Intermediate

...Well, I do, and today, I’m going to talk about it. In this talk, I will begin by talking about how regu- lar exercise can improve health and reduce obesity. I will then talk about the social benefits of taking part in team sports. Finally, I will talk about how regular exercise can improve emotional well-being, concentration and resilience’.  Encourage students to support their case with reasons and evidence. Continuing the example of exercise, a student might say: ‘Regular exercise can play a major role in helping you to lead a healthier life. According to the NHS, regular physical activity can lower the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by up to 35%’. [Source: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/ fitness/Pages/Whybeactive.aspx [Date assessed: 23/04/2018]  Ask students to summarise why they believe in their case when concluding their talk. Remember, they should not introduce any new evidence here, but rather draw on the information they have already presented in order to come to a conclusion .

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