Sample Phrase (from formal to informal)

-       I’d be interested to know your thoughts on/ what you think about…

-       What’s your point of view on…

-       What’s your opinion on/ of/ about…

-       What do you think about…

-       How do you feel about…

It is an example of dialogue consist of expressions of asking and giving opinions:

Chiko     : Chica, what do you think of pop music recently? I mean, do you like them?

Chica     : Well, I’d say I don’t really like them. I’d prefer jazz.

Chiko     : Why? I thik pop music is very entertaining.

Chica     : In my opinion, jazz music is relaxing.