Stating your opinions

• In my opinion / view …
• I feel / think / consider ...
• It is my belief that …
• It is my considered opinion that …

Linking between paragraphs

• A further consideration must be …
• Likewise …
• Furthermore…
• Similarly …
• This brings me on to another suggestion.

Arguing against other people’s ideas

• Contrary to this view, I feel …
• Nevertheless …
• However …
• On the other hand …

Being polite but convincing

• I’m sure you’ll agree that …
• I understand your objections ...
• I know that you have the best interests of your students at heart …
• I would be very happy to discuss this matter further.

Be convincing through research

• Having surveyed 30 students in year 9, ...
• In an interview I conducted with a local employer recently …
• “The Sunday Times” recently published an article on …
• It has come to my attention that the Headteacher of a school in …