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A2–B1Teens, Adults· 20–30 minutes

Softening Disagreement - Functional Language

Practise softening disagreement at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.

What’s in the worksheet?

  • Useful phrase patterns
  • Situation-based response practice
  • Space for written responses
  • Suggested answers on page 2

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A simple way to teach it

  1. Review the phrase patterns and discuss when each one is appropriate.
  2. Ask learners to write responses to the situations, then compare their choices in pairs.
  3. Use the suggested answers on page 2 as examples, not the only possible responses. Finish by practising the exchanges aloud.

Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.

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