If you always say «I think…», your English might sound repetitive or basic. Native speakers use a variety of expressions to share an opinion in different situations — formal, casual, strong, or uncertain. Let’s learn some better ways to express what you think!

1. «In my opinion…»

This is a clear and polite way to share your opinion, especially in discussions.

✅ In my opinion, learning English is essential today.
(En mi opinión, aprender inglés es esencial hoy en día.)

2. «I believe…»

Use this when you’re expressing a stronger or more thoughtful opinion.

✅ I believe we all deserve equal opportunities.
(Creo que todos merecemos igualdad de oportunidades.)

3. «From my point of view…»

This is great for formal or written English.

✅ From my point of view, the plan needs more work.
(Desde mi punto de vista, el plan necesita más trabajo.)

4. «As far as I’m concerned…»

Use this when you’re giving a personal but firm opinion.

✅ As far as I’m concerned, the decision is final.
(En lo que a mí respecta, la decisión es definitiva.)

5. «To me…»

This is casual and personal, used a lot in conversation.

✅ To me, that movie was a bit boring.
(Para mí, esa película fue un poco aburrida.)

6. «If you ask me…»

Very natural in conversation — often used to gently disagree.

✅ If you ask me, they should improve customer service.
(Si me preguntas, deberían mejorar la atención al cliente.)

7. «I suppose…» / «I guess…»

Use these when you’re not 100% sure — more relaxed and informal.

✅ I guess it’s going to rain later.
(Supongo que va a llover más tarde.)

✅ I suppose she’s right.
(Supongo que tiene razón.)

8. «The way I see it…»

Great for giving your perspective in a calm and thoughtful way.

✅ The way I see it, we need to start again.
(Como yo lo veo, necesitamos empezar de nuevo.)

9. «Personally, I think…»

Adds emphasis and shows that it’s your personal view.

✅ Personally, I think working from home is more productive.
(Personalmente, creo que trabajar desde casa es más productivo.)

10. «It seems to me that…»

This sounds polite and thoughtful – great for discussions or debates.

✅ It seems to me that she’s doing her best.
(Me parece que ella está haciendo todo lo posible.)

Challenge: Share Your Opinion in a New Way!

Write a sentence using one of these expressions.
Example: “To me, learning English is exciting!”

What do you think about these phrases?

Written by Aimee Wilkinson, Principal at The Harrogate International Academy