Join these debates:
Abortion – Should it be legal? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt4id7l99UA
Can a person be moral without religion? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPz9pPPwRlA
Is animal testing necessary? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4N7xZ5-7q4
Should we tougher on drugs? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMKQ2EKUPo
Should there be more gun control? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o3_1m94hYg
Does gender equality exist in the workplace? – www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpSElTHtYXs
Ways to give your opinion:
I think that…
In my opinion…
I’m of the opinion (that)..
I like to think (that)…
I’m convinced (that)…
To emphasise a point:
I must stress (that)….
To repeat an important statement:
Just to reiterate…
To ask for opinion:
Where do you stand on…?
What’s your opinion on…?
How to agree with someone:
You’ve got a point.
I see your point.
To say that you agree with/support a general idea
I’m for…
I’m pro-…
How to disagree with someone:
I’m afraid I have to disagree (with…)
I’m not persuaded (that)…
I can’t agree with you.
It’s against what I believe.
I have to take issue with…
To disagree with a general idea:
I’m against…
I’m anti-…
To encourage further discussion:
Is it not therefore more beneficial to….?
Does it not make more sense to….?
Have you considered…?
Your opinion is biased.
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