Grammar fix

as far as I'm concerned

giving a personal opinion

Used to introduce your own opinion or point of view, especially when making it clear that you are speaking for yourself.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

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

Fix the pattern

Pattern: as far as I'm concerned, [clause]

WrongAs far as I concern, it's fine.

RightAs far as I'm concerned, it's fine.

Fixed form — 'I'm concerned' (passive), not 'I concern'.

Patternas far as I'm concerned, [clause]

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff From my own personal standpoint, in my considered estimation, it is acceptable.

Natural As far as I'm concerned, it's fine.

The chunk flags 'this is just my view' in one phrase; the paraphrase is wordy.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

as far as I'm concerned + opinion
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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.

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