Aim: Improve conversational skills when supporting a point of view
Activity: Debate concerning the necessity of concentrating on grammar - and not games, conversation, etc. - when learning English
You are going to debate the correctness of the following statement:
The most important ingredient of learning English is Grammar. Playing games, discussing problems, and having a good time is important. However, if we don't focus on grammar it is all a waste of time.
It is important to remember that you have been placed in your group based on what seems to be the opposite of what you really think. Use the clues and ideas below to help you create an argument for your appointed point of view with your team members. Below you will find phrases and language helpful in expressing opinions, offering explanations and disagreeing.
Opinions, Preferences:
I think...
In my opinion...
I'd like to...
I'd rather...
I'd prefer...
The way I see it...
As far as I'm concerned...
If it were up to me...
I suppose...
Disagreeing:
I don't think that...
Don't you think it would be better...
I don't agree, I'd prefer...
Shouldn't we consider...
But what about...
I'm afraid I don't agree...
Giving Reasons and offering explanations:
The reason why...
That's why...
For this reason...
That's the reason why...
Many people think....
Consider The following Ideas
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Teacher Sophia