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This document provides guidance on how to express and give opinions in conversation. It suggests asking open-ended questions like "What do you think about..." or "Do you agree or disagree..." to elicit opinions from others. When stating your own opinion, phrases like "I think..." or "In my opinion..." can be used. The document also recommends using transition words like "first," "second," and "finally" to clearly outline the reasons supporting an opinion. An example is given of someone preferring to find a job in their home country, with reasons presented in a logical sequence.
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