1.

Phrases to express opinions:

The point I am making is _______

In my opinion _______
It seems to me that_______
I believe/ think/ feel that_______
As I see it_______
Personally
Frankly
I think_______
In my experience _______
As far as I'm concerned _______
Speaking for myself _______
In my opinion _______
Personally, I think _______
I'd say that _______
I'd suggest that _______
I'd like to point out that _______
What I mean is _______
To my mind, _______
From my point of view, _______
My view / opinion / belief / impression / conviction is
that_______
I hold the view/opinion that_______
I am of the opinion that_______
My impression is that_______
I am under the impression that_______
It is my impression that _______

My own feeling on the subject is that_______

I consider / find / feel / believe / suppose / presume / assume
that_______
It goes without saying that_______

2. phrases expressing agreement:

You're absolutely/exactly right.

That's a good point.
I'd go along with that.
That's true.
I agree with you entirely..
I couldn't agree more.
How true(inf)
I agree wholeheartedly with what you say
That's just
what I was thinking
Exactly

what I believe

How I feel

There is no doubt about it

Thats my opinion, too
I share your view
I have no objection
I have come to the same conclusion
I hold the same opinion
We are of one mind / of the same mind on that question/ issue
I am at one with him on that point
Absolutely/ definitely! (inf)
You can say that again (inf)
For sure! (inf)
You bet! (inf)
And how! (inf)
Ill say! (inf)
Right on! (inf)
That's just it ! (inf)
Fair enough ! (inf)
Quite so ! (inf)
Just so ! (inf)
Yes of course ! (inf)
I have to side with ___ on this one
You have a point there

3. phrases expressing disagreement

I disagree with what you are saying
I dont see it that way
Think so/ agree with you

I respect your opinion, but I think_____

Im not sure if I agree with you completely on ______
Well, you have a right to your opinion, but I _______
I understand what you are saying, but in my opinion______
Yes thats true, but my feeling is that ______
You could be right/ you have a point, but dont you think that
______
I hate to disagree with you, but I believe _______
This argument does not hold water (inf ?)
I don't share his/her/your view
I am afraid that is not quite true to me
I take a different view
Not at all ! (inf ?)
Nonsense !
(inf ?)
Rubbish !
(inf ?)
He's off his head ! (inf ?)
I beg to differ

 That's not always true.

That's not always the case.
Youve got to be joking/ kidding. (inf ?)
Dont make me laugh! (inf ?)
Thats absurd!/
ridiculous(inf ?)
You cant really be serious/ believe that/ think that(inf ?)
Oh, come off it (inf ?)
4. hesitating:
So here are typical English words and phrases you can use to fill a
pause while youre trying to think of how to continue the sentence
that you just began OR youre about to begin and you just dont
know how to start it best.
Well probably the most popular English word used to buy time
while considering the question youve just been asked. So if you
have a habit of making a simple eh or ah sound to fill gaps in
your speech, Id definitely suggest starting using well instead.
Youre half an hour late today, did anything happen?
Well (thinking on whether to reveal the whole truth) I was out last
night and simply forgot to set the alarm clock!
You see this filler phrase comes in handy when youre
explaining something to the person youre having a conversation
with and youre hesitating a bit while thinking on how to explain the
whole thing in detail.
Robby, how come you still havent created a Mac version of
yourEnglish Harmony System 2.0?
You see (thinking about the arguments to present in order to
explain the issue) Actually its quite an expensive process and that
is whats been holding back my plans of creating the Systems Mac
version!
All right - normally youd use this phrase as an affirmative reply.
But it can also be used as a hesitation filler while youre coming
upwith the best way to put it into words.
Jessie said she wouldnt attend the meeting today, so Im not sure
if theres any point in having one today.
Jessies not attending? All right all right (accepting the fact and
considering the consequences) I guess we have to call the
meeting of indeed!
I see this short phrase literally meaning I understand works as
a self reassuring mantra you can also use to fill the void while

youre dwelling upon the matter at hand; its very similar to the
previous one all right.
Im not sure if we can push the order through today, we havent
enough capacity to manufacture all the necessary parts.
So you cant make up the entire order today I see I see
(thinking on a possible solution to the problem) Well Can you
finalize the parts that have been manufactured by now so that the
customer gets at least something?
You know this very common English short phrase you
knowisnt really used to fill awkward pauses; its normally added
onto the end of a sentence to make the conversation more casual
Drinking has always been Jims way of dealing with problems, you
know?
But it can be used as a hesitation filler just as successfully:
Is this all you could accomplish with the new machine?
Well You know (overcoming the need to be defensive and
thinking on how to explain the situation) I havent received formal
training on this machine so I had to figure it all out myself!
Like this word is used so frequently in spoken English that many
consider it a bad habit and indeed, on many occasions it is used
excessively And then she was like What else do you want me to
do? Its like shes making me responsible for her choices, like.
As a pause filler, however, the word like is brilliant and it can be
used just like the previous one you know.
We had a few drinks in a bar, and then he became like
(considering which words would better fit Jacks description at that
time) a completely different person! He started making stupid
comments about others and thats how it all started.
What do you call it this filler phrase can be used while youre
trying to remember a word or a name thats just slipped your
mind.
Has the what do you call it courier delivered the package yet?

5. To conclude
For the
aforementioned
reasons

For the
aforementioned
reasons, there is
no doubt that

To sum up the
foregoing,
Given these facts

In conclusion

In closing

To conclude

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add
information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with
preceding material.
in the first
place
not only ...
but also
as a matter
of fact
in like
manner
in addition
coupled with
in the same
fashion / way
first, second,
third
in the light of

not to
mention
to say
nothing of
equally
important
by the same
token
again
to
and
also
then
equally
identically

uniquely
like
as
too
moreover
as well as
together with
of course
likewise
comparativel
y
correspondin
gly
similarly
furthermore
additionally

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is
evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and thus
introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).
although this
may be true
in contrast
different from
of course ...,
but
on the other
hand
on the
contrary

at the same
time
in spite of
even so /
though
be that as it
may
then again
above all
in reality

after all
but
(and) still
unlike
or
(and) yet
while
albeit
besides
as much as

even though
although
instead
whereas
despite

conversely
otherwise
however
rather
nevertheless

nonetheless
regardless
notwithstandi
ng

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or
intentions.
in the event
that
granted
(that)
as / so long
as
on (the)
condition
(that)
for the
purpose of
with this
intention
with this in
mind

in the hope
that
to the end
that
for fear that
in order to
seeing /
being that
in view of
If
... then
unless
when
whenever

while
because of
as
since
while
lest
in case
provided that
given that
only / even if
so that
so as to
owing to
in as much as
due to

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to
introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as an
illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.
in other
words
to put it
differently
for one thing
as an
illustration
in this case
for this
reason
to put it
another way

that is to say
with
attention to
by all means
important to
realize
another key
point
first thing to
remember

most
compelling
evidence
must be
remembered
point often
overlooked
to point out
on the
positive side
on the
negative side

with this in
mind
notably
including
like
to be sure
namely
chiefly
truly
indeed
certainly
surely

markedly
such as
especially
explicitly
specifically
expressly
surprisingly
frequently
significantly
particularly
in fact
in general

in particular
in detail
for example
for instance
to
demonstrate
to emphasize
to repeat
to clarify
to explain
to enumerate

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly,
consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are
used to show that after a particular time there was a
consequence or an effect.
Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason.
The other devices are placed before the consequences or
effects.
as a result
under those
circumstance
s
in that case
for this
reason

in effect
for
thus
because the
then
hence
consequently

therefore
thereupon
forthwith
accordingly
henceforth

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and /
or restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also
some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence
category can be used to summarize.
as can be
seen
generally
speaking
in the final
analysis

all things
considered
as shown
above
in the long
run

given these
points
as has been
noted
in a word
for the most
part

after all
in fact
in summary
in conclusion
in short
in brief
in essence
to summarize

on balance
altogether
overall
ordinarily
usually
by and large
to sum up
on the whole

in any event
in either case
all in all
Obviously
Ultimately
Definitely

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of
limiting, restricting, and defining time. They can be used either
alone or as part of adverbial expressions.
at the
present time
from time to
time
sooner or
later
at the same
time
up to the
present time
to begin with
in due time
as soon as
as long as
in the
meantime
in a moment
without delay
in the first
place
all of a
sudden

at this instant
first, second
immediately
quickly
finally
after
later
last
until
till
since
then
before
hence
since
when
once
about
next
now

formerly
suddenly
shortly
henceforth
whenever
eventually
meanwhile
further
during
in time
prior to
forthwith
straightaway
by the time
whenever
until now
now that
instantly
presently
occasionally

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first,

second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when;
and whenever) have other uses.
Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they
add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications,
or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or
list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as
well as added time.