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Aug 2024
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311. How to Debate in English? (English ...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Debating is an excellent way of practicing English. It forces you to present information and arguments in English, it challenges your listening comprehension, and it helps you to communicate confidently.

This episode explains the concept of a debate, talks about how debates are structures, and introduces some really useful vocabulary and phrases!



Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/08/26/311-how-to-debate-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/



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Vocabulary


  • To rebut (verb): To refute or disprove an argument or claim.
  • Persuade (verb): To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
  • Affirmative (adjective): Agreeing with or supporting a statement or request.
  • Counterargument (noun): An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
  • Statement (noun): A clear expression of something in speech or writing.
  • Structure (noun): The arrangement or organization of something.
  • To present (verb): To show or display something, especially formally.

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