A little argument & discussion - What does your family argue about? Friends? - In your opinion is being argumentative a positive trait or a flaw? - Are there any benefits to arguing? Do you think it is best to argue or just walk away? Shy?

Must Must not I Bet (I’m sure)He must have left Korea. Can’tI’m sureHe can’t have left yet. CouldIt’s possible. (less than 100% certain) He could be sick. May Might Possibility less than 100%. He may be home. He might be home.

Uncertainty Maybe it will rain today It could rain today It will rain today It may rain today. I think

2. Giving opinions and reasons A. What do you think about … Smoking in public places? B. I think it's bad because other people have to smell others smoke! (What about you? / How do you feel (about it / topic sentence)? / Don't you think? / Isn't it true? ) A. Oh - I agree / disagree with you because... Try these Drinking in public places Dating someone in your program or who you work with. Men having to pay and plan social activities with girls. Students electing teachers Military service for men & women. Living with someone before marriage. Opinion statementReason I think (that), I agree (with), In my opinion, I'm for it, I'm in favour of it, Because, since, as, in view of the fact that, owing to the fact that, seeing (that/as), due to, through the following reasons, by reason of, etc I don't (think), I disagree (with), I'm against it, I'm opposed to it + statement of logical fact.

Rebuttal Alcohol ban on campusBanning mini-skirtsSingle parenting Bullying is a part of life The link between Video games and violence. Everyone is basically selfish Uni Food / Uni facilities / Uni help in finding employment etc Travelling abroad for English education. Married people lead a happier life than those who aren't. Counter argument. Think of arguments against these statements Vocab: But / I disagree / While... however... Simple A.I think children doing sport is a waste of school time. B.I disagree because B. While it might seem true, actually … B. That’s interesting however, … Harder A. What do you think about … B I think ______________ is a good idea because … (reason B1).. How about you? A. I disagree with you because … (reason A1)+/(counter to B1) B. (Counter reason A1)+/(reasonB2)+/(additions to reason B1)

Another structure of Comparative Argument Dialogue: Opinion I think girls are smarter than boys … I disagree, boys are much smarter than girls … why do you think … ? Reason Because girls get better grades than boys why do you think … ? Because boys usually have better jobs than girls Disagreement (counter argument) A. I disagree with you, having a better job doesn’t make men smarter B. Ok, but university results don’t just mean girls study harder … not that they’re smarter. Conclusion A. Maybe you are right, but there are many smart girls and boys B. Yes I think so … Have your own argument: Topics: cats V dogs, Pusan V Seoul, handsome V rich man/woman, soju V beer, movies V books, school V university, Flight Attendant V Public Servant, friend Vs. g.f / b.f (more important), etc

Game I think you are … because … Guilty, suspicious, Your face … your body language You are … I saw you …