Used to shift from an opposing viewpoint back to the speaker's own opinion, signaling disagreement.
“However, I would argue that the long-term benefits of remote work outweigh the drawbacks.”
“However, I would argue that stricter laws are necessary to protect the environment.”
This phrase works perfectly right after acknowledging a counterargument in Speaking Task 7, helping you return smoothly to your main opinion. This concession-then-rebuttal structure is one of the clearest ways to show CELPIP raters that you can build a well-organized, persuasive argument rather than a simple list of points.
Synonyms: nevertheless, I believe that, that said, I think, still, I would argue that