Express Opposing Ideas & Opinions with Neutral Language [Advanced English Conversation]

Use these 3 expert strategies to express your opposing idea and point of view so that your voice is heard without upsetting the conversation.

For example, imagine your boss has decided on a new marketing strategy. And you know it will backfire; you disagree with the plan.

How should you proceed? How can you make sure your voice is heard without stepping on someone’s toes?

One of the biggest challenges my students have is how to clearly express their opinions when talking with someone who’s opposed to their point of view.

In this Confident English lesson you'll get 3 simple strategies, plus example phrases, to express your opinion in English without causing friction.

After you watch, share your comments and questions in the lesson on the Speak Confident English website: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/express-opposing-idea-english

00:00 - Intro
02:17 - Acknowledge opposing argument
04:30 - Use ‘I’ statements
06:07 - Use power of suggestion
08:02 - Tips to stay calm
12:04 - Challenge questions
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