language learning center · B1 · Lesson 5
Comparing options
Compare advantages and drawbacks before reaching a balanced choice.
Step 1 of 8 — Dialogue
~4 min~30 min total
Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.
Maya
Should we take the early flight or the overnight train?
Leo
The flight is much faster, whereas the train is cheaper and takes us straight to the center.
Maya
On the other hand, we’d lose a night’s sleep on the train.
Leo
That’s true. Overall, I think the flight is worth the extra cost this time.
Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.
These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.
The main advantage is…
The main advantage is…
The drawback is…
The drawback is…
…whereas…
The flight is much faster, whereas the train is cheaper and takes us straight to the center.
On the other hand…
On the other hand, we’d lose a night’s sleep on the train.
Overall, I think…
That’s true. Overall, I think the flight is worth the extra cost this time.
Which response reaches a balanced conclusion?
Listen, then choose what you heard.
Write a reply to this line. Use a phrase from the lesson.
Should we take the early flight or the overnight train?
Answer before viewing the model
Answer in your own words. Record yourself, listen back, and then compare your response with the model answer.
Compare two real options using one advantage, one drawback, and a conclusion.
Choose two products, routes, jobs, courses, or weekend plans.
Make a shared choice in English
Learning rewards
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- 1. The main advantage is…
- 2. The drawback is…
- 3. …whereas…
- 4. On the other hand…
- 5. Overall, I think…