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40 Common Expressions for Sharing Hopes, Desires and Opinions

 

When you learn to speak a new language whether English or a different language, you should pay attention to the most common phrases that are used in that language.

Besides common vocabulary, common phrases are one of the most important factors that decide whether or not you can speak a new language well in a short period of time.

Why are common phrases so important to your success?

A Common phrase is a group of words put together in order. It has a meaning different from the meaning of all individual words put together. Therefore, you have to learn and remember the whole phrase.

Common phrases are used in virtually any daily conversations of native English speakers. If you want to improve your English speaking quickly, you must learn the way native speakers speak, learn the phrases they often use.

Common expressions for sharing hopes and desires

 I hope to see you soon.

 Let’s hope he will get better soon.

 I believe things will get better.

 Hopefully, it’ll be sunny tomorrow.

 I keep hoping that she will win the show.

 I wish it would stop raining.

 If we’re lucky, we’ll arrive there on time.

 With any luck, she will go home early tonight.

 I would like to buy a new car.

 I want to be a doctor.

 What I really want is to have an apartment.

Common expressions for asking for an opinion

What do you think about this problem?

 What do you think of my new house?

 Do you have any thoughts on that?

 How do you feel about that?

 What is your opinion?

 Do you have any idea?

 Do you have any opinion on this matter?

 What’s your view?

 Please tell me your opinion on this subject.

 What is your opinion about that?

 Can you give me your thoughts on the report?

 What are your feelings about his behavior?

 I’d like to hear your views on this matter.

Common expressions for expressing an opinion

 I think we need to buy a house.

 In my opinion, this is the best website for learning Spoken English.

 I don’t think we should get a new car.

 Personally, I think you’re right.

 From my point of view, she is the best student in the class.

 As far as I’m concerned, this T-shirt doesn’t suit you.

 My personal view is that he is a liar.

 In my point of view, this is the most beautiful island on earth.

 It seems to me that we get lost.

 To my mind, it’s the right thing to do.

 I personally believe we’re in the right way.

Common expressions for agreeing with an opinion:

 This is absolutely right.

 I couldn’t agree more.

 I completely agree with you.

 I agree with this opinion.

Common expressions for disagreeing with an opinion:

 I don’t agree with you.

 I think you’re wrong.

 I don’t think so.

 I’m afraid I can’t agree with you.

 

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