Add numbers, facts and specifics
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事実を基にした討論法を学習します。
Introduction
Answer the question below:
Do you think that it is important for the government to support small businesses?
Warm Up
What's the difference between a professional opinion and an amateur one?
Language
A. Simple facts
For each claim, think of a fact you could use.
Example:
CLAIM: My company is growing.
FACT: Last year, my company had 40 staff, and now we have over a hundred.
Claim:
- My house is near the train station.
- I work for a big company.
- I'm very busy.
- I receive too many emails.
B. Complex facts
- Remember the question you were asked in the Introduction: "Do you think that it is important for the government to support small businesses?"
- Gather three interesting facts about it.
- What is a topic you personally feel passionate about?
- Tell your teacher three facts about it.
C. Introducing facts
You may want to prepare the listener for a fact. The following phrases are especially useful to introduce surprising or impressive facts.
- Actually...
- In fact...
- Research has shown...
- You might not believe it, but...
Choose one phrase. Use it three times to introduce facts from Language A or B.
Practice
Practice using facts to answer the following questions.
- What are ways in which companies can ensure customer retention?
- What are the best methods to advertise to young adults?
- How have working conditions changed over the last ten years?
- Do you think there are any unfair labor practices in workplaces in your country?