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C1 Level C1 · TEF Canada Writing: A1 to C2

C1 · Section B: the argued letter

Write the letter of section B: react to a statement, defend your position with structured arguments, at least 200 words.

17 min · 8 activities

In this lesson you will

  • Structure an argued letter
  • Develop three arguments with examples
  • Refute the opposite view
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Lesson summary

The key points to remember, for revision.

  • 1Section B: a letter of at least 200 words in 35 minutes, defending your view.
  • 2Plan: opening + reference → thesis → 3 arguments + examples → refutation → conclusion + proposal → closing.
  • 3Refutation: Certains objecteront que… ; or… / On m’opposera que… ; pourtant…
  • 4Closing: Je vous prie d’agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de mes salutations distinguées.

Key vocabulary

le cyberharcèlementcyberbullying
précoceearly
objecterto object
oryet, however (in reasoning)
concilierto reconcile, balance