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Building an argument
Argue a position on city cars. Use: admittedly, that said, the flip side, a compelling case, it stands to reason, on the whole.
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Speak using a small set of target words so they stick in your active vocabulary.
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Argue a position on city cars. Use: admittedly, that said, the flip side, a compelling case, it stands to reason, on the whole.
Describe how your field has changed. Use: a shift, gradual, dramatic, disruptive, adapt, a turning point, phase out, roll out.
Describe a stressful period. Use at least four of: overwhelmed, apprehensive, drained, on edge, reassured, relieved, resentful, torn.
Give your view on everyday sustainability. Use: single-use, carbon footprint, offset, cut back, greenwashing, a knock-on effect, incentive.
Describe a memorable meal. Use: rich, bland, tender, crisp, zesty, hearty, overcooked, moreish, an acquired taste.
Talk about your health habits. Use: cut down on, work out, burnt out, get into a routine, sleep deprived, in moderation, a lifestyle change.
Give your opinion on working from home. Connect your points with: however, on the other hand, as a result, in addition, that said.
Discuss how you follow the news. Use: a headline, coverage, biased, a source, breaking, misleading, in-depth, clickbait, fact-check.
Negotiate a deadline or a price. Use: would you be able to, I was hoping for, could we meet in the middle, that works for me, on one condition.
Tell an anecdote using narrative connectors: it all started when, anyway, all of a sudden, the thing is, long story short, to cut a long story short.
Talk about something you achieved despite difficulty. Use: pull off, against the odds, pay off, a milestone, persevere, bounce back, hard-won.
Describe how a busy week went. Use: back-to-back, at short notice, put off, a tight schedule, running late, ahead of schedule, in the nick of time.