💭 Opinions & argument · IELTS Writing Vocabulary · 30 words

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it could be argued that phrase	a cautious, impersonal way to introduce an argument; ideal for Writing It could be argued that homework puts unnecessary pressure on young children.
to a certain extent phrase	used to show partial agreement; perfect for "To what extent" questions To a certain extent, I agree that technology has made people lazier.
in my view phrase	a formal way to give your own opinion In my view, governments should invest more in public transport.
from my point of view phrase	used to show that what follows is your personal opinion From my point of view, the benefits of tourism are greater than its costs.
I am convinced that phrase	used to express a very strong opinion I am convinced that learning a second language should start in primary school.
I firmly believe that phrase	used to state a strong, clear opinion; good in the introduction I firmly believe that education is the key to reducing crime.
it is widely believed that phrase	an impersonal way to report a common opinion It is widely believed that children learn languages more easily than adults.
there is no doubt that phrase	used to show that something is certainly true There is no doubt that the internet has transformed the way we work.
I would argue that phrase	a polite but confident way to state your position I would argue that the advantages of city life outweigh its drawbacks.
it seems to me that phrase	a softer way of giving an opinion; natural in Speaking Part 3 It seems to me that young people today are under more pressure than before.
as far as I am concerned phrase	used to give your personal opinion, sometimes in contrast to others As far as I am concerned, animal testing is unacceptable.
I am inclined to think that phrase	a tentative, hedged opinion; shows you are not completely certain I am inclined to think that online shopping will replace most physical stores.
it is undeniable that phrase	used to state a fact that nobody can disagree with It is undeniable that air pollution damages people's health.
proponents of phrase	people who support an idea or plan; formal Proponents of nuclear energy point out that it produces almost no carbon dioxide.
opponents of phrase	people who disagree with an idea or plan Opponents of the plan claim that it will increase traffic.
while it is true that phrase	used to accept one point before arguing against it (concession) While it is true that cars are convenient, they are a major source of pollution.
admittedly /ədˈmaɪtɪdli/ adv	used to accept that something is true, often before a counter-argument Admittedly, online courses lack face-to-face interaction.
arguably /ˈɑːɡjuəbli/ adv	used to say something can be supported with good reasons, without being too strong Smartphones are arguably the most influential invention of this century.
personally /ˈpɜːsənəli/ adv	used to emphasise that you are giving your own opinion Personally, I think that school uniforms reduce peer pressure.
it is likely that phrase	a hedging phrase to show something will probably happen It is likely that more people will work remotely in the future.
there is a tendency for phrase	used to describe a general pattern of behaviour; followed by "someone to do" There is a tendency for young adults to delay marriage until their thirties.
it is generally accepted that phrase	used to present a view that most people agree with It is generally accepted that regular exercise reduces stress.
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages phrase	used to state your conclusion in advantage/disadvantage essays Overall, I believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
there is a strong case for phrase	used to say there are good arguments supporting something There is a strong case for making public transport free for students.
to my mind phrase	a slightly formal way to say "in my opinion" To my mind, reading books is far more beneficial than watching television.
it is worth noting that phrase	used to point out an important detail the reader should consider It is worth noting that many successful entrepreneurs never went to university.
I partly agree phrase	used to show you accept some, but not all, of an argument I partly agree with this statement, but I think it ignores economic factors.
I strongly disagree phrase	used to show complete disagreement with an idea I strongly disagree with the view that university education should be free for everyone.
this is not to say that phrase	used to prevent the reader from drawing a wrong or extreme conclusion This is not to say that traditional teaching methods are useless.
a compelling argument phrase	a reason that is very convincing Supporters of the ban present a compelling argument based on public health.