Expressing your opinions in English

To express your opinions, use an expression like I think … or I guess …

  • I guess she has a problem.
  • I think she is making a mistake.
  • I think that was a stupid thing to do.
  • I think you ought to try again.

The expressions I feel … and I reckon…. can also be used to express your opinions.

  • I feel she is right.
  • I reckon that was a mistake.
  • I really feel that she is hiding something from us.

If you do not think that something is true, use the expressions I don’t think… or I don’t believe…

  • I don’t think she is coming.
  • I don’t think you’ve met my wife.
  • I don’t think she is telling the truth.
  • I don’t believe she’s at home.
  • I don’t think that they know each other.

If you want to ask people what they think about something, use the structure What do you think of…?

  • ‘What do you think of my new hairstyle?’
  • ‘What do you think of her boyfriend?’ ‘He’s a fantastic guy.’
  • What do you think of his new project?

To ask someone if they think something is a good idea, use the structure What do you think about…?or How about…?

  • What do you think about joining an English speaking course? OR How about joining an English speaking course?
  • What do you think about going on a vacation?
  • What do you think about hiring a domestic help?