## Step 5 - Speaking

Have a debate about dating
You have read a text about dating. Now you are going to debate about the subject.

Preparation

- Make groups of four.
- Read the statement.
- Read the descriptions of the four roles and decide who is going to do what.
- Prepare your roles.
- If needed, write down some words to help you during the conversation.

Having the debate

1. Role A introduces the subject.
2. Role B gives their arguments in favour of the statement.
3. Role C reacts to B’s arguments and gives their arguments against the statement.
4. Role B reacts to C’s arguments.
5. Role A thanks Role B and C and says who the winner of the debate is and why.

Statement

You should be at least 18 years old before you start dating.

Role A You are going to lead and judge the debate. You will introduce the topic and the statement at the beginning of the debate. Make sure your introduction is 1-2 minutes long. At the end of the debate you are going to decide who won the debate. Give at least one argument as to why that person won. Role B You are going to argue in favour of the statement. Prepare at least two arguments about why you should be 18 years old before you start dating. Role C You are going to argue against the statement. Prepare at least two arguments about why you can start dating before you are 18 years old.