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Debates: conceding and hedging

Speaking · Debates · B2 · 25 min. Make strong claims more careful, concede points, then soften and counter in pairs.

About this worksheet

Make strong claims more careful, concede points, then soften and counter in pairs.

Level
B2
Category
Speaking
Topic
Debates
Time
About 25 minutes
Exercises
Speaking / writing task, Key words, Reading text, True / False, Table to fill in
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Speaking / writing task: Get ready.
  • Key words: Useful words and phrases.
  • Reading text: Read the situation.
  • True / False: Read again. True or false? Write T or F.
  • Speaking / writing task: Soften and counter in pairs.
  • Table to fill in: Listen to your partner. Note the hedge, the point they conceded and th
  • Speaking / writing task: Discuss as a class.