Useful Language
Cross the odd sentence out
Opinion
Asking for opinion
Do you believe/consider that
Whats your take on?
Whats your view on?
In my opinion
Would you agree?
To express a strong
opinion
I strongly believe (that)
I dont know about that
I have always believed (that)
Agreement
Yes, exactly. Theres no doubt in
my mind that
Really?
Were exactly on the same page.
I couldnt agree with you more.
Disagreement
I can see your point, but
Yes, but on the other hand
Thats OK, I believe.
I really wouldnt put it that way
because
I think you missed one important
fact which is
Disagreeing politely
You are completely mistaken.
Yes, but dont you think that
Perhaps, but I cant help thinking
that
I take your point, but I see it
differently. I think
Suggesting
Why dont you/we?
Have you thought of?
Youre joking.
Framing an argument
The real question is
I mean, youd have to agree that
The point I want to make
What do you think about that?
Let me just pose a question here
Id say specifically that
Giving opinion
Im convinced/sure that
I think we should consider
I think you are right.
My take is
As far as Im concerned
Well, if you ask me
If you are unsure what
you think
Im of two minds, but
I cant make up my mind, but
I disagree.