Debates: conceding a point strategically
Speaking · Debates · C1 · 25 min. Learn the language of concession, then concede and counter in a fast group debate.
About this worksheet
Learn the language of concession, then concede and counter in a fast group debate.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Speaking
- Topic
- Debates
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Exercises
- Multiple choice, Key words, Reading text, True / False, Matching, Speaking / writing task, Table to fill in
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
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On the sheet
- Multiple choice: Get ready. Choose the best word.
- Key words: Useful words and phrases.
- Reading text: Read the situation.
- True / False: Read again. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Matching: Match each claim with a concede-and-counter reply.
- Speaking / writing task: Concede and counter in groups of three.
- Table to fill in: Listen to your group. Note how they conceded and countered.
