TEFLlessons.com © Language for... - . . (i i) Discussions & Debates “ eae The language below is commonly used while arguing for or against points of view and asking for and giving, opinions. These phrases are very useful and worth memorizing. Agreeing: Disagreeing: © lagree... * = Idisagree... I think this is right... + I think this is wrong because... «I'm in favour of [topic] «I'm not in favour of [topic] * Lam for [topic] «Lam against [topic] * [believe this is right. ‘* [believe this is wrong. Asking for Opinions: Giving Opinions: ‘What do you think? © Inmy opinion... * Do you agree? © think that... © What is your opinion? © My opinion is that. © What are your thoughts on [topic]? Seekers ae It should be illegal to ; Girls and boys should Women make kill animals for . be parented differently. better leaders. human consumption. It is selfish to Respect should The world has become have children. be earned too politically correct. The working week should be no more than 30 hours. Marriage should Space travel is be abolished. a waste of money.It means you don't agree with something negative for you. | = 4 Advices TASK: Write them down with "I agree" or "I disagree" with your own agreement. Name: 1. You will be successful in the future. ( ) 2. You should earn a lot of money if you grow older. ( ) . Your grandma/grandpa will give you sweets if you are a good person. (CW _*ds You will be very sick if your get fat. ( ) . You should eat healthy foods as such as broccoli. ( ) . You should get good grades for a better job. ( ) You should help your parents no matter what.(____—_) . You should drink more water for a better hydration, so you can avoid dehydration. ss) 9. You should sleep for at least eight hours. ( ) 10. You should go and help the homeless in your city/town. ( ) 11. You should learn that to don't judge the book by its cover. ( ) 12. You should enjoy your life because life is short. ( ) 13. You should be nice to everyone. ( ) 14. You should start a business if you are older. ( ) 15. You should go camping in vacation. ( ) 16. You shouldn't be addicted to your device: it affects the eyes and concentration as well. ( ) 17. You should go to the cinema if you are bored. ( ) w PNooeName: Class: _- Number: | Do you agree or disagree? © Read the statements below and put a O in the column of your choice. Statement agree disagree 1. English is easy to learn. 2. Math is the most difficult subject. 3. Boys are better than girls. 4. America is the best country in the world. 5. Fukuoka is better than Tokyo City. @ Agree or disagree Write at least 2 opinions about the topic. Topic: America is the best country in the world. © (rseee) © iSLCollective.comif 50 adjectives to describe ar i | places {oy =-fa =i et yc eh aesthetic = breathtaking “Venice isthe most Béaliifil city inthe world, and the only one that can truly be | bustling described as URIgUB. 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Its combination of ion | gorgeous architecture and HEIR, HEENIEM spots crisscrossed by canals. vat | make it one ofthe most magical sites to be experienced inthe world. rane The city standing on seven hills by the Tiber River is a treasure-trove of monuments among some of the most §OrGeOlIS squares and classical architecture in the world. Because everyone visits Rome for its landmarks, its ‘GUI stroots aro often ovorcrouded, such as those of the Trastevere district, filled with GBlightfdl lanes and BXGUISiEE homes decorated with flower boxes. It is on streets lke those that Rome proves itself to really be eternalFill in the gaps with the adjectives from page 1 1. Cape Town is one of the world's most st. cities and the Kruger National Park is one of the most fas places on the planet. 2. Florence is one of the most r. cities. Thousands of couples go there for their honeymoons. 3. Sao Paulo may be one of the world’s most ex. cities when it comes to dining and shopping, but there's no question that ug. concrete jungle. 4, Some reasons to visit Baku include cap, modern glass towers and aqu Old Town which is on the World Heritage list. 5. Istanbul is really mar. . Hagia Sophia is one of the world’s architectural wonders, and in 2015 it’s celebrating 80 years since it was turned into a museum. Make this the year that you visit the wonders of the city that’s so gra it’s in two continents, 's one big 6. Havana is a rather rundown but at the same time very del city. Itis also li and bus, ; 7. Buenos Aires is the most European of all Latin American capitals with el architecture and broad avenues. 8. Santiago is more mo, than historic, an exq, city with a beautiful natural backdrop of snow-covered mountain peaks. Write a short description of the town or city you grow up'in. you might find the texts and words from the previous page useful et