Exercices B2 : participer à une discussion en anglais

Ces exercices vous aident à mettre en pratique les expressions clés du cours pour participer à une discussion en anglais avec aisance et courtoisie.

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Exercice 1 : Quelle formule choisir ?

Choisissez la réponse la plus appropriée pour chaque situation de discussion.

1. You want to give your opinion without imposing your point of view. What do you say?
   • You are completely wrong about this.
   • In my view, this approach seems more effective.
   • Stop talking, I want to speak now.
   • I don't care what anyone thinks.
2. Someone has just spoken and you want to take the floor politely. What do you say?
   • Be quiet, it's my turn.
   • Whatever you just said is irrelevant.
   • If I could just come in here, I'd like to add something.
   • I totally agree with everything you said.
3. You disagree with a colleague but you want to remain polite. What do you say?
   • That's absolutely ridiculous.
   • I see your point, but I'm not entirely convinced by that argument.
   • You never understand anything correctly.
   • I refuse to discuss this any further.
4. You want to make sure you have correctly understood the position of the person you are talking to before responding. What do you say?
   • Stop repeating yourself, it's annoying.
   • Are you saying that remote work reduces overall productivity?
   • I already knew what you were going to say.
   • That makes no sense at all.

Correction

1. In my view, this approach seems more effective.
2. If I could just come in here, I'd like to add something.
3. I see your point, but I'm not entirely convinced by that argument.
4. Are you saying that remote work reduces overall productivity?

Exercice 2 : Complétez la discussion

Complétez chaque réplique du dialogue en écrivant une phrase complète et naturelle en anglais, adaptée au contexte de la discussion.

1. Interviewer: Do you think companies should allow employees to work from home permanently?
   Vous (donnez votre opinion) : ___
2. Colleague: I believe social media is mostly harmful for teenagers.
   Vous (exprimez un désaccord poli) : ___
3. Moderator: Would anyone like to add something before we move on?
   Vous (prenez la parole) : ___
4. Participant: So basically, you're saying we should scrap the project entirely?
   Vous (clarifiez votre position) : ___

Correction

1. Personally, I think that allowing employees to work from home permanently can boost productivity and improve work-life balance.
2. I understand where you're coming from, but I would argue that social media can also provide teenagers with valuable opportunities for learning and connection.
3. Yes, if I may, I'd like to point out that we haven't yet considered the long-term economic impact of this decision.
4. Not exactly : what I'm suggesting is that we revisit the project timeline rather than abandon it altogether.

Exercice 3 : Reformulez avec tact

Reformulez chaque phrase en anglais pour qu'elle soit plus polie et appropriée dans une discussion formelle, tout en conservant le sens original.

1. You're wrong and your idea will never work.
2. Stop talking, I want to say something.
3. I don't care about your opinion, mine is better.
4. That's a stupid question, everyone knows the answer.

Correction

1. I'm afraid I don't quite agree ; I have some concerns about whether this idea would be feasible in practice.
2. Sorry to interrupt, but I'd really like to share a point on this if I may.
3. I appreciate your perspective, though I personally feel that a different approach might be more effective.
4. That's actually a good point to raise ; I think it's worth clarifying that for everyone in the group.