Stop saying 'I think' so much: 3 ways to sound more confident
7/20/20266 min
"I think" is one of the most overused phrases in English, and it can make you sound less sure of yourself than you really are. In this episode, Nick shares three simple strategies to help you speak with more confidence: when to remove it, how to upgrade it, and when to keep it.
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[upbeat music] Hi, it's Nick here from Coffee Break English. Thanks for joining me for another episode. Today, we're looking at a small change that can make your English sound much more confident. Do you start every opinion with, "I think"? For example, "I think it's good," "I think it's interesting," "I think it's important." Well, if so, don't worry. Most English learners do, and now there's absolutely nothing wrong with I think. Native speakers do use it too, but when we repeat it too often, our English can start to sound hesitant and repetitive. So in this episode, I'll show you five more natural alternatives that can instantly help your English sound more confident and conversational. And we'll also look at when I think is actually the perfect choice. Let's get started. [upbeat music] Sometimes the best solution is simply to drop it completely. Instead of, "I think that's a great idea," just say, "That's a great idea." Instead of, "I think this restaurant is amazing," say, "This restaurant is amazing." If it's already obvious that you're giving your opinion, you often don't need I think at all, and immediately