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IELTS Writing: state your opinion clearly in the introduction

When an essay question asks for your view, say it in the introduction with “I strongly believe that” or “In my view”.

La regla

When the question asks for your opinion, state it clearly in the introduction: I strongly believe that… or In my view, …. Then keep the same position until the conclusion.

Many learners write In my opinion, I think…, which says the same thing twice. Others sit on the fence (Some people agree and some disagree) to stay safe. When the question asks for your view, the reader needs to know it from the start.

Ejemplos

✗ No digas	✓ Di
In my opinion, I think that social media is harmful.	In my view, social media does more harm than good.
Some people agree and some people disagree with this idea.	I strongly believe that public transport should be free.
According to me, children should learn a second language early.	In my view, children should learn a second language early.
—	I partly agree that homework is useful, but there is often too much of it.

En una conversación

A: Can you read my introduction?

B: Sure. Hmm, you wrote “In my opinion, I think”. That's the same idea twice.

A: Oh. So just “In my view, online classes are better for adults”?

B: Yes, much clearer. Now the reader knows your view from the start.

Práctica

Elige la respuesta correcta. Las respuestas están al final de la lección.

Question: Should university be free? Your introduction: “___”
- a) Some say yes and some say no.
- b) I strongly believe it should be free.
- c) In my opinion, I think it's good.
___, cities need more green spaces.
- a) In my view
- b) In my opinion, I think
- c) According to me
When the question asks for your view, state it first ___.
- a) only in the conclusion
- b) in the middle of the essay
- c) in the introduction

Consejo

Avoid According to me, a word-for-word translation of selon moi. If you agree only partly, say so clearly: I partly agree that….

Respuestas

b) I strongly believe it should be free. It states your view clearly, with no repetition.
a) In my view. In my view is enough; According to me is a translation.
c) in the introduction. Say it in the introduction so the reader knows from the start.

Los nombres de los exámenes son marcas de sus propietarios. Esta lección es una preparación independiente.

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La regla

When the question asks for your opinion, state it clearly in the introduction: I strongly believe that… or In my view, …. Then keep the same position until the conclusion.

Ejemplos

✗ No digas	✓ Di
In my opinion, I think that social media is harmful.	In my view, social media does more harm than good.
Some people agree and some people disagree with this idea.	I strongly believe that public transport should be free.
According to me, children should learn a second language early.	In my view, children should learn a second language early.
—	I partly agree that homework is useful, but there is often too much of it.

Práctica

Elige la respuesta correcta. Las respuestas están al final de la lección.

Question: Should university be free? Your introduction: “___”

a) Some say yes and some say no.
b) I strongly believe it should be free.
c) In my opinion, I think it's good.

___, cities need more green spaces.

a) In my view
b) In my opinion, I think
c) According to me

When the question asks for your view, state it first ___.

a) only in the conclusion
b) in the middle of the essay
c) in the introduction

Respuestas

b) I strongly believe it should be free. It states your view clearly, with no repetition.

a) In my view. In my view is enough; According to me is a translation.

c) in the introduction. Say it in the introduction so the reader knows from the start.

Los nombres de los exámenes son marcas de sus propietarios. Esta lección es una preparación independiente.