Here are five advanced synonyms you can use in your Agree/Disagree Essays for IELTS

1.Instead of repetitively writing “In my opinion” use “I would argue that”.

• I would argue that languages should be taught in schools.
• I would argue that other subjects should be prioritised over language classes.

2. Instead of writing “I think” or “many people think” we can use the word “believe”.

• Many people believe that subjects like science should be prioritised in schools. 

In fact, we can improve upon this by using “strongly believe”

• Many people strongly believe that subjects like science should be prioritised in schools.

3. Instead of saying “because” we can use “on the grounds that”.

• I would argue that language should be taught in schools on the grounds that they will be very useful for students if they decide to study or work abroad.

4. Instead of saying “important”, you can say “of paramount importance”. 

• To study abroad, it is of paramount importance to be able to speak foreign languages.
• It is of paramount importance that schools prepare students for life after leaving school. 

5. Instead of saying “I agree” or “I disagree”. We can make this better by adding an adverb like “strongly”, “fully” or “partially”.

• I strongly agree that languages should be taught in schools.
• I fully agree that languages should be taught in schools.
• I partially agree that languages should be taught in school. – which means you partly agree and partly disagree.