Discussions: hedging and softening opinions
Speaking · Discussions · C1 · 25 min. Compare a blunt and a hedged speaker, then discuss strong statements diplomatically.
About this worksheet
Compare a blunt and a hedged speaker, then discuss strong statements diplomatically.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Speaking
- Topic
- Discussions
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Exercises
- True / False, Key words, Reading text, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task
- Answer key
- Included
- Access
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On the sheet
- True / False: Get ready. Write T (true) or F (false).
- Key words: Useful words and phrases.
- Reading text: Read the situation.
- Gap-fill: Soften these opinions. Complete them with words from the box.
- Speaking / writing task: Discuss in groups of four.
- Speaking / writing task: Talk about it as a class.
