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.