Knowing how to express our opinions is extremely important. This is a valuable skill needed for work, school, and everyday life. Being able to give our opinions helps us better communicate with others and gives them a chance to learn more about us.
Below, we'll introduce you to phrases that will help you both ask for other people's opinions as well as give your own. Have a look and get started mastering this important skill!
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Below, we'll introduce you to phrases that will help you both ask for other people's opinions as well as give your own. Have a look and get started mastering this important skill!
Asking for Somebody's Opinion
Looking to find out what others think about something? Here you'll find questions that you can use to ask for someone else's opinion.German | English |
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What do you think? | |
What are your thoughts on the educational reforms? | |
How do you see things? | |
Do you see what I'm getting at? | |
Do you know what I mean? | |
What is your opinion on climate change? | |
What is your stance on this? | |
What do you think about this argument? | |
Do you agree with me? | |
Don't you think that it's important to take care of the environment? |
Giving Your Own Opinion
Do you want to tell someone what you think about something? The following phrases will help you whenever you want to give your own opinion or make an argument for something.German | English |
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I think that we need to pay more attention to how we treat animals. | |
I believe that too many people are addicted to using their phones. | |
In my opinion, our society needs to value education more. | |
The main idea here is that we all need to be more conscious of how we treat the environment. | |
The point is we have to stop wasting water. | |
What I want to say is that fiction is better than non-fiction. | |
I want to emphasize that I have also experienced that. | |
I agree that it's important, but I think we should focus on something else instead. | |
I don't agree with you on this. | |
I tend to think that too much money is wasted on repairing the roads. | |
I think we can all agree on this. |
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Zuerst möchte ich meine Abneigung gegenüber dieser Diskussion zum Ausdruck bringen. Ich rede nicht gerne darüber.en
Ich stimme dir zu, aber es muss angesprochen werden und wir müssen jetzt darüber reden.en
Aus meiner Sicht, ist es sehr respektlos, wie sie sich verhalten.en