as far as I'm concerned — giving a personal opinion
expressionC1IELTS 7+neutralcommon
Used to introduce your own opinion or point of view, especially when making it clear that you are speaking for yourself.
Say it like a native
Textbook From my own personal standpoint, in my considered estimation, it is acceptable.
Native As far as I'm concerned, it's fine.
The chunk flags 'this is just my view' in one phrase; the paraphrase is wordy.
Pattern: as far as I'm concerned, [clause]
In use
- As far as I'm concerned, everyone should have the right to flexible working hours.daily life
- As far as I'm concerned, technology has made our lives much easier, especially when it comes to staying in touch with family and friends.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ As far as I concern, it's fine.
✓ As far as I'm concerned, it's fine.
Fixed form — 'I'm concerned' (passive), not 'I concern'.
Common collocations
as far as I'm concerned + opinion— it's, that's, we can, he's
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'in my opinion', which is slightly more formal and can go at the start or end, 'as far as I'm concerned' is more conversational and almost always comes at the beginning.