Unit 6 - Section 1: Written Expressions

Practice Quiz

Advanced Discussion and Debate Language

Master argumentative patterns, agreeing and disagreeing diplomatically, and sophisticated discussion techniques.

Presenting Arguments and Evidence

Introducing claims:
  • ～という見方みかたもあります。 - "There is also this perspective..."
  • ～という報告ほうこくがあります。 - "There is a report that..."
Supporting with evidence:
  • データから分かるように、～ - "As is clear from the data..."
  • ～という統計とうけいが示しています。 - "The statistics demonstrate that..."

Diplomatic Disagreement

Polite but clear opposition:
  • ご意見はよく分かりますが、異なる見方みかたもあります。 - "I understand your opinion, but there is another perspective."
  • その点に関しては、異議いぎがあります。 - "On that point, I must respectfully disagree."

Seeking Middle Ground

Finding compromise:
  • 両方の考えかんがえに一理いちりあります。 - "Both ideas have merit."
  • その場合ばあい、～という選択肢はどうでしょうか。 - "In that case, how about this option?"

Study Tips

Master Discussion Language:
  • Stay respectful: Disagreement doesn't mean rudeness
  • Listen actively: Understand others' points fully before responding
  • Vocabulary building: Learn domain-specific vocabulary for discussions
  • Join groups: Language exchange and discussion clubs provide practice
Course Navigation
Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz