CELPIP Speaking Task 7 vocabulary

The words and phrases

I firmly believe that

States a strong opinion with confidence at the start of your answer.
Example: I firmly believe that every high school student should learn basic cooking skills.

personally, I think

Introduces your own opinion in a natural, friendly way.
Example: Personally, I think working from home two days a week is the ideal balance.

from my perspective

Presents your opinion as based on your own experience or position.
Example: From my perspective, public transit should be free for seniors and students.

as far as I'm concerned

Gives a strong personal opinion, sometimes against a common view.
Example: As far as I'm concerned, children spend far too much time on screens these days.

the way I see it

An informal way to explain how you understand an issue.
Example: The way I see it, small towns need more doctors before they need new stadiums.

I'm convinced that

Shows you are completely sure about your opinion.
Example: I'm convinced that volunteering helps newcomers find jobs faster.

there's no doubt that

Presents a point as clearly true and hard to argue with.
Example: There's no doubt that regular exercise improves both mood and health.

I have to admit

Concedes a point for the other side while keeping your opinion.
Example: I have to admit that online shopping is convenient, but I still prefer local stores.

some people say

Introduces an opposing view that you will then respond to.
Example: Some people say uniforms limit creativity, but I think they reduce pressure on kids.

just look at

Points to a real example that supports your opinion.
Example: Just look at how busy the new splash pad is every summer afternoon.

in my experience

Supports your opinion with something you have lived through.
Example: In my experience, people are friendlier when they know their neighbours by name.

this shows that

Explains how your example proves your opinion.
Example: Many cafés now offer plant-based milk. This shows that people's eating habits are changing.

not to mention

Adds another strong point as if it were obvious.
Example: Cycling to work keeps you fit, not to mention it's good for the environment.

that's exactly why

Connects your reason directly to your opinion with emphasis.
Example: Winters here are long and dark. That's exactly why we need more indoor recreation spaces.

overall

Introduces a short summary of your opinion at the end.
Example: Overall, I think the benefits of a four-day school week are too small.

that's why I'd say

Gives your final conclusion in a relaxed, spoken style.
Example: That's why I'd say every city should plant more trees along its streets.

Put them to work on Task 7

Practise Task 7 on the test screen, or see how Task 7 works.