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Nuance and Ambiguity
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Nuance and Ambiguity

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What you'll learn

  • Talk about nuance and ambiguity with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about nuance and ambiguity.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • nuance
    nuance
    /nuance/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 7
2Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • nuance
    nuance
    /nuance/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 3 of 7
3Reading

Nuance and Ambiguity

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

Nuance and Ambiguity

Nuance and Ambiguity represents one of the more intellectually demanding areas of contemporary discourse. The nuances inherent in this subject require not only a sophisticated command of vocabulary and grammar, but also the ability to navigate ambiguity, construct layered arguments, and engage with abstract concepts at a level approaching that of an educated native speaker.

Comprehension

  1. 1.What is the main idea of this passage?

  2. 2.Why is this topic important?

  3. 3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?

Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks

Extended Practice

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or phrases.

Teacher
Teacher
Have you ever thought about nuance and ambiguity?
Student
Student
Yes, I have. I believe that ___
Teacher
Teacher
Interesting. What would you change about it?
Student
Student
I would change ___
Teacher
Teacher
And why is that important to you?
Student
Student
It's important because ___
Step 5 of 7
5Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about nuance and ambiguity.
A conversation about nuance and ambiguity.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Today we're discussing nuance and ambiguity. What's your experience with it?
Student
Student
Well, I've always been interested in nuance and ambiguity. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, nuance and ambiguity affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 7
6Picture prompts

Picture Discussion

Look at the images and answer the questions.

Ex. What can you see in this picture?
  1. nuance and ambiguity scene
    #1

    Describe what you see in this picture about nuance and ambiguity.

  2. people engaged in nuance and ambiguity
    #2

    What is happening in this image?

  3. nuance and ambiguity context
    #3

    How does this picture relate to today's topic?

Step 7 of 7
7Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuance and ambiguity?
  2. 2.How has nuance and ambiguity changed in recent years?
  3. 3.What advice would you give someone learning about nuance and ambiguity?
  4. 4.How is nuance and ambiguity different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?