Building an argument — use it in speaking and writing

Building an argument in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: argumentim-praktikePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will use “Building an argument” in a sentence or short situation of your own.

2. Discover

Look at the examples for “Building an argument — use it in speaking and writing” without translating word for word. Which Albanian form carries the key information?

3. Understand

To produce, choose a topic you could genuinely discuss. State your view, justify it and finish with a proposal or conclusion.

Sipas meje, puna nga shtëpia është e dobishme kur kursen kohë udhëtimi.Unë do ta kundërshtoja këtë vendim, sepse nuk shpjegon kostot.Për shembull, një orar fleksibël ndihmon prindërit.Megjithatë, duhet të vendosen kufij të qartë.Për këtë arsye, propozoj një provë njëmujore.Në përfundim, zgjidhja duhet të jetë praktike dhe e drejtë.

Watch out

Do not translate every word before understanding the overall message. Use clues from the text, situation and structure first.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Write three Albanian sentences linked to situations you could genuinely experience. Vary the subject, time or intention.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

Method: identify the goal, find useful clues, answer with precise information, then check that your answer matches the skill: argumenter et nuancer une opinion.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Building an argument” in a new example.
I can explain my choice and create my own example.