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IELTS Speaking Tip – Giving Opinions

IELTS Speaking Tip – Giving Opinions

May 25, 2013 By Nestor Leave a Comment

In the IELTS speaking test, the examiner may ask you for your opinion on a particular topic. You may need to express opinions in part 1, part 2 or part 3 of the test.

Therefore, it is a good idea to learn some special phrases that you can use in your response.

Giving an opinion

Study these examples from different topic areas.

  • In my opinion, good exercise and a healthy diet are important for a long life.
  • I believe that many jobs are still more suited to men.
  • Personally, I think that many jobs are still more suited to men.
  • I feel that the gap between rich and poor is growing.
  • From my point of view as a student, the cost of living in my city is very high.
  • I find Indian food a bit too spicy.

Note: If you want to give an opinion that something is not true with I think, I feel, I believe …, you can say I don’t feel, I don’t believe, etc. For example:

  • I don’t believe that there is enough gender equality.
  • I don’t feel that the gap between rich and poor is growing.

Advanced expressions

The expressions below are slightly more advanced. Consider using them if you are aiming for band 7 or higher.

  • I reckon an increasing number of people will be working from home in the future.
    (informal, UK English)
  • I’m utterly convinced that the government should do more to help the unemployed. (expresses a very strong opinion)
  • I’m of the opinion that the government should do more to encourage environmentally-friendly transport.
  • The way I see it, my country has too many public holidays.
  • As far as I’m concerned, French cuisine is among the best in the world.

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