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I have the feeling that…

I feel that…

I’m absolutely convinced that…

You can take it from me that…

I think/don’t think that…

In my opinion,…

Well, if you ask me…

As I see it…

The way I see it, …

Personally, I  believe/suppose/feel (that)…

I’m convinced that…

Expressing pros and cons

There are two sides to the question.

On the one hand…,on the other hand…

An argument for/ in favour of/ against if…

While admitting that…one should not fornet that…

Some people think that…,others say that…

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The main problem is…

The question of…

Speaking of…

What we have to decide is…

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Moreover,…

Furthermore,…

Another example of this is..

First, second, third…

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https://teflpedia.com/Abortion_conversation_questions

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This is a potentially controversial subject in some societies, and consequently some teachers may want to carefully consider if they wish to use all of these questions.

Is abortion legal or illegal in your country?

According to your religion is abortion permitted or not?

Which areas in the world have the most abortions? (Asia)

How many abortions do you think happen world wide? (approximately 50 million annually)

Where do you stand on the question of abortion? Which of these statements do you agree with most? Can you explain why you hold this view?

It's the mother's body and it's her choice.

Society should set xx (weeks or months) as the time limit for abortions.

Abortion should only be allowed under .... circumstances.

Abortion is murder and should not be carried out under any circumstances.

At what point do you think that we can call a foetus a "human being". At conception; at birth; at some point during pregnancy?

"Sex specific abortion" is carried out in some parts of the world. Parents use this to ensure that their child is (usually) male. What is your opinion of this practice?

Some pro-life campaigners deny abortion even in cases of rape, or where the mother's life would be in danger. What is your opinion?

Do you think the "morning after pill" is a form of birth control or abortion?

If a young teenage girl becomes pregnant and asks her doctor for an abortion - should the doctor have an obligation to tell her parents?

If you were the parent of a young teenage girl who became pregnant - what advice would you give her?

Birth control

Which is the best way to reduce the number of unwanted teenage pregnancies.

Give all children a strict religious upbringing.

Improve health and sex education.

Provide young people with free, or very cheap, contraception.

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This is a potentially controversial subject in some societies, and consequently some teachers may want to carefully consider if they wish to use all of these questions. Is abortion legal or illegal in your country? According to your religion is abortion permitted or not? Which areas in the world have the most abortions?

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https://www.myenglishpages.com/english/communication-lesson-useful-expressions-for-debating.php

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What is abortion?
Do you think abortion should be legal or illegal?
Do you think there are any special cases in which abortion is acceptable?
How does the law regard abortion in your country?
How does your religion or others treat abortion?
Do you think the morning after pill is the same as abortion?
Some people think doctors who carry out abortions are murderers. What do you think?
If your 13-year-old daughter became pregnant, what advice would you give her?
Why allow an unwanted baby to be born?
Does the mother have the right to control her own body?

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Work in pairs or small groups and decide whether you agree or disagree with the statements below:
1. It should be the woman's right to choose. Ultimately, it's her body and so it's her decision alone.
2. If you're mature enough to make a baby, then you're mature enough to take care of it.
3. A baby is still a person even before it is trorn.
4. Abortion is for the irresponsible.
5. I believe all life is sacred and so abortion is a criminal acr ro me.
6. With so many other options, like adoption, I don't see why abortion is ever necessary.
7. I don't agree with late-term abortions, but I think the so-called 'morning-after pill' is basically OK.
8. I don't believe in abortion laws - it's usually men who make them.
9. If abortion is illegal, it only means more backstreet abortions will happen and that is dangerous for thc women concerned.
10. Abortion is wrong and should be stopped at all costs, including bombing the clinics if necessary. One doctor from an abortion clinic was shot last month. He got what he deserved.

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Is abortion a social problem in your country?
Is abortion dangerous?
Do you sympathize with the pro-life argument?
Do you sympathize with the “right to choose” argument?
If a woman wants an abortion, what rights does the father have?
Is having an abortion a selfish choice?
Do you think abortions should be encouraged for girls of 12, 13 or 14 years old?
When is the fertilized egg a human being?
What do you think of back-street abortionists?
What would you want to tell the unborn child?

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Work in groups, prepare your arguments. List each argument separately. Be ready to present those. Try to use as many phrases as possible

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt4id7l99UA

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Abortion - Are you "Pro-Choice" or "Pro-Life"? - Debate in English

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Work in groups, prepare your arguments. List each argument separately. Be ready to present those. Try to use as many phrases as possible