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Communication 1

C. Listen to the conversation again and tick the phrases you hear.

Phrases to agree Phrases to disagree

I couldn’t agree with you more. I beg to differ.
I see where you’re coming from. I’d say the opposite is true.
No doubt about it. I’m not so sure about that.
You’re right about that. Not necessarily.
You’ve got a point there. That’s not always the case.

D. Work with a partner. Think of at least three more arguments for each of the points below.

Reasons why mobile technology is making Reasons why mobile technology is making
communication less effective communication more effective

Using emojis limits people’s vocabulary and People can talk to family and friends more often,
makes them unable to formulate more complex making relationships stronger.
sentences.

Now work with a new partner. Student A thinks mobile technology is making communication less
effective. Student B thinks mobile technology is making communication more effective. Discuss the
topic together, using your ideas from above and the phrases from exercise C.

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