Speaking B1

Expressing Opinions & Debating

Connectors, agreeing/disagreeing

Intermediate Speaking Progressive topic path 4 stages
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Step 1

Basic Vocabularies

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1 sets
  • Opinion & Debate Phrases

Step 2

Built Sentences

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3 sets
  • Giving an Opinion
  • Agreeing & Disagreeing
  • Structuring an Argument

Step 3

Master Sentences

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4 sets
  • Personal Opinions
  • Respectful Debating
  • Connecting Ideas
  • Formal & Informal Register

Step 4

Dialogues

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