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• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Today's lesson

The Debate!

(First: How to say things during one)

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After this lesson you can express your opinion in English.

Let's agree to disagree

What words/expressions do you know to show (dis)agreement?

What words/expressions do you know to show (dis)agreement?

agreeing completely

agreeing, but not completely

agreeing reluctantly

disagreeing politely

Too informal!

Absolutely!

Sure!

I know what you mean.

Up to a point. 

I kind of agree.

It's partly to do with that. 

You might be right. 

I suppose so. 

I guess.

I'm not so sure that's true. 

Piss off bruv! 

I'm afraid I don't see it like that. 

I think

Boring

Not

Absolutely

Totally

Football is a boring sport

Prepare the following statements:

1: You should be allowed to drive at 130 kilometres per hour on the motorway.

2: Vandalism, such as throwing fireworks on the Football pitch, is okay. 

3: Israeli athletes shouldn't be allowed to participate in international competitions. 

Which statement are you going to talk about?

1

2

3

Use the rest of your time!

- Find two arguments in favour of the statement.

- Find two arguments against the statement.

- Ask questions if things are unclear!

Hint: Use the hand-out!

Rounds!

Sit together with people who chose the same statement as you.

We will do 3 rounds:

1: Arguments for the statement.

2: Arguments against the statement.

3: Sharing your opinions.

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Use the hand-out for help!

Round 1

Discuss arguments for the statement.

What arguments for your statement did you guys talk about?

Round 2

Discuss arguments againstthe statement.

What arguments against your statement did you guys talk about?

Round 3

Discuss about your own opinions on the statement.

Discuss the topic yourself now, you can use the arguments you found! What is your opinion?

Finishing up

Now you will discuss the statement in a more open way! 

use the post-its to provide feedback to each other!

Well done!

See you next week!