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The EU is an international organisation of sovereign unitary states. The USA is a federation.
The EU is an international organisation of sovereign unitary states. The USA is a federation.
Compare and contrast these two quite different forms of government.
European integration: Yes
European integration: Yes
Learn about free movement, travelling, working & studying, medical treatment, water quality, and clear air.
Barroso claims that Europe has a soul and that Europeans, especially young Europeans, will have to learn to trust the EU again. Why would he say that?
Make notes for further reference.
European integration: No
European integration: No
The authors of this text maintain that they oppose the EU because they love Europe. What do they mean by that?
Make notes for further reference.
Study the seven possible scenarios for Europe.
Study the seven possible scenarios for Europe.
What is your position? Explain.
Make notes for further reference.
The proposition:
The proposition:
"We will need to move towards a federation of nation states."
"We will need to move towards a federation of nation states."
Writing convincingly
Writing convincingly
Writing a good text is always challenging and time-consuming. Do not worry if you have to rewrite your speeches several times. That is how you learn.
Writing a good text is always challenging and time-consuming. Do not worry if you have to rewrite your speeches several times. That is how you learn.
Do like this:
Do like this:
Download the debate speech template and save two copies on your computer.
Draft your government speech.
Follow the structure given. Go section by section.
First study the step-by-step instructions in each section. Then overwrite them with your text.
Always start with an outline. Make sure each section includes relevant content.
Next, go sentence by sentence, then paragraph by paragraph.
Finally, write a full, cohesive text.
Make sure the text is not too intricate for you to deliver. Make any adjustments needed.
Draft your opposition speech
Follow the same procedure.
Seek feedback from your English teacher and your fellow students.
Practise, practise, practise.
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Evaluate your progress.
Evaluate your progress.
How do you feel about the EU now that you have argued for and against more integration?
What would you say to President Barroso almost a decade past his speech?
Is it possible to convince the opponents of the EU to change their mind? Why? Why not?
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