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Opinions and discussion: 16 words

Words and phrases to give opinions and discuss ideas politely. Listen, practise with flashcards, then check yourself.

Updated 2026-10-15

πŸ“˜ Part of the Complete English Course Β· Intermediate (B1), week 7

1. Learn the words

Press πŸ”Š to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.

WordMeaningExample
opinionwhat you thinkIn my opinion, it's a good idea.
agreehave the same opinionI completely agree.
disagreehave a different opinionI'm afraid I disagree.
pointan idea in a discussionThat's a good point.
suggestgive an ideaI suggest we start earlier.
compromisean agreement where both sides give a littleLet's find a compromise.
advantagea good pointOne advantage is the cost.
disadvantagea bad pointThe main disadvantage is time.
solutionan answer to a problemWe need a better solution.
concerna worryMy main concern is safety.
perspectivea way of seeing somethingThat's an interesting perspective.
convincemake someone believeYou've convinced me.
reasonablefair and sensibleThat sounds reasonable.
optiona choiceWhat are our options?
decisiona choice you makeWe need to make a decision.
on the other handintroducing a different viewOn the other hand, it's more expensive.

2. Practise with flashcards

Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.

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3. Check yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful English words for opinions and discussion?

Start with these 16 words, including opinion, agree, disagree, point. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.

What's the best way to learn new English words?

Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.

What level are these words?

They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 7 of the free Complete English Course.