Useful expressions

Giving opinion:

•  As far as I am concerned, I strongly believe that …………………..

•  I may go as far as to say that ………………..

•  In my opinion ………………

•  I reckon that …………. / I think that …………. / I believe that ………………

•  Personally, I do believe in its efficiency and practicality due to various reasons.

Giving arguments:

•  Indeed, it holds an incredible amount of promises

•  It is undeniable that ……………………

•  It's worth noting that ………………………..

•  “X” is a good alternative to “ Y”

Useful expressions for speeches:

•  Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me a great pleasure to be here today to say a few words about

•  There is an old / a famous saying/ a proverb that goes, “……….”

•  I think it is a good reminder of how we must/ what we must………………….

•  I would like to take this opportunity to …………………………..

•  I'm sure that most of you know ……………………

•  A lot of people probably think that ………………….. . Well, the truth is, that's not the case.

•  I would like to finish by saying…………………………

•  Thank you for your time/ your attention.

•  I would like to draw your attention to the following points.

Useful expressions for writing an application letter:

NB: Use a formal greeting.

Opening paragraph:

•  I am writing in regard to your advertisement (where) ……………….

•  I am writing to apply for …………… as advertised in ………………..

•  I have just learnt that you wish to employ a reliable person/boy/girl/officer/worker/engineer

With reference to your advertisement

Further to your advertisement

Following to your advertisement

After reading/hearing your advertisement

==> I would like to apply for the position/post.

==>I would like very much to be considered for this position/post.

Main part:

•  I have studied/been working for …………………….

•  My qualifications include ……………..

•  I am also interested in …………………

Closing paragraph:

•  If my application were considered favorably I would be available for ………………….

•  I look forward to hearing from you ……………………………….

•  I am available for an interview at your convenience.

•  If you feel that my qualifications meet your needs ………………….

•  I should be very happy to be called for an interview.