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B2 Level B2 · TCF Canada Reading: A1 to C2

B2 · Opinion articles and argument

Follow an argument, separate facts from opinions and identify the author’s position.

14 min · 10 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Separate facts from opinions
  • Follow the logic of an argument
  • Identify the author’s position and purpose
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Facts can be checked; opinions use judgement words, “selon moi”, “il faut”, “on devrait”.
  • 2Purpose verbs: dénoncer, informer, convaincre, mettre en garde, nuancer, inciter.
  • 3Concession then position: “Il l’est… Mais…” → the position follows “mais”.
  • 4Watch quantities: un sur quatre ≠ la majorité; la plupart ≠ tous.

Key vocabulary

la mode éphémèrefast fashion
la déchargelandfill
flânerto stroll
infondéunfounded
inciter àto encourage to