The document discusses freedom of speech and related topics. It begins with general questions about what freedom of speech means, whether complete freedom is possible or desirable, and who should decide on its limits. It then provides vocabulary related to freedom of speech, reliable and unreliable information sources, and starting, maintaining and concluding a dialogue. The final section provides a structure for a monologue and suggests discussing the topic of a society under continual surveillance.

1. EOI - FREEDOM
DIALOGUE: FREEDOM OF SPEECH
MONOLOGUE: A SOCIETY UNDER CONTINUAL SURVEILLANCE
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2. CONVERSATION - Freedom of speech
GENERAL
1.What is freedom of speech?
2.Is complete freedom of speech possible? If it was, would it be desirable?
3.Who should decide on the limits of freedom? How?
4.Are you tolerant of hearing ideas which are against yours? What's your
fi
rst reaction?
5.To what extent are you free in your family to express your ideas?
6.Are there things you would like to talk about that you cannot? What are they?
7. Which country has more freedom of speech?
8.Many countries censor websites/TV/newspapers/… to control what their citizens
can and cannot see. Is this dangerous

3. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
VOCABULARY

4. FREEDOM OF SPEECH - VOCABULARY
Unreliable
Biased
Clickbait
Hoax
Impartial
To deceive
Reliable
Unbiased
Veri
fi
able
Trust
Source
Genuine
Intended
Misleading
Disinformation
On purpose
Missinformation
To undermine
To Discard people
To be hesitant
To be ill intended
To be naive
To be humble
Change ideas
Self-examination
Upbringing
Harmful
Hypocrite
Mental Health
To be brainwashed
Hate speech
Free speech
Propaganda
Shadow ban
Leak (news leak)

5. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
DIALOGUE

6. Expressing your opinion
I believe/think that…
In my opinion,…
The way I see it,…
If you ask me,…
I would say that…
It seems to me that…
As far as I’m concerned,…
Agreeing with your partner
I (totally) agree with you.
You’re dead right.
That’s (absolutely) true.
You’re (absolutely) right.
That’s a great idea.
I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I see what you mean.
I see it that way, too.
Yes, of course. | I think so, too.
Disagreeing with your partner
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree.
You may be right, but I have a different view.
That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m sorry, but I don’t agree.
Conceding arguments
While you might say that ..., it's important to remember that ...
I agree with you that ... On the other hand, ...
Although/even though it is true that... I believe that...
I agree/admit/concede that... , but we must remember that…
I can understand that... Nevertheless, ...
It's true/obvious/evident that ... However, ...
Agreeing & Disagreeing

7. Starting your discussion
Shall I start? / Yeah, go on.
Shall I go
fi
rst? / Of course, go ahead.
Is it okay if I start? / Sure, no problem.
Would you like to go
fi
rst? / Yes, why not?
Asking for your partner’s opinion
statement, don’t you think/agree?
statement , wouldn’t you agree?
statement, right?
Do you think…? | Do you believe that…?
What do you think about…?
How about…? | What about…?
What’s your take on…?
Concluding the discussion
I believe we have an agreement, don’t we?
So, do we have an agreement?
Shall we stick to…?
Shall we agree on..?
Changing the subject
As for + one of the options
In relation to + one of the options
As regards + one of the options
Regarding the question of the task,
Interacting

8. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 8-9 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
STUDENT
A
2- DIALOGUE
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
You have been following a controversy in the media over the Government’s decision to close down a satirical
magazine for its stridently irreverent tone. You support the measure. You start the conversation.
Satire no longer funny when offensive
Respect for public institutions undermined
Government intervention necessary to prevent disorder
Need for more emphasis on promoting positive values

9. DIALOGUE
• Your conversation should last about 8-9 minutes.
• Avoid short answers, take part and speak and listen to your partner
• Your partner’s information is different from yours.
• If possible, try to reach an agreement at the end of the conversation.
STUDENT
B
2- DIALOGUE
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
You have been following a controversy in the media over the Government’s decision to close down a satirical
magazine for its stridently irreverent tone. You oppose the measure. Your partner starts the conversation.
Irreverence and subversion: the whole point of satire
An ability to see the funny side is a sign of a healthy society.
Satire a way of identifying and righting what’s wrong with society
Existence of con
fl
icting values within the same society

10. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
MONOLOGUE

11. MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE
MONOLOGUE STRUCTURE:
1. Introduction: introduce the topic in a general way
2. Arguments (pros/cons): organise your ideas in different arguments,
and explain each topic in depth, trying to show all the pros and the cons
3. Personal Opinion: express your own personal ideas
4. Conclusion: summarise everything that you have said before, your personal
beliefs and other people’s beliefs or behaviours about the topic.

12. MONOLOGUE - SOCIETY UNDER SURVEILLANCE
Read the introduction to the topic and the suggestions. Use at least 3 of the ideas below.
You may add your own ideas. Talk for about 4- 4:30 minutes
No need to use the pictures
A SOCIETY UNDER CONTINUAL SURVEILLANCE
“Big Google is watching us”: no big deal?
Biometric identi
fi
cation: another invasion of privacy?
Nothing to hide, nothing to worry about?
More security but less freedom