Giving an Opinion Persuasively

B1 · Intermediate48 minConversation SkillsLesson 4 of 8 · Outline

Aims

Goal: give an opinion that sticks with the PREP Method — Point, Reason, Example, Point again.

The lesson, stage by stage

  1. Warm up5 min

    Warm-up: Opinions that stick

    2 warm-up questions

  1. Reading10 min

    Reading: Opinions That Stick

    Read a 219-word text about Opinions That Stick

  2. Framework6 min

    Framework: The PREP Method

    PREP Method, 4 steps

  3. Practice7 min

    Practice: Opinion & Persuasion Vocabulary

    Gap-fill exercise, 5 items

  4. Dialogue10 min

    Dialogue: Defending Your Position in a Team Meeting

    Role-play: You're in a team meeting discussing whether to launch a new product feature. Your colleague thinks it's too risky, but you believe it's worth it. Use the PREP method to defend your opinion clearly and professionally. (4 lines)

  5. Discussion10 min

    Discussion: Persuasion and Respectful Disagreement

    6 discussion questions

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