By Cherie Fernandes Dear Aiden, I'll be honest, I was never too fond of your occasional invasions of weekend Book Club. You lounge outside of our circle of beanbags, prop your muddy cleats on the 5. Mind your own business. Stop asking people what they think of you. Stop worrying about their opinions--especially if they're critical, unsuccessful or unhappy. Most of the time, the negative While I still identify as a Democrat, I credit philosophy for widely diversifying my views, and forcing me to think and often question my opinions. Since I enrolled in Harvard Summer School a few years ago, some of my opinions have grown far more liberal and other far more conservative. However, all have become much more nuanced. only $16.38 $13.9/page. Music is one of the most important and powerful things in my life. My life without melodies and harmonies would be completely empty. Listening to and playing different songs helps me to UN-stress, relax, and it can also help to motivate me during frustrating times. I love listening to music while on my regular morning Re: In My Opinion, I Don't Think Lagos Has Progressed Since 1991. by Vulturereloaded: 1:13pm On Jun 24 The urchins dont do business, they are still fed by their parents, who are suffering from the failure Tinubu imposed on them. . If they are only fed water, hay and cereals, which was called for in the [...] past, this would not satisfy current conditions for agricultural [...] production and is, in my opinion, a far cry from [...]reality. Une alimentation uniquement faite d'eau, de foin et de céréales, comme le souhaitent certains en souvenir du bon [...] vieux temps, ne répond plus aux conditions de production [...] agricole actuelles et est à mon sens très éloignée de [...]la réalité. In my opinion, safety remains [...]one of the most important aspects. À mon avis, la sécurité demeure [...]l'un des aspects les plus fondamentaux. A similar [...] analysis was required, in my opinion, in the present case. Une analyse [...] semblable s'imposait, à mon avis, dans le cas présent. The extraordinary motivation of our [...] staff members is, in my opinion, due to their awareness [...]of, and pride in, making history. La motivation exceptionnelle de notre [...] personnel s'explique, à mon avis, par le sentiment [...]et la fierté d'écrire une page de l'Histoire. However, in my opinion, in future, when we study a bill like this one, we should have much more substantial debates, [...]especially since the [...]Bank Act is only reviewed every five years. Toutefois, selon moi, à l'avenir, il faudrait que lorsqu'on étudie un projet de loi de cette nature, on devrait tenir [...]des débats beaucoup [...]plus substantiels et soutenus, surtout que la Loi sur les banques n'est révisée que tous les cinq ans. The second [...] would have signed, in my opinion, of the name of [...]its company and the third worked the knives rather. Le deuxième aurait signé, à mon avis, du nom de sa compagnie [...]et le troisième travaillait plutôt les couteaux. However, I have been a part of this debate for quite some time and I often [...] hear things that, in my opinion, prove the opposite [...]of what they claim. Toutefois, cela fait longtemps que je [...] participe à ce débat et que [...] j'entends des choses qui, à mon avis, prouvent le contraire [...]de ce qu'elles veulent prétendre. Concerns about [...] threats to both canola and soybean crops seem premature at this time in my opinion. À mon avis, il est prématuré de s'inquiéter pour les cultures de canola et de soya. So, in my opinion, it is important that this [...]view was shared by the working group I chaired. Je suis donc heureux que le [...] groupe de travail que j'ai présidé partage [...]ce point de vue. In my opinion, it is an excellent way of ensuring [...]a view of the whole picture. C'est une [...] excellente façon, à mon avis, d'avoir une vue [...]d'ensemble. In my opinion, the greatest [...]inequity stems from the equalization program. Selon moi, la plus grande iniquité [...]provient de ce programme de péréquation. In my opinion, the battle against [...]corruption must be steered by strong economic measures and a legal framework as perfect as possible. De mon point de vue, la lutte contre [...]la corruption doit être guidée par des mesures économiques fortes et un cadre juridique aussi parfait que possible. In my opinion, this is the [...]best way of protecting our general interests. C'est selon moi la meilleure [...]manière de garantir l'intérêt général. In my opinion he spent a lot of [...]time in the power structures. Selon moi, il a déjà passé [...] assez de temps dans ses fonctions. In my opinion it is very important to enjoy what you are doing though it is very [...]demanding. Mais je pense qu'il faut avant tout prendre du plaisir dans ce que l'on fait [...]même si c'est difficile. But, in my opinion, the hepatitis [...]C in this patient did progress to more advanced level than what has been suggested. Mais, à mon avis, l'hépatite C chez [...]cette patiente a évolué vers un niveau plus avancé que ce qui a été suggéré. Some Veterans were disappointed to learn that their Ombudsman [...] would not be active in adjudicating the award of services [...] and benefits; in my opinion, there is a good [...]reason for this. Certaines de ces personnes ont été déçues [...] d'apprendre que l'ombudsman des vétérans ne jouerait [...] pas un rôle actif dans les décisions d'octroi [...]de services ou de prestations. On the basis of this idea, we chose white, a very cold light, which in my opinion suits the purpose and strengthens the storyline. Sur la base de cette idée, nous avons choisi le blanc, une lumière très froide, ce qui, selon moi, cadre très bien avec le propos et renforce l'histoire. In my opinion, the amount of [...]obligations towards insureds makes appropriate provision for all policyholders' obligations. mon avis, le montant des engagements [...]envers les assurés constitue une provision appropriée à l'égard des obligations envers les titulaires de polices. In my opinion, the national courts [...]were in a better position than our Court to rule on any criminal consequences of publication [...]of the advertisement in question and, accordingly, to assess the necessity of ordering the applicants, for publicly defending the crimes of collaboration with the enemy section 24 of the Freedom of the Press Act of 29 July 1881, to pay the civil parties the sum of one franc in damages and to have the judgment published at their expense. A mon avis, les juridictions nationales [...]étaient mieux placées que notre Cour pour se prononcer sur les éventuelles conséquences [...]pénales de la publication de l'encart publicitaire litigieux et, dès lors, pour apprécier la nécessité de condamner les requérants, pour apologie des crimes ou délits de collaboration avec l'ennemi article 24 de la loi du 29 juillet 1881 sur la liberté de la presse, à payer aux parties civiles la somme d'un franc à titre de dommages-intérêts et à faire publier l'arrêt aux frais des défendeurs. No immediate change to the [...] price outlook for another year, in my opinion. Dans l'immédiat, je suis d'avis que les perspectives [...]de prix demeureront inchangées pour une autre année. In my opinion, these financial [...]statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the NCC as [...]at March 31, 2009 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. commissiondelac... commissiondelac... mon avis, ces états financiers [...]donnent, à tous les égards importants, une image fidèle de la situation financière de la [...]CCN au 31 mars 2009 ainsi que des résultats de son exploitation et de ses flux de trésorerie pour l'exercice terminé à cette date selon les principes comptables généralement reconnus du Canada. commissiondelac... commissiondelac... In my opinion, the key is to tackle [...]problems head-on with the belief that work, effort, perseverance and a healthy dose [...]of courage will be enough to make it through the bad times. La clé, à mon avis, est d'attaquer [...] les problèmes de front, avec la conviction que le travail, l'effort, la persévérance [...]et une bonne dose de courage permettent de surmonter les mauvais moments. I am here to do my utmost to further bolster this [...] friendship, because in my opinion it well and truly exists. Je suis ici pour ½uvrer à consolider cette amitié, parce que d'après moi elle [...] existe bel et bien, mais parce qu'il faut aussi [...]la rénover et la rebâtir. You know a little [...] about a lot but in my opinion not enough about [...]anything. On touche à beaucoup [...] de domaines mais, à mon avis, on ne maîtrise [...]rien parfaitement. In my opinion, their amnesty of [...]political prisoners was prompted by the pressures and insistence of the international community. A mon avis, leur amnistie de prisonniers [...]politiques a été provoquée par les pressions et l'insistence de la communauté internationale. In my opinion, greater weight [...]should have been attached to this factor. De mon point de vue, un poids [...]plus important aurait dû être accordé à cet élément. In my opinion, I think everyone [...]can know the awakening. Pour ma part, je pense que tout [...]le monde peut connaître l'éveil. And that's why, in my opinion, he is not exactly suits for the presidency. Donc, selon moi, il est ne convient sûrement pas au poste de président. Your profession is a very [...] specific one which, in my opinion, is likely to be [...]profoundly affected by new technologies. Votre métier est un métier [...] très particulier qui, à mon avis, va être profondément [...]bouleversé par les nouvelles technologies. 1 I often hear non-native speakers saying "In my opinion, I think ..." "In my view, I think ..." "To my mind, I think ..." Isn't "I think" redundant when "my" is already in the introductory phrase? 3 I agree with you. Either one or the other, not both. 4 After having googled the phrase... Is "In my opinion, I think that ..." something some native speakers would say too? 5 Yes. Not all English speakers understand tautology - and some who do understand it like to hear the sound of their own voice. 6 and some who do understand it like to hear the sound of their own voice. EnglishClub Learn English Vocabulary Reference Functional Language Giving Opinions This is just my opinion, but... This page lists useful expressions for the language function of giving opinions. Elementary I really think that … I believe that … I’m sure that … In my opinion / My opinion is … Pre-intermediate I agree with … I feel that … I guess/imagine … I have no doubt that / I’m certain that … I strongly believe that … I’ve never really thought about this before, but … My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that … To be honest / In my honest opinion, … Intermediate As far as I know, … I agree with the opinion of … I could be wrong, but … I’d definitely say that … I’d guess/imagine that … I’d say that … I’m absolutely certain that … I’m fairly confident that … I’m no expert on this, but … I’m positive that … I’m pretty sure that … It seems to me that … It’s a complicated/difficult issue, but … My point of view on this is … Obviously, … Some people may disagree with me, but … This is just my opinion, but … Without a doubt, … You probably won’t agree, but … Upper-intermediate After much thought, … After weighing up both sides of the argument, … Although I can see both points of view / Although I can understand the opposite point of view, … As I see it, ... Correct me if I’m wrong, but … For me/ From my point of view, … Frankly, … I am not very familiar with this topic, but … I do believe/ feel/think … I have come to the conclusion that … I might change my mind later, but … I reckon/suppose … I tend to think that … I’m not sure I’m the right person to ask, but / I have very limited experience of this, but … I’m pretty confident that … I’ve always thought that … If you ask me, … I'm absolutely convinced that … In my humble opinion / IMHO, … It could be said that … It seems clear to me that … It would seem to me that … My initial reaction is … Not everyone will/would agree with me, but … Personally speaking / Speaking for myself, … The way I see it is … To be perfectly frank, … To the best of my knowledge, … What I think is … You could say … Advanced After giving this matter some serious thought, … As far as I'm concerned, … As the old saying goes, … Having given this question due consideration, … I am of the opinion that … I can’t help thinking that … I know this is a minority view, but / I’m in the minority in thinking that … I tend towards the opinion that … I think it’s fair/reasonable to say … I’ll tell you what I think, … I’m entirely/quite convinced that … I’ve come the conclusion that … If I must come up with an opinion / If you really want my opinion, … In my limited experience, … It could/might well be that … Know what I think? … My opinion was best expressed by … when s/he said/wrote … My view/position on this issue is clear and is that … Off the top of my head, … Plainly, … Quite frankly, … There is a part of me that says … This may well be controversial, but … To my mind / To my way of thinking, ... To summarise my rather complex views on the matter, … What I always say is … With some reservations, … Without a shred/shadow of doubt, … You’d have to be crazy not to agree that / Any idiot can see that … If we start a sentence with this phrase, then we are telling the listener that this is what we think and it is not a fact. It is a different way to say “I think…”. I think it is good. = In my opinion, it is good. This phrase is almost always used at the beginning of a sentence. In my opinion, + sentence In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream. In my opinion, the government should pay for university. In my opinion, this company’s benefits are unsatisfactory. In my opinion, she should get the promotion. In my opinion, self-driving cars are more dangerous than regular cars. It is not very common, but we can change the word “my” to another person. We do this if we know another person’s opinion and want to share it. In her opinion, the company’s offer was not good enough. In their opinion, this neighborhood is the best to raise kids. In his opinion, that is not true. In Sharon’s opinion, the project will be a huge success. When speaking, we can add this expression to the end of our sentence. English is quite flexible when speaking. However, when writing, it is best to keep this expression at the beginning of the sentence. Children under 10 should not use smartphones, in my opinion. There should be severe penalties for companies who pollute, in my opinion. The subway is better to get around the city than taking the bus, in my opinion. We can also use this similar expression in the same way. It is also the same as “I think that…”. It is my opinion that + sentence It is my opinion that the company doesn’t invest enough in research. It is my opinion that the city should build more parks. It is my opinion that children should not be allowed to eat sweets at school. It is my opinion that our company should ban smoking. It is my opinion that she is not a good manager. Bonus Tips and Points 1. There are quite a few ways that we can express our opinion in English. The most common way is “I think…”, but there are many other ways that are also used a lot. Do not use just one way. Mix it up and try using different expressions. This will make your language more interesting. Here is a list of some common ways to express an opinion. I think that… I believe that… I feel that… In my opinion, … It is my opinion that… As far as I am concerned, … Real-World English Conversations A What do you think about climate change? B In my opinion, it is the most important issue facing human beings. A Where should we go for vacation? B In my opinion, we should go somewhere quiet and just relax. A In my opinion, this house is overpriced. B I disagree. It is the same price as other houses in the neighborhood. A She is not an efficient worker, in my opinion. B I agree. I don’t know what she does all day. A In my opinion, health is the most important thing in life. B I agree – health and money. A Why do you think she quit? B In my opinion, she was angry about not getting the promotion last year. A Why do you think our new product failed? B In my opinion, it was too complicated and consumers couldn’t understand how to use it. A In your opinion, why do you think that our sales have dropped recently? B In my opinion, it is because we have stopped innovating. Our competitors have come out with new products and have been advertising aggressively. A That is a good point. Use these free English lessons to learn the most common sentence patterns in the English language. If you learn these sentences and questions, it will help you speak English well. Study the lessons thoroughly, practice making your own sentences, and come back to review often. If you do these three steps, your English speaking will improve quickly and you will be able to have natural English conversations. English Sentence Patterns for Speaking Index

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