DAILY BASIS ENGLISH COURSE

B2 Upper-Intermediate

Debate and argue a point

Although remote work offers flexibility, I would argue that in-person collaboration still matters in some contexts.
By the end of this class, students will be able to present an argument, support it with reasons and examples, respond to opposing views, and reach a balanced conclusion.
Contents

Introduction

Two people engaged in discussion.
Read the statements and notice how the speaker builds an argument.
I can see the advantages of remote work; however, I do not think it suits every team.One reason is that some tasks require immediate collaboration and quick decisions.That said, a hybrid model may be a more realistic solution than a complete return to the office.

Strong B2 arguments are usually balanced. They recognize complexity instead of presenting only one side.

Choose the correct answer.

1. What does the speaker think about remote work?

2. What reason does the speaker give?

3. What final position does the speaker suggest?

Score: 0 out of 3

Presentation

Laura: Do you think university attendance should always be mandatory?

Eric: Personally, I would argue that it depends on the course and the learning objectives.

Laura: I understand that view, but I still think regular attendance improves discipline and engagement.

Eric: That may be true in some cases. On the other hand, adult learners often need more flexibility because of work or family responsibilities.

Laura: Fair point. Even so, if attendance were completely optional, some students might fall behind very quickly.

Eric: Perhaps a better approach would be to require attendance in practical classes but allow more freedom in lecture-based courses.

Meaning

At B2 level, argument language often includes position, reason, counterargument, and qualified conclusion.

No nível B2, a linguagem de argumentação geralmente inclui posição, razão, contra-argumento e conclusão qualificada.

  • Position: I would argue that...
  • Reason: One reason is that...
  • Counterargument: On the other hand... / That may be true, but...
  • Conclusion: A more balanced approach would be...

Pronunciation + Form

Persuasive answers often sound stronger when they avoid extreme claims and use cautious framing such as in some cases, to a certain extent, or a better approach would be.

Position Phrases
I would argue that...
From my perspective...
I can see both sides, but...
Counterargument
That may be true; however...
On the other hand...
Even so...
Balanced Conclusion
A better approach would be...
A more realistic solution might be...
The key point is that...

Practice

1. I would
that flexibility matters in higher education.
2. One
is that students have different responsibilities outside class.
3. On the other
, too much freedom may reduce participation.
4. A better
would be a partial attendance rule.
5. The key
is that one rule will not suit every situation.
Score: 0 out of 5
Choose the best response.

1. Which sentence sounds most balanced?

2. Which phrase introduces a counterargument?

3. Which sentence gives a qualified conclusion?

4. Which answer sounds most suitable for a debate?

Score: 0 out of 4

Production

Debate one of the following topics with a partner. Give a position, one supporting argument, one counterargument, and a final conclusion.

  • university attendance requirements
  • remote work versus office work
  • the role of smartphones in education
  • whether cities should limit private car use
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