Group discussion – WJECAgreeing and disagreeing

Being able to present ideas and opinions in an organised manner in a group discussion involves thorough planning, research and organisation. Consider which language patterns and vocabulary to use.

Part ofWelsh Second Language (WJEC)Speaking and listening

Agreeing and disagreeing

Being able to agree or disagree with other members of the group will allow you to give your own perspective on the subject.

The key words are:

  • cytuno – to agree
  • anghytuno – to disagree
  • Dw i’n cytuno gyda chi. – I agree with you.
  • Dw i’n anghytuno gyda chi. – I disagree with you.

Listen to Hannah, Sam and Matt discussing healthy eating. Listen in particular to the way they use cytuno.

Exercise

Here are the main points in this discussion:

Hannah:

  • Gordewdra ydy un o'r prif broblemau heddiw achos dydy pobl ddim yn gwybod sut i fwyta’n iach.
  • Dylai pawb fwyta diet cytbwys er mwyn osgoi problemau iechyd.
  • Mae’n anodd bwyta bwyd iach achos mae bwyd afiach yn fwy blasus.

Sam:

  • Mae mwy a mwy o bobl yn bwyta prydau parod yn lle ffrwythau a llysiau ffres.
  • Mae ffrwythau a llysiau’n flasus iawn.

Matt:

  • Mae llawer o bobl ifanc yn bwyta bwyd afiach fel siocled a chreision yn rhy aml.
  • Mae rhai bwydydd cyflym yn flasus ond mae rhai’n ofnadwy.

Do you agree or disagree with these points? Explain your reasons why.

Start with:

  • Dw i’n cytuno gyda Hannah achos…
  • Dw i’n anghytuno gyda Sam achos…