Lesson 49 drill — Discussion combo — hedge + generalise + diplomatic frame
On contemporary topics: hedge the opening, generalise carefully, acknowledge, then land.
Best opening for a careful opinion on technology:
Best generaliser:
Best diplomatic acknowledgement:
Most stereotyping:
Four-beat pattern for upper-intermediate discussion:
It's a double-edged ___ — both good and bad.
On ___ , I think it's been positive.
It cuts ___ ways.
If we look at the bigger ___ , the trend is improving.