Skills · C1 · Advanced
Persuasive Debate
Argue persuasively, respond to counterarguments and express careful nuance.
Master the language of debate: rhetorical techniques, phrases that structure an argument, debate idioms, political discourse and careful hedging.
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- Units
- 5
- Words & phrases
- 213
- Lessons
- 12
- Conversations
- 6
- Readings
- 6
What you’ll work through
The units in this course.
Each unit brings words, lessons, conversations, and readings together on one topic. Open one to see what’s inside.
Rhetorical Reasoning & Fallacies
Identify appeals, assumptions and weaknesses in an argument, then explain their effect without treating a label as a complete rebuttal.
39 words · 4 lessons
Building & Challenging Arguments
Sequence points, concede a valid objection, challenge a premise and state a conclusion without overstating the reasoning.
69 words · 2 lessons
Debate Idioms
Idiomatic expressions for arguing, persuading and holding your own in advanced Danish debate and discussion.
28 words · 2 lessons
Political Discourse
Advanced Danish political vocabulary for following debates, decoding party strategy and discussing power, ideology and rhetoric.
36 words · 2 lessons
Hedging, Directness & Nuance
Adjust the strength of a claim, qualify its scope and make a request appropriately direct without hiding the main point.
41 words · 2 lessons
Along the way
Check what sticks. Finish with proof.
- 1 × Course test
Pass the test to complete the course.
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