#335: How to Explain Your Opinions Clearly in English — The Best Professional Connectors

Consider these two opinions:

Option 1:​
I think working from home is better. The office is distracting. You can focus at home. You don’t waste time commuting. It’s just better.

Option 2:​
I think working from home is better because the office can be distracting, making it harder to focus. In addition, working remotely saves time on commuting, which increases productivity.

Now, let me ask you:

Which opinion is clearer? Which one flows more smoothly?

It’s the second one, right? But why?

First, let’s dig deeper… 

Have you ever struggled to explain your thoughts in English?

Maybe you’ve been in a meeting where someone asked for your opinion, and:

• You hesitated, unsure how to organize your thoughts.
• You felt like you were repeating the same words over and over.
• Your ideas didn’t flow smoothly, and you weren’t sure how to wrap up your point.

If this sounds familiar, you just need the right English connectors—words that help you structure your ideas naturally, explain your reasoning clearly, and sound more confident in professional and personal conversations.

Why Are English Connectors Important?

Using the right English connectors helps you:

• Improve the flow of your ideas so your speech sounds smooth and natural.
• Make your opinions stronger and more persuasive in discussions.
• Sound professional, clear, and confident—rather than hesitant or unsure.

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson

• The best connectors to explain your reasoning clearly.
• A simple structure to make your opinions sound professional and polished.
• How to avoid common mistakes that weaken your message.
• A quick challenge to help you start using these connectors right away.

How to Structure Your Opinion Clearly in English

English speakers naturally follow a three-part structure when expressing an opinion:

Step 1: Clearly State Your Opinion

Start with a strong opening statement to introduce your perspective.

Examples:

• I believe…
• I think…
• I would say…
• I feel…

Step 2: Explain Why (Using Connectors!)

A strong opinion needs clear reasoning—this is where connectors help.

Cause Connectors (Explaining Why Something Happened)

• Because → “I like this company because the people are friendly.”
• Since → “Since the sun is shining, let’s go to the park.”
• Due to* → “I was late due to traffic.”
• Because of *→ “The meeting was canceled because of the storm.”

*Due to and because of are tricky. They are often used interchangeably, especially in conversation. And while this is okay (it’s accepted in casual conversation), it isn’t 100% correct.

If you need your English to be highly precise, watch my in-depth lesson: How to Use ‘Because Of’ vs ‘Due To’

Step 3: Wrap It Up with a Conclusion or Question

To make your opinion feel complete, reinforce your point or invite discussion.

Examples:

• “That’s why I think this is a great solution.”
• “What do you think?”

More Powerful Connectors for Clear Opinions

1. Connectors for Explaining Causes and Results

When sharing an opinion, explain why you think something or what happened as a result.

Result Connectors (Explaining What Happened Next)

• So → “I studied hard, so I passed all three exams.”
• Which is why → “The meeting went well, which is why we got the project.”

Quick Exercise:
Complete these sentences:

• “I chose to learn English because…”
• “Since I wanted to improve my communication skills, I…”
• “I changed careers so that…”

2. Connectors for Expressing Purpose (Explaining Intentions)

When sharing a thought or decision, explain why you did something.

• In order to → “I’m taking these lessons in order to communicate better at work.”
• To → “I joined this course to improve my speaking skills.”
• So that → “I’m studying English so that I can work abroad.”

What’s the difference between ‘so’ and ‘so that’?

• So that focuses on the goal: “I went by car so that I could take more luggage.”
• So focuses on the result: “I went by car, so I was able to take more luggage.”

3. Connectors for Providing Additional Reasons

Sometimes, one reason isn’t enough—you need to add more details.

• Another reason is… → “One reason I love this job is the flexibility. Another reason is the great team.”
• Plus… → “The coffee here is great. Plus, they have amazing pastries.”
• Also… → “The new policy is great for remote workers. Also, it helps employees save money on commuting.”
• On top of that… → “I love my neighborhood because it’s close to work. On top of that, my friends live nearby.”

Let’s Make It Practical! (Your Turn to Practice)

1. Think about a time you had to share your opinion. How would you structure it using today’s connectors?
2. Answer this question using at least two connectors: Why did you decide to improve your English?

Drop your answer in the comments.

All my best, 

Annemarie

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