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The document provides essential language structures for effective debating in English, including ways to introduce, support, agree, disagree, counter, and emphasize arguments. It also offers tips on clarity, organization, respect, confidence, and the importance of practice. These structures and tips aim to enhance persuasive communication during debates.

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Language_structures_to_debate

The document provides essential language structures for effective debating in English, including ways to introduce, support, agree, disagree, counter, and emphasize arguments. It also offers tips on clarity, organization, respect, confidence, and the importance of practice. These structures and tips aim to enhance persuasive communication during debates.

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Language structures to debate

Debating in English requires not only strong arguments but also the ability to express those
arguments clearly and persuasively. Here are some language structures that can help you
debate effectively:

1. Introducing Arguments:

●​ "I believe that..."


●​ "It is my firm belief that..."
●​ "I contend that..."
●​ "We must consider the fact that..."
●​ "One key argument in favor of this is..."
●​ "Firstly/Secondly/Finally..."
●​ "To begin with..."
●​ "Furthermore/Moreover/In addition..."

2. Supporting Arguments with Evidence:

●​ "For example..."
●​ "For instance..."
●​ "According to [source]..."
●​ "Research has shown that..."
●​ "Studies indicate..."
●​ "This is supported by the fact that..."
●​ "We can see this in..."

3. Expressing Agreement:

●​ "I agree with you on that point."


●​ "That's a valid point."
●​ "I couldn't agree more."
●​ "You're absolutely right."
●​ "That's precisely what I was thinking."

4. Expressing Disagreement:

●​ "I see your point, but..."


●​ "I beg to differ."
●​ "I'm afraid I don't agree."
●​ "That's not entirely true."
●​ "However, we must also consider..."
●​ "While that may be the case,..."
●​ "On the contrary..."

5. Countering Arguments:

●​ "While it is true that..., it is also important to note that..."


●​ "You raise a valid point, however..."
●​ "I understand your concern, but..."
●​ "That argument fails to consider..."
●​ "But what about..."
●​ "This overlooks the fact that..."

6. Making Concessions:

●​ "While I concede that..., it is important to remember that..."


●​ "Although it is true that..., we must also consider..."
●​ "Even though this may be the case,..."

7. Emphasizing a Point:

●​ "It is crucial to understand that..."


●​ "It is essential to recognize that..."
●​ "We must not forget that..."
●​ "This is particularly important because..."
●​ "Let me emphasize that..."

8. Clarifying a Point:

●​ "What I mean is..."


●​ "In other words..."
●​ "To put it simply..."
●​ "Let me rephrase that."

9. Summarizing Arguments:

●​ "To sum up..."


●​ "In conclusion..."
●​ "Therefore..."
●​ "Thus..."
●​ "As a result..."
●​ "Consequently..."

10. Asking Questions:

●​ "What evidence do you have to support that?"


●​ "Can you elaborate on that point?"
●​ "How do you respond to the argument that...?"
●​ "But what about...?"

Additional Tips:

●​ Be clear and concise: Use simple language and avoid jargon.


●​ Be logical: Organize your arguments in a clear and coherent manner.
●​ Be respectful: Listen to your opponent's arguments and respond politely.
●​ Be confident: Speak clearly and confidently, even if you are nervous.
●​ Practice: The more you practice debating, the better you will become.

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