Build a strong argument with evidence.
前回のレッスンは、はじめ方とまとめ方でした。このレッスンでは、argument の核となる部分、証拠（データ、事実、ご自分の経験等）を使った根拠ある意見の述べ方を学びます。すべてのスピーキングテストで総得点改善に不可欠のものであり、一般的にも、より有意義な会話をする支えとなります。
Answer these questions:
- What is an argument?
- What are the parts of an argument?
- How important is argumentation in your speaking test?
Is this a strong answer? Why or why not?
I think Portland, Oregon is the best city in the world. The food is delicious, it’s not too big, it's not too expensive to rent or own a house, and there's lots of entertainment. That's why Portland is the best city!
After discussing the above answer, try giving an answer to the same question:
In your opinion, which city is the best city in the world?
A. What’s the difference between a claim and evidence?
Your teacher will say a sentence, and you tell them if it is a claim or evidence.
B. Now that the difference between claims and evidence is clear, let's discuss evidence more deeply.
There are at least 5 different types of evidence. Can you think of them?
Now answer these questions using effective evidence:
- Would you eat food grown in a laboratory? Why or why not?
- Can people trust the news?
- Are you a good conversationalist?
- Will you stay in the area you live in, in the future?