自分の考えを伝えようとするとき、前置きとして、“In my opinion, ～ ” や “I strongly believe ～ ” といった便利な表現があります。まず、使ってみることから始めましょう。自分の考えがまとまらないときには、“Let me see ～ ” とひとこと言うだけで、考えるための時間をつくることもできます。
At an ice cream parlor
A: What flavor are you getting for your ice cream?
B: Let me see ...//I’ll go for mint.
A: Nice choice!//In my opinion, mint is perfect for such a hot day.
B: You’re right.//Why don’t we get some toppings too?
B: Let me see ...//I’ll go for mint.
A: Nice choice!//In my opinion, mint is perfect for such a hot day.
B: You’re right.//Why don’t we get some toppings too?
・It seems to me that the weather will be nice tomorrow.
・As far as I’m concerned, tart is the best dessert in the world.
・I’m totally convinced that she will succeed in her new job.
・As far as I’m concerned, tart is the best dessert in the world.
・I’m totally convinced that she will succeed in her new job.
・Well, how shall I put it, the concert was rather disappointing.
・May I think about that for a moment?
・May I think about that for a moment?