C1writing
C1 German Writing: A Formal Position Statement
Learn to write a nuanced C1 German position statement with qualifications, counterarguments and recommendations.
Explanation
Read first, then practiseEine Stellungnahme verfassen
A strong position statement defines the issue, states a differentiated thesis, weighs evidence and counterarguments, and proposes a justified conclusion or recommendation.
Useful formulations include Es lässt sich nicht bestreiten, dass ..., Dem ist jedoch entgegenzuhalten, dass ..., Unter der Voraussetzung, dass ... and Daraus ergibt sich die Notwendigkeit, ....
Exercise 1: Nuanced argumentation
Choose the most appropriate formal formulation.
1
Acknowledge a generally accepted point.
2
Introduce a counterargument.
3
Qualify a recommendation.
4
Express a consequence formally.
5
Refer cautiously to evidence.
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation. Comments are reviewed before publication.
Sign in to comment