Unit 4 · Lesson 3
Discussing Global Issues
The opinion phrases, concession language, and discussion strategies you need for the examiner conversation: the 6–9 minutes where Criterion C interactive skills are fully tested.
Key idea
Every good oral answer has three parts: opinion + reason + example. Say what you think, explain why, and give a specific example. Never just say oui or non.
Opinion → Reason → Example
Opinion: À mon avis, c'est un problème grave.
Reason: Parce que les émissions augmentent.
Example: Par exemple, en 2023, les températures ont battu des records.
Discussion phrases
Click a card to flip it. These phrases are what high-scoring students actually say.
Global issue discussion language
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French
À mon avis…
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English
In my opinion…
Safe, clear opener for sharing a personal view. Use it confidently in the discussion phase.
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Match the pairs
Match each discussion phrase to its English meaning.
Discussion phrases
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Click a French word, then click its English match.
Quick quiz
Apply discussion strategies to realistic examiner questions.
Discussing global issues quiz
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The examiner asks: 'Pensez-vous que les gouvernements font assez pour lutter contre le changement climatique?' A strong answer begins with:
Listen to the question — it tells you the tense
The examiner's wording is a direct signal. Use it to choose the right tense — it's one of the clearest ways to show Criterion A range.
Examiner asks…
“Que feriez-vous dans cette situation ?”
“What would you do in this situation?”
→ Answer in the conditional
« Je ferais davantage d'efforts pour… »
« Je choisirais de… parce que… »
« Ce serait important de sensibiliser… »
« J'essaierais de convaincre… »
Examiner asks…
“Que faut-il faire pour que les choses changent ?”
“What must be done so that this changes?”
→ Answer in the subjunctive
« Il faut que nous agissions immédiatement. »
« Pour que les choses changent, il est essentiel que… »
« Afin que la situation s'améliore, il faudrait que… »
« Il est nécessaire que les gouvernements prennent… »
All four units complete.
Take the Unit 4 test and you've finished the full IB French B SL course. Good luck on your exams.