GIVING OPINION:


• In my opinion the consequences of global warming will be fatal.
• As far as I'm concerned love is the noblest feeling.
• From my point of view, poverty could be fought with solidarity.
• As I see it, our planet is dying.
• I think / reckon / presume / gather it will get worse with time.
• In my view immigration is caused by unemployment. .
• It seems to me that democracy is the solution for developing countries.
• I believe politics should be more human...
• To my mind cloning should be restricted.
• According to me Euthanasia should be banned.
• As for me they like to be at top of the world.
Agreeing with an opinion :


• My view about this is positive.
• I agree with this idea.
• I agree completely with this idea.
• I can't agree more.
• I agree.
• This idea is absolutely right.
• I couldn't agree more on this.

:Partial agreement or polite disagreement




• I agree partially with this idea.
• This idea is partially right.
• I see what you mean, but some developed countries are helpful.
• That's one way of looking at it, but we should avoid over generalisation.
• I see your point, but technology is not autonomous.
• I agree with you, but developing countries should stop wars.
• I think this idea is possible, but rich countries bear some responsibility in those wars.
• I'm not sure you're right there.
• I'm not sure that I agree with this idea.
:Disagreeing with an opinion




• I think it is a bad idea.
• I'm afraid I can't agree with this idea.
• I'm afraid I entirely disagree with you.
• I think this idea is impossible.
• I guess this idea is impractical.
• I see that this idea is bad.
• I think it is a bad idea.
• I don't agree with this idea.
• I suppose this idea cannot be implemented.
A D V I C E:


Random Examples
• If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this old computer.
• Why don't you stay at home and watch TV?
• You'd better go to bed early.
• You ought to revise your lessons regularly.
• If you take my advice, you'll tell your parents the truth.
• You should drive slowly in town.
• I advise you to do the quiz again and again.
Declining to give advice
:



• I don't know what to advise, I'm afraid.
• I wish I could suggest something, but I can't.
• I wish I could help.
• I'm afraid I can't really help you. I have the same problem myself.
Making suggestions




• Let’s revise our lessons.
• What about going to the cinema tonight?
• How about playing cards?
• Why don't we do our homework?
• Couldn't we invite your grandmother to our party?
• Shall we have a walk along the river?
• What would you say to a cup of coffee?
• Don't you think it is a good idea to watch TV?
• Does it matter if we use your car?
Accepting a suggestion:



• Ok. Yes, let's.
• Yes, I'd like to
• Yes, I'd love to.
• What a good idea!
• Why not?
• Yes, with pleasure.
• Yes, I feel like taking a walk.
Refusing a suggestion:



• No, let's not.
• No, I'd rather not.
• I don't feel like it.
• What an awful idea!
> Making Offers:
:



• Can I help you?
• What shall I do for you?
• Would you like me to check this computer for errors?
• Shall I bring you a glass of water?
• I'll buy you a coke. Shall I?
• What/ Where/ Which ... would you like me to...?
• Do you want me to post that letter for you?
Accepting an offer::



• How kind of you! Thank you very much.
• That’s very good of you!
• That’s terribly kind,. Thank you very much.
• Yes, please do.
• What a good idea!
• Yes, please.
• Thanks. That would be excellent.
• Yes.
Refusing or rejecting an offer:



• It’s all right thanks. I can manage that alone!
• No, thank you. But I am very grateful
• That’s awfully kind, but there’s no need.
• No, please don't bother.