What kind of workplace would you like?
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This lesson will focus on using a variety of phrases to add emphasis. The topic we will discuss is your workplace.
Introduction:
Using the appropriate phrases to add emphasis to your arguments makes them more effective, more convincing and more natural. We're going to look at a variety of ways that you can add emphasis to your arguments or points.
Warm Up:
What are your general opinions about your workplace? How would you describe it?
Please consider each transition phrase. Your instructor has an example and a question regarding each one, so please practice it.
- The first thing to remember is... — There may be many important aspects of this issue, but this one is essential to keep in mind.
- It’s important to realize that... — This is a significant point that you may not know.
- One point that is often overlooked is that... — People often forget this, but I think it is important.
- As a matter of fact... — What I’m about to say is definitely true.
- Not to mention... — This is another thing I think is important, and I want to emphasize it.
- Of course... — This is obvious.
Practice:
Now that you've had some practice using these phrases, try to answer some more questions. Use as many of the above phrases as you can.