( B1 ) B1 — Leçon 18
Debates & Real-Life Discussions
Exprimer son opinion, être d'accord ou en désaccord, donner des raisons et des exemples, nuancer son point de vue et trouver un compromis dans une discussion de la vie réelle.
( 01 ) Introduction
🎯 Objectifs de la leçon
Dans cette leçon, vous apprenez à débattre et à discuter en anglais : exprimer votre opinion, expliquer pourquoi vous pensez quelque chose, être d'accord ou en désaccord, présenter des arguments avec des exemples, nuancer votre opinion et trouver un compromis.
Vous travaillerez I think, I believe, in my opinion, agree with et disagree with, les comparatifs (better than, more useful than, as important as) et les connecteurs because, so, therefore, however et although.
Exprimer clairement son opinion.
Expliquer pourquoi on pense quelque chose.
Être d'accord ou en désaccord avec quelqu'un.
Présenter des arguments simples.
Demander l'opinion d'une autre personne.
Comparer différents points de vue.
Nuancer son opinion.
Interrompre poliment une discussion.
Défendre son point de vue.
Reconnaître un argument différent.
Parvenir à un compromis.
Utiliser I think, I believe, in my opinion, however, although, because, therefore.
Utiliser agree / disagree avec des expressions de justification.
Participer à une discussion de 3 à 5 minutes.
( 02 ) Vocabulary
📚 Vocabulaire des débats et des opinions
A. Opinions & arguments — opinions et arguments
opinion
l'opinion
point of view
le point de vue
idea
l'idée
argument
l'argument
reason
la raison
example
l'exemple
fact
le fait
evidence
la preuve
B. Debates & ideas — débats et idées
advantage
l'avantage
disadvantage
l'inconvénient
benefit
le bénéfice / l'avantage
problem
le problème
solution
la solution
discussion
la discussion
debate
le débat
topic
le sujet
question
la question
answer
la réponse
C. Verbs — les verbes de la discussion
agree
être d'accord
disagree
ne pas être d'accord
discuss
discuter
argue
soutenir / argumenter
explain
expliquer
suggest
suggérer
support
soutenir
defend
défendre
consider
considérer / examiner
compare
comparer
accept
accepter
reject
rejeter
understand
comprendre
convince
convaincre
persuade
persuader
mention
mentionner
clarify
clarifier / préciser
respond
répondre
interrupt
interrompre
compromise
trouver un compromis
( 03 ) Useful Expressions
💬 Expressions utiles
A. Donner son opinion
I think...
Je pense que…
I believe...
Je crois que…
In my opinion...
À mon avis…
From my point of view...
De mon point de vue…
As far as I'm concerned...
En ce qui me concerne…
Personally, I think...
Personnellement, je pense que…
B. Être d'accord
I agree with you.
Je suis d'accord avec toi / vous.
I completely agree.
Je suis totalement d'accord.
That's a good point.
C'est un bon argument.
You're absolutely right.
Tu as tout à fait raison.
I see your point.
Je comprends ton point de vue.
C. Ne pas être d'accord
I don't agree with you.
Je ne suis pas d'accord avec toi / vous.
I disagree.
Je ne suis pas d'accord.
I'm not sure I agree.
Je ne suis pas sûr d'être d'accord.
I see your point, but...
Je comprends ton point de vue, mais…
I understand what you mean. However,...
Je comprends ce que tu veux dire. Cependant…
D. Donner des raisons et des exemples
because...
parce que…
The main reason is...
La principale raison est…
For example...
Par exemple…
That's because...
C'est parce que…
One advantage is...
Un avantage, c'est…
One disadvantage is...
Un inconvénient, c'est…
( 04 ) Grammar
🧠 Débattre et discuter
1. I think / I don't think
I think online learning is very useful.
I think + phrase : donner une opinion.
I don't think it is a good idea.
I don't think + phrase : opinion négative (pas de not après think dans la phrase).
2. agree with / disagree with
I agree with you.
agree with + personne : être d'accord avec quelqu'un.
I disagree with this opinion.
disagree with + chose/personne : ne pas être d'accord.
3. because, so, therefore
because → la cause · so → la conséquence · therefore → par conséquent.
I prefer the office because I enjoy communicating with my colleagues.
because = parce que (exprime la cause).
It saves time, so he can concentrate better.
so = donc (exprime la conséquence).
Public transport is convenient; therefore, cities should improve it.
therefore = par conséquent (formel, après ;).
4. although / however
although → bien que (contraste avant une clause) · however → cependant (contraste, après ;).
Although working from home saves time, Anna prefers the office.
although = bien que (contraste avant une clause).
Cars are comfortable; however, they increase traffic.
however = cependant (contraste, après ;).
5. Comparatifs : better than, more useful than, less expensive than, as important as
adjectif court + -er than · more/less + adjectif long + than · as + adjectif + as pour l'égalité.
Online learning is cheaper than traditional learning.
adjectif court + -er than : comparatif.
This solution is more useful than the other one.
more + adjectif long + than : comparatif.
Public transport is less expensive than using a car.
less + adjectif + than : moins … que.
Working from home is more convenient than travelling every day.
more convenient than : plus pratique que.
Health is as important as money.
as + adjectif + as : aussi … que (égalité).
Structure pour débattre
I think… / In my opinion… / The main reason is… / For example… / I see your point, but… / One advantage is… / One disadvantage is… / I suggest that we… / We could find a compromise.
Cette structure en sept étapes (opinion, raison, exemple, contre-point, avantages, inconvénients, compromis) convient à toutes vos discussions et débats.
( 05 ) Conversation
💬 Is Online Learning Better Than Traditional Learning?
John
What do you think about online learning?
Que penses-tu de l'apprentissage en ligne ?
Mary
I think online learning is very useful because people can study from home.
Je pense que l'apprentissage en ligne est très utile parce que les gens peuvent étudier depuis chez eux.
John
I agree that it is convenient. However, I think traditional classes are better for some students.
Je suis d'accord que c'est pratique. Cependant, je pense que les cours traditionnels sont meilleurs pour certains étudiants.
Mary
Why do you think so?
Pourquoi penses-tu cela ?
John
Because students can communicate directly with their teachers and classmates.
Parce que les étudiants peuvent communiquer directement avec leurs professeurs et leurs camarades.
Mary
That's a good point. But online learning can also provide opportunities to communicate with people from different countries.
C'est un bon argument. Mais l'apprentissage en ligne peut aussi offrir des occasions de communiquer avec des personnes de différents pays.
John
That's true. Another advantage is that students can study at their own speed.
C'est vrai. Un autre avantage est que les étudiants peuvent étudier à leur propre rythme.
Mary
Exactly. In my opinion, the best solution is to combine both methods.
Exactement. À mon avis, la meilleure solution est de combiner les deux méthodes.
John
I agree with you. A combination of online and traditional learning could be very effective.
Je suis d'accord avec toi. Une combinaison d'apprentissage en ligne et traditionnel pourrait être très efficace.
Mary
Yes. That way, students can benefit from both approaches.
Oui. Ainsi, les étudiants peuvent profiter des deux approches.
( 06 ) Listening
🎧 Two Opinions About Working From Home
Écoutez l’enregistrement sans lire le script, puis répondez aux 5 questions.
1. Why does James like working from home?
2. What does Anna prefer?
3. Why does Anna prefer the office?
4. What do they agree about?
5. What solution do they suggest?
Score : 0 / 5
( 07 ) Reading
📖 Different Opinions About Public Transport
Many people believe that public transport is an important part of modern cities. Buses, trains and other forms of public transport can help reduce traffic and pollution.
However, some people prefer using private cars. They believe that cars are more comfortable and convenient, especially for families or people who live far from the city center.
Public transport is usually less expensive than using a car, but it can sometimes be crowded or delayed. Private cars offer more flexibility, but they can increase traffic and pollution.
In my opinion, both forms of transport have advantages and disadvantages. Cities should improve public transport while also encouraging people to use it more often.
1. What can public transport help reduce?
2. Why do some people prefer private cars?
3. What is one disadvantage of public transport?
4. What is one disadvantage of private cars?
5. What does the writer recommend?
Score : 0 / 5
( 08 ) Speaking
🗣️ Parlons opinions et débats
Répondez à chaque question, puis justifiez votre réponse avec because, however, although, for example, etc.
What is your opinion about social media?
Exemple : I think social media is useful, because it helps people stay in contact.
Do you think people spend too much time online?
Exemple : Yes, I believe many people spend too much time online, for example on their phones all evening.
Is working from home a good idea?
Exemple : In my opinion, it is a good idea, because it saves time.
Do you prefer cities or villages?
Exemple : Personally, I prefer cities, because there are more opportunities.
Is public transport important?
Exemple : I think public transport is very important, because it reduces traffic and pollution.
Should young people use smartphones at school?
Exemple : I don't think young people should use smartphones at school, however they can be useful for learning.
Is learning English important for your future?
Exemple : Yes, I believe English is important for my future, because it gives more job opportunities.
What is more important: money or job satisfaction?
Exemple : I think job satisfaction is more important than money, although money is necessary.
Do you agree that technology makes life easier?
Exemple : I agree, because technology saves time; however, it can also create new problems.
What is one important problem in your community?
Exemple : I think traffic is an important problem, so we should use public transport more often.
( 09 ) Grammar Practice
✍️ 10 questions de grammaire
1. I ___ online learning is very useful.
2. I don't ___ it is a good idea.
3. I agree ___ you.
4. I ___ with this opinion.
5. This solution is ___ than the other one.
6. Public transport is less ___ than using a car.
7. ___ it is difficult, we have to try.
8. This solution is convenient; ___, it is expensive.
9. The main ___ is that it is cheaper.
10. For ___, public transport can reduce traffic jams.
Rappel : I think / I don't think → opinion · agree with / disagree with → accord ou désaccord · comparatifs : better than, more useful than, less expensive than, as important as · because → cause · so → conséquence · however / although → contraste.
( 10 ) Translation
🇫🇷 Traduisez en anglais
1. À mon avis, cette idée est intéressante.
2. Je suis d'accord avec toi.
3. Je ne suis pas d'accord avec cette opinion.
4. Je pense que cette solution est meilleure.
5. Je comprends ton point de vue, mais je ne suis pas d'accord.
6. La principale raison est que c'est moins cher.
7. Cette solution est pratique. Cependant, elle est chère.
8. Bien que ce soit difficile, nous devons essayer.
9. Par exemple, les transports publics peuvent réduire les embouteillages.
10. Je pense que nous devrions trouver un compromis.
( 11 ) Role-play
🎭 Two People, Two Opinions
Situation : deux personnes doivent décider si une entreprise doit permettre à ses employés de travailler régulièrement à domicile. Person A est favorable au télétravail, Person B préfère le travail au bureau. Chacun présente son opinion, donne des arguments, répond aux arguments de l'autre, reconnaît au moins un avantage du point de vue opposé et propose éventuellement un compromis. Utilisez I think, In my opinion, I agree with you, but, I see your point, however, One advantage is, One disadvantage is, For example, I suggest that we, We could find a compromise.
Role A — favorable au télétravail : présenter son opinion
I think working from home is better because employees save time.
Role B — favorable au bureau : présenter son opinion
In my opinion, working at the office is better because teamwork is easier.
Role A — donner un avantage
One advantage is that people can study and work in a quiet place.
Role B — reconnaître le point de l'autre, mais nuancer
I see your point, however, communication is more difficult at home.
Role B — donner un exemple
For example, solving a problem is faster when we talk together in the same room.
Role A — répondre et reconnaître un avantage opposé
I agree with you, but travelling to the office every day takes a lot of time.
Role B — proposer un compromis
I suggest that we work from home on some days and come to the office on other days.
Role A — accepter le compromis
That's a good point. We could find a compromise: two days at home and three days at the office.
Role B — confirmer l'accord
I agree with you. That way, employees can benefit from both options.
( 12 ) Final Quiz
📝 Quiz final — 10 questions
1. I ___ that this idea is interesting.
2. I don't agree ___ this opinion.
3. That's a ___, but I still disagree.
4. I see your ___, but I don't agree.
5. ___ my opinion, this solution is better.
6. This solution is convenient; ___, it is expensive.
7. ___ it is difficult, we have to try.
8. This solution is ___ than the other one.
9. For ___, public transport can reduce traffic jams.
10. I think we should find a ___.
( 13 ) Final Speaking Mission
🎤 Express and Defend Your Opinion
Sujet : exprimez et défendez votre opinion sur un sujet important de la vie quotidienne. Choisissez un des sujets suivants, présentez votre opinion, donnez au moins deux arguments, donnez un exemple, reconnaissez éventuellement un point de vue différent, répondez à ce point de vue et concluez clairement. Parlez pendant 3 à 5 minutes.
- Is social media good or bad for society?
- Is online learning better than traditional learning?
- Should people use public transport more often?
- Is technology making our lives better?
- Is it better to work for a company or start your own business?
- Choisissez un des cinq sujets proposés.
- Présentez votre opinion (I think… / In my opinion…).
- Donnez au moins deux arguments (The main reason is… / One advantage is…).
- Donnez un exemple (For example…).
- Reconnaissez éventuellement un point de vue différent (I see your point, but…).
- Expliquez pourquoi vous maintenez votre opinion (because… / however…).
- Concluez clairement (In conclusion, I believe…).
Utilisez naturellement : I think · I believe · In my opinion · The main reason is… · For example… · I see your point, but… · however · although · In conclusion, I believe…
Évaluation : Vocabulary 20 · Grammar 20 · Fluency 20 · Pronunciation 15 · Organization & Content 15 · Communication 10 — Total 100 points.
Good morning. Today I would like to give and defend my opinion about a simple question: should people use public transport more often? In my opinion, the answer is yes, we should use public transport more often. First, the main reason is that public transport reduces traffic. For example, if many people take the bus or the train, there are fewer cars in the streets and everybody travels faster. Second, public transport is less expensive than using a private car, because you don't pay for petrol, parking and repairs. Of course, I see the other point of view. I understand that private cars are more comfortable and more convenient, especially for families. However, cars increase traffic and pollution, and that is a problem for everyone in the city. Public transport can sometimes be crowded, but if cities improve it, it will become faster and more pleasant. In conclusion, I believe that public transport is more useful than private cars for modern cities, and I think we should use it more often. That way, we can reduce traffic and pollution, and cities will be better places to live. Thank you for listening.
( 14 ) Progression
✅ Terminer la leçon
Quand vous avez terminé les activités et le quiz final, marquez la leçon comme terminée.
Quiz : 0/10 · Exercices : 0 / 10 · Écoute : 0 / 5 · Lecture : 0 / 5
Taux de réussite global : 0 %
Continuez votre progression
Terminez les activités pour valider la leçon.