{"id":508,"date":"2016-07-08T20:50:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-09T03:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/?p=508"},"modified":"2019-01-31T15:05:21","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T23:05:21","slug":"give-opinions-ielts-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/give-opinions-ielts-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give Opinions in IELTS Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you take some time to browse <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/ielts-speaking\/\">the past IELTS speaking questions<\/a>, you will find that you need to give your own opinions on certain issues in part three. Some students feel nervous about this part because they don\u2019t know how to give opinions properly. Therefore, today\u2019s blog is going to discuss how to give opinions in IELTS speaking with examples of past questions to help you get ready for the test!<\/p>\n<h2>Use Introductory Expressions<\/h2>\n<p>After hearing the question, you may need some time to think about it. Using introductory expression is a great way to leave several seconds for you to think as well as to introduce your opinions. Here is a list of expressions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Well, I think\/believe\/suppose\/reckon\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are common and nice introductory expressions to use when giving an opinion. &#8220;I think&#8221; and &#8220;I believe&#8221; are more formal than the other two, so they can also be used in your writing.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Do you think friendship is important?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-Well, I believe friendship is important to everyone.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personally\/For me, I \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These expressions emphasize that it is your own opinion. They will be a good start to give your answers.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Do you prefer watch a movie at home or in a cinema?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-Personally, I like watching films in my own apartment.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>In my view\/opinion, \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These two expressions are formal and academic ways to show your ideas on important issues.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Should government control the number of private cars on the road?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-In my opinion, government has responsibility for controlling the number of cars on the road.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>From my point of view, \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is another fairly formal way to give a personal opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Example<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Do young people and old people like listening to the same kind of radio programs?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-From my point of view, different age groups listen to different radio programs.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It seems to me that \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is also a good choice\u00a0to express your thoughts in speaking.<\/p>\n<p>Example<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Do you think colors make a difference in advertisements\uff1f<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-It seems to me that colors play an important role in advertisements.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Give Opinions Directly and Supporting Details<\/h2>\n<p>When the examiner asks about your opinions, you should give a clear point of view directly. As you can see from the previous examples, the opinions immediately follow the introductory expressions. <strong>Do not repeat the questions.<\/strong> You can <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/ielts\/how-to-paraphrase-on-the-ielts\/\">paraphrase<\/a> part of the questions to state your views.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, you need to complete your answers by giving supporting details. An ideal answer consists of 3-4 sentences. One sentence for your opinion and the other two or three for the supporting information. Conclusion sentence is not necessary here. Here is a sample answer:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>Q-Should museums be free?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>A-Well, from my point of view, museums should be free for the public. Museums are places for people to enjoy arts, learn science, explore history and culture. If they are free, the public will have more access to these resources. It is especially important for young people because they need to learn knowledge that textbooks can\u2019t teach them.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you take some time to browse the past IELTS speaking questions, you will find that you need to give your own opinions on certain issues in part three. Some students feel nervous about this part because they don\u2019t know how to give opinions properly. 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