Opening paragraph (introduce the topic) • Many people feel/believe/think that... • People's views/opinions on... differ widely. . It is (often) said/claimed (that) ... . Some people argue/claim/say/feel that ... . While it may be true that ... • Others, however, argue/say/feel that ... I believe/feel/think that ... • First of all/Secondly/Thirdly, ... . For instance/example, ... . In particular/particularly/especially Main body (2-3 paragraphs - give examples in support of your opinion) To begin with/In the first place, ... • The greatest disadvantage/drawback of ... . Another negative aspect of ... such as/like... As an example, ... Take for example... In other words, ... . Moreover, ... /Furthermore, ... . In addition (to that), ... ● Apart from that, ... . Not only that, but ... • One/ Another advantage/benefit of ... is... • The main advantage is ... ● I think it is right/wrong to say that ... . Although that may be true, I still feel ... ● • In my view/opinion... It seems to me that .... I (do not) agree/disagree... • I am for/against ... ● Closing paragraph . Generally, I believe... • The way/As I see it... • As far as I am concerned, ... • Personally, I feel that.... ● All in all, I think/strongly feel that ... • In conclusion, I would say ... . To sum up ... • Overall, I believe... Taking everything into account/consideration ... . On the whole, ...​