Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Terminale professionnelle · CEFR B1 → B1+

Week 10 Work-life balance: a debate

By Friday, you can give and defend an opinion, agree and disagree politely.

Spoken interaction and argued writing: work and free time (B1+).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · Agreeing and disagreeing 35 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however 40 min
  3. Lesson 3 · An opinion essay 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Lesson 1 · 35 min

Agreeing and disagreeing

Objective

Agree and disagree politely.

The lesson

To agree: I agree with you. That's true. Exactly! To partly agree: I see your point, but… To disagree politely: I'm not sure I agree. I'm afraid I disagree, because… Always give a reason.

Worked example

Jade: I think a four-day week would make workers happier.

Ben: I see your point, but some shops need to open six days a week.

Jade: That's true, but the team could take turns.

Ben: I'm afraid I disagree. Customers want to see the same people.

Jade: Maybe, but tired workers make more mistakes.

Listen to the model

I see your point, but… = partial agreement. That's true, but… = concession. I'm afraid I disagree… = polite disagreement.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete the expressions.

  1. I with you.
  2. I see your , but…
  3. I'm I disagree.
  4. That's , but…
  5. When you disagree, always give a .

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record a short debate with two voices: 'Should every worker have a four-day week?' 3 turns each.

Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · I see your point, but… · I'm afraid I disagree, because…

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 10 · Lesson 1

Agreeing and disagreeing

Agree and disagree politely.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

afraid · agree · point

To agree: I with you. That's true. Exactly! To partly agree: I see your , but… To disagree politely: I'm not sure I agree. I'm I disagree, because… Always give a reason.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. I with you.
  2. I see your , but…
  3. I'm I disagree.
  4. That's ( truth / truly / true ), but…
  5. When you disagree, always give a .

3. Record a short debate with two voices: 'Should every worker have a four-day week?' 3 turns each.

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Lesson 2 · 40 min

Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however

Objective

Express contrast in complex sentences.

The lesson

Although + clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long. Whereas compares two facts: Office workers have weekends free, whereas chefs often work on Saturdays. However starts a new sentence: The job is hard. However, it is never boring.

Worked example

Although many young workers want more free time, they also want good salaries. Some jobs allow working from home, whereas others, like nursing or building, require being on site. Shorter weeks can reduce stress. However, they can be difficult to organise in small companies.

Listen to the model

Although + clause. whereas = in comparison. However, at the start of a sentence with a comma.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Choose the right linker.

  1. the pay is good, the hours are long.
  2. Office workers work at home, builders work on site.
  3. The job is hard. , it is interesting.
  4. However is followed by a .
  5. it rained, we worked outside.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write 5 sentences about work and free time with although, whereas and however.

Sentence starters: Although…, … · …, whereas… · … However,…

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 10 · Lesson 2

Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however

Express contrast in complex sentences.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

Although · However · Whereas

+ clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long. compares two facts: Office workers have weekends free, whereas chefs often work on Saturdays. starts a new sentence: The job is hard. However, it is never boring.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. ( Although / However / Whereas ) the pay is good, the hours are long.
  2. Office workers work at home, ( however / although / whereas ) builders work on site.
  3. The job is hard. ( Although / However / Whereas ), it is interesting.
  4. However is followed by a .
  5. ( Although / However ) it rained, we worked outside.

3. Write 5 sentences about work and free time with although, whereas and however.

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Lesson 3 · 45 min

An opinion essay

Objective

Write a structured opinion essay of 120 words.

The lesson

An opinion essay has an introduction (the question and your opinion), two paragraphs with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that repeats your opinion in new words. Use linkers: Firstly, Moreover, However, To conclude.

Worked example

Is free time more important than money? In my opinion, both matter, but free time comes first. Firstly, rest helps people work better: a tired electrician makes mistakes. Moreover, free time is for family, sport and friends. However, a good salary is necessary to pay the rent. To conclude, I believe a balance is essential, but I would choose a job with reasonable hours.

Listen to the model

Question + opinion → argument 1 + example → argument 2 → concession (However) → conclusion.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Find the parts of the essay.

  1. The essay starts with the .
  2. The first argument starts with .
  3. adds a second argument.
  4. introduces the opposite idea.
  5. The conclusion starts with To .

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write an opinion essay (120 words): 'Is free time more important than money?'

Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · Firstly,… Moreover,… However,… · To conclude, I believe…

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Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Terminale · English · Week 10 · Lesson 3

An opinion essay

Write a structured opinion essay of 120 words.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

introduction · paragraphs · repeats

An opinion essay has an (the question and your opinion), two with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that your opinion in new words. Use linkers: Firstly, Moreover, However, To conclude.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. The essay starts with the .
  2. The first argument starts with .
  3. ( However / Moreover / To conclude ) adds a second argument.
  4. ( Moreover / However ) introduces the opposite idea.
  5. The conclusion starts with To .

3. Write an opinion essay (120 words): 'Is free time more important than money?'

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