Taking Part in a Seminar
Enter an academic discussion, refer to a reading and ask a tutor for clarification.
Learning objectives
- Enter an academic discussion, refer to a reading and ask a tutor for clarification.
Target language
Hedging and reporting language for interpreting a text
May I build on that point?
Could you clarify what the passage means by …?
build on a point
qualify a claim
interpret a passage
seek clarification
offer a counterexample
- build on a point
- qualify a claim
- interpret a passage
- seek clarification
- offer a counterexample
Who this lesson is for
B2 adult learners · General English · Speaking.
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