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[C+] Structuring Arguments

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

session

[ 'ses-shuhn ]

noun

- a period of time during which an event or activity happens.

The meeting session will start at 10 a.m.

commute

[ kuh-'myoot ]

verb

- to travel regularly between home and work or school.

I have to commute for 30 minutes every day to get to the office.

comprehensive

[ kom-pri-'hen-siv ]

adjective

- including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; thorough.

The report was comprehensive, covering every detail of the project.

valuable

[ 'val-yoo-uh-buhl ]

adjective

- worth a lot of money or something that is very useful or important.

Her advice was extremely valuable during the decision-making process.

it seems that

phrase

- a way to show that something appears to be true or likely.

It seems that everyone is excited about the trip.

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. on the one hand

  • to say one side of an idea or situation

2024_Structuring Arguments A

Dialogue

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Lisa

On the one hand, working from home is nice because you don’t have to commute.

Icon_Keiko

Mia

Yes, and you can work in a comfortable environment.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

But it can feel isolating.

Icon_Keiko

Mia

That’s true. It’s not ideal for everyone.

B. on the other hand

  • to say the opposite side of an idea or situation

2024_Structuring Arguments B

Dialogue

Icon_Learner

Kevin

The new system is faster, but on the other hand, it’s challenging to use.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

That’s why some people don’t like it.

Icon_Learner

Kevin

I understand, but we need to familiarize ourselves with it.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

Yes, maybe a comprehensive training session will help us.

C. be that as it may

  • a way to agree but give a different opinion

2024_Structuring Arguments C

Dialogue

Icon_Learner

Kevin

The report has some mistakes.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

Be that as it may, it’s still valuable for the project.

Icon_Learner

Kevin

I guess we can correct the mistakes later.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

Exactly! For now, let’s focus on the key points.

D. in a nutshell

  • to explain something in a short way

2024_Structuring Arguments E

Dialogue

Icon_Learner

Kevin

Can you tell me the plan again?

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

In a nutshell, we need to get more people to visit our website.

Icon_Learner

Kevin

How will we do that?

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

We’ll make more posts and share them on social media.

E. the other side of the coin

  • a different way to look at something

2024_Time Passing E

Dialogue

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

Starting a business costs a lot of money.

Icon_Learner

Kevin

Yes, but the other side of the coin is that you can make more money later.

Icon_Mentor

Lisa

That’s true. It’s a big risk, though.

Icon_Learner

Kevin

It is, but it’s also a big opportunity.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate collocations to complete each of the sentences.

on the one hand be that as it may
in a nutshell the other side of the coin
on the other hand

  1. , studying abroad is exciting because you get to experience a new culture.

  2. She apologized for being late. , the meeting had already ended.

  3. , we missed the train because we left the house too late.

  4. Social media helps us stay connected. is that it can also be addictive.

  5. I love the city; the countryside, , is too quiet for me.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.

2024_Structuring Arguments_Part III 1

1. ( on the one hand, crowded )

2024_Structuring Arguments_Part III 2

2. ( the other side of the coin, hard work )