GENERAL

ENGLISH
PROS & CONS
Developing and sustaining argumentation and opinion exchange

Argue for one side of the following issues

Globalisation has had Globalisation has had more
more positive negative than positive
consequences than consequences.
negative

Working remotely (home Working on company

office) is better than premises is better than
working on company working remotely (from home)
premises
Being freelance is Being an employee for an
the best way to organisation is the best
earn a living. way to earn a living.

Commercial companies Commercial companies

have a social obligation. only have an obligation
to their shareholders

The actions of individuals have If every person has ‘green’

little or no effect on the Behavior, it has a positive
environment – only by changing effect on the environment –
big companies’ policies can we ‘Every little helps!’
have an influence.

‘Yes, but…’ Clarification/Reformulation

From my point of view… The way I see it…
So, are you saying….?
As far as I’m concerned… My viewpoint is …
Let me check I follow you. …
In my opinion… Yes, but on the other hand …
Right, in other words, you mean ….?
I don’t really agree … I see your point, but…
Do you mean…?
I agree up to a point, but… I agree to a certain extent, but
… Expand on that point!

OK, but… I suppose so, but… I don’t follow (what you mean)

You’ve got a point, but… On the contrary! What exactly do you mean by “XXXX”?

You may be right, but… Why do you think/say/feel….?