When learning a new language, it’s important to express your opinions and make judgments about something or someone in a clear and respectful manner.

English conversation - expressing judgement

In this lesson, we’ll explore different ways to express judgment in English, focusing on using appropriate words and expressions to communicate your opinions.

That’s awesome – Expressing admiration

“That’s awesome” is a common expression to convey your admiration or enthusiasm for something.

Example:

“The artist’s performance last night was truly awesome!”

That’s great – Showing enthusiasm

“That’s great” is a casual way to show your enthusiasm.

Example:

“Your new car is great!

I love that – Expressing love for something

“I love that” shows that you really enjoy something.

Example:

I love Italian cuisine.”

That’s incredible – Expressing amazement

“That’s incredible” is an expression you can use to convey amazement at something remarkable.

Example:

It’s incredible how he speaks multiple languages fluently.”

That’s interesting – Expressing interest

“That’s interesting” is a polite way to show that you find something worth paying attention to.

Example:

“The conference I attended today was very interesting.”

I don’t like that at all – Expressing strong dislike

“I don’t like that at all” indicates that you don’t appreciate something at all.

Example:

I don’t like horror movies at all.”

I’m not a fan – Showing moderate preference

“I’m not a fan” means you have a moderate preference for something but it’s not your favorite.

Example:

I’m not a fan of country music.”

I can’t stand that – Expressing strong aversion

“I can’t stand that” shows that you have a strong aversion to something.

Example:

I can’t stand crowded places.”

That’s awful – Expressing disgust

“That’s awful” indicates that you find something repugnant or unpleasant.

Example:

“This dish tastes awful.”


Expressing judgment in English can be as simple as using appropriate words and expressions to communicate your opinion. Choose the response that best fits your feelings while maintaining a respectful tone, especially if your opinion is negative. Practicing these expressions will help you communicate effectively and share your thoughts and feelings in English. Happy practicing!

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