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C1 Level C1 · TCF Canada Writing: A1 to C2

C1 · Compare two views and argue with nuance

Write task 3: summarise two opposing documents, compare them and defend a nuanced position.

16 min · 9 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Reformulate two opinions without copying
  • Use concession: certes… mais, bien que + subjunctive
  • Write a 120–180 word argued comparison
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Task 3: present both views (in your words) → compare → give your position.
  • 2Concession: certes… mais / toutefois; bien que + subjunctive; même si + indicative.
  • 3Comparison: alors que, tandis que, contrairement à, de même que.
  • 4Reporting verbs: soutenir, déplorer, nuancer, mettre en garde, plaider pour.

Key vocabulary

contre-productifcounterproductive
encadrésupervised
décelerto detect
mettre l’accent surto emphasise
un constatan observation