When writing an opinion essay, we present our point of view on a particular topic and try to convince the readers that our opinion is the best one. That's why we must include reasons and examples that support our view.
Paragraph plan
Useful language
In my opinion, ... / In my view.../ From my point of view
It seems to me that ...
I think that ... / I consider that .../ I believe that ... /I feel that ...
As I see it ... / As far as I'm concerned ...
Personally,...
I (strongly/ completely) agree/ disagree with ..
As for ...
It's clear (to me) that / It's obvious that ...
If you ask me ...
I'm sure/ convinced that ...
Linking words and expressions
Use them in order to connect your ideas and show how they are related to one another.
Example
Studying languages at school
Studying languages at school is very
important from my point of view.
English and French, for example, are
different from subjects like Maths or Chemistry. As I see it, they are funnier
and more dynamic.
Some people think that languages are
boring or useless. Maybe, they are just not interested, and that’s the point. It
seems to me that you have to be motivated to learn, and that happens with
everything in life.
It’s clear that learning languages gives
you a lot of opportunities in your life. In my opinion, it’s very useful. For
example, if you can speak English you’ll have more chances to get a job here in
Spain, or maybe you can apply for a job in the UK or the USA.
Personally, I believe that the teachers
should use games and funny activities related to languages to motivate the
students.
In conclusion, studying languages is
essential for our future and, at the same time, we can have much fun.
(By Luis Blain)