This document provides guidance on how to express and give opinions in conversation. It suggests asking open-ended questions like "What do you think about..." or "Do you agree or disagree..." to elicit opinions from others. When stating your own opinion, phrases like "I think..." or "In my opinion..." can be used. The document also recommends using transition words like "first," "second," and "finally" to clearly outline the reasons supporting an opinion. An example is given of someone preferring to find a job in their home country, with reasons presented in a logical sequence.

1. EXPRESS AN OPINION
 Asking for opinions
Do you think …?
What do you think
of/about…?
People should …Do you
agree or disagree?
What’s your opinion of…?
How do you feel about…?
Which (of) … would you
prefer to … ?
Would you prefer … or… ?
Would you rather…or..?
Are you in favor of …doing
(X)?
Giving opinions
I think / I believe …
In my opinion, …
I really don’t think …
I agree / I disagree …
I would prefer to … / I
would rather
I’m in favor of / I’m against…

2.  Speaking tip
Use sequence words to introduce and order your
supporting reasons. This will help keep your answer
well organized.
Use
• To introduce your first supporting point
first, first of all, the first reason is
• To introduce your second / other supporting
points
second, also, I also think that, another reason is
• To add your last supporting point
finally, the final reason is

3. Example
Would you prefer to find a job in your home
country or a different country?
I would rather find a job in my home country.
The first reason is I wouldn’t have any trouble
with the language.
Also, I like the local food vey much.
Finally, I would miss my family very much if I
went overseas.