Putting forward an argument
1 Pre-listening
What expressions can you use to put forward an argument? Make notes. For example:
• I think that...
• I really believe that...
• In my opinion..
2 Listening I
You’re going to listen to someone putting forward arguments in favour of a tram network in the city centre. What do you think the speaker might say about this? Make notes. Then, listen once to compare your ideas. For example:
It’ll help us deal with traffic problems.
3 Listening II
Listen again. Then, put the expressions the speaker uses in the correct order.