language learning center · B2 · Lesson 9
Evaluating proposals
Assess a proposal against explicit criteria and give a reasoned recommendation.
Step 1 of 8 — Dialogue
~4 min~35 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.
Aisha
In terms of cost, the second option is clearly stronger.
Ben
That is true, but we also need to take reliability into account.
Aisha
Judged on that basis, the first option may offer better long-term value.
Ben
I would recommend the first one, unless the initial budget is our overriding concern.
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.
In terms of…
In terms of cost, the second option is clearly stronger.
We need to take… into account.
We need to take… into account.
Judged on that basis,…
Judged on that basis, the first option may offer better long-term value.
The main drawback is…
The main drawback is…
I would recommend…, unless…
I would recommend…, unless…
Which recommendation makes its criterion and exception explicit?
Listen, then choose what you heard.
Write a reply to this line. Use a phrase from the lesson.
In terms of cost, the second option is clearly stronger.
Answer before viewing the model
Answer in your own words. Record yourself, listen back, and then compare your response with the model answer.
Evaluate two options in English using three criteria, one drawback, and a qualified recommendation.
Compare two real choices you may need to make soon.
Evaluate a proposal in English
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- 1. In terms of…
- 2. We need to take… into account.
- 3. Judged on that basis,…
- 4. The main drawback is…
- 5. I would recommend…, unless…