Discuss

Structure

Introduction: define key terms, explain the issue you are going to discuss

Positives: Make a point

Negatives: Introduce the other side of the argument

Conclusion: Overall what you think?

Phrases

• It can be argued that ...

• One may suggest ...

• It has been said that...

• According to ...

• Moreover...

• In addition to...

• Furthermore...

• On the other hand...

• Others argue that ...

• Alternatively...

• Nevertheless...

• In contrast to...

• To conclude...

• To sum up...

• In conclusion...

• Finally...

• Overall...