
Debating is not only about stating your opinions, but also about challenging contradicting ones.

Hmm…that’s difficult. I don’t know how to…

Don’t worry. You can take up the challenge, for example, by expressing your doubts.


That’s a good idea! I wonder how I can explore my rebuttal statement.

My suggestion is that you include some concern about opinions that oppose yours in your rebuttal statements.


Suddenly, debating doesn’t seem so scary anymore. I just didn’t know how to make my argument.

Hahaha, Knowledge is power! I’d like to teach you another technique. You can compete in a debate by showing partial understanding of opinions contradicting yours.


I guess it’s also effective to compete an opponent by pointing out the gap between the presumptions and reality and offer your evidence for it.

You are right! Here are some expressions for the tactic.


In addition to the expressions we have learned so far, I’d like to tell you the useful ones. You can use them when emphasizing your opinions.


We have learned a large number of expressions. Please watch the video below to make sure of the pronunciation of the phrases we have learned.