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Concession Language

إزاي تعترف بالرأي التاني وبعدين ترد عليه باستخدام although / despite / while it is true that / admittedly، وتستخدمها في الكتابة المتوازنة.

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الدرس ده عن إيه؟

Concession means admitting that the other side has a point before giving your own view. Concession language (although, despite, while it is true that, admittedly…) shows the writer is fair and aware of other opinions.

الدرس ده عن إزاي تعترف بنقطة صح عند اللي مختلف معاك، وبعدين ترد عليه وتقول رأيك. زي ما تقول لصاحبك: «ماشي، عندك حق إن المتحف بعيد… بس الزيارة تستاهل». الكلام ده بيخليك تبان عاقل ومتوازن، مش بتشوف ناحية واحدة بس.

في الكتاب المهارة دي في Unit 3: Echoes of the Past (صفحة 86) جوه Writing in Action: Concession Clauses مع أمثلة عن المتحف المصري الكبير (GEM)، والكتابة المطلوبة discursive paragraph فيها concession clauses (at least 3). وبترجع في Unit 6 (persuasive email و«Concede: Although…» في بوست الـ media club)، وUnit 7 («Although some people believe…, I think…» و«Concede: Although some quick successes are genuine…»)، وUnit 9 (discursive essay، والمقال عن الـ Buddy Bench فيه «Admittedly, …»).

الفكرة ببساطة: «صحيح… بس»

A concession has two parts: (1) the concession = the point you admit, and (2) the main idea = your answer or opinion, which is the stronger part.

أي جملة concession فيها نصّين:

الجزء	بيعمل إيه؟	مثال
1. Concession (الاعتراف)	بتعترف بنقطة الطرف التاني. ده الجزء الأضعف في جملتك.	Although the GEM is very large,
2. Main clause (الرد / رأيك)	رأيك إنت. ده الجزء الأقوى واللي القارئ يفتكره.	visitors can find their way easily with the help of guides.

خلي بالك: رأيك دايمًا بييجي في الجزء التاني (الـ main clause). لو قلبتهم المعنى بيتغير! قارن:

Although online tours are convenient, visiting in person is a unique experience.رأي الكاتب: الزيارة الحقيقية أحسن.
Although visiting in person is a unique experience, online tours are convenient.رأي الكاتب هنا: الجولة أونلاين أحسن. نفس الكلام والمعنى اتقلب!

أدوات الـ concession (جدول الكتاب + زيادات مهمة)

Each expression has its own grammar. The most important difference: some are followed by a clause (subject + verb), others by a noun phrase or -ing.

Expression	Grammar (بعدها إيه؟)	Example	ملاحظة
Although	+ clause (فاعل + فعل)	Although the GEM is very large, visitors can find their way easily.	مثال الكتاب. ممنوع but معاها
Even though	+ clause	Even though the GEM is not yet fully complete, it already attracts millions of visitors.	أقوى من although (= رغم إن… فعلًا)
Though	+ clause	Though the tickets are expensive, the visit is worth it.	أخف وأقل رسمية
Despite / In spite of	+ noun phrase أو -ing	Despite its modern design, the GEM places ancient history at its heart.	ممنوع despite of
Despite the fact that	+ clause	Despite the fact that the museum is far, many families visit it.	طريقة تحط clause بعد despite
While it is true that…,	+ clause, + main clause	While it is true that the museum cannot display every artefact, it offers a remarkable selection.	مثال الكتاب. رسمي ومناسب للكتابة
Admittedly, …; however, …	جملة كاملة + ; however, + جملة كاملة	Admittedly, building such a museum takes many years; however, the result is worth the wait.	الـ ; هنا بتربط جملتين مستقلتين
It may be argued that…; nevertheless, …	جملة كاملة + ; nevertheless, + جملة	It may be argued that digital tours are convenient; nevertheless, visiting in person is a unique experience.	مثال الكتاب
Although some people believe…, I think…	+ clause, + رأيك	Although some people believe hobbies should stay hobbies, I think they can become careers.	من Unit 3 و Unit 6 و Unit 7
I understand your concern, but…	جملة + but + جملة	I understand your concern, but the corridor will also protect your crops from floods.	مهذب ومناسب في الإيميل والـ role-play (زي إيميل Unit 6)
Granted, … / It is true that…, but…	جملة كاملة	It is true that fast fashion is cheap, but its real cost is hidden.	بسيطة ومفيدة
…, yet …	جملة + yet + جملة	One small garden cannot feed a whole town, yet it teaches children where food comes from.	yet = بس / ومع ذلك (Unit 9 بيستخدم Yet بنفس الفكرة)

أهم مقارنة: Although ولا Despite؟

Although / Even though + subject + verb. Despite / In spite of + noun / -ing. Both mean the same thing.

السؤال ده بييجي كتير جدًا. القاعدة السهلة: بص على اللي بعد الفراغ:

بعد الفراغ	استخدم	Example
فاعل + فعل (it was, people think)	Although / Even though / Though	Although it was raining, we visited Karnak.
اسم (the rain, its size)	Despite / In spite of	Despite the rain, we visited Karnak.
فعل بـ -ing (being, having)	Despite / In spite of	Despite being tired, we visited Karnak.
the fact that + clause	Despite / In spite of	Despite the fact that it was raining, we visited Karnak.

إزاي تحوّل من Although لـ Despite (سؤال إعادة صياغة):

Although the river is polluted, fishermen still depend on it.الأصل: although + clause.
Despite the pollution of the river, fishermen still depend on it.طريقة 1: حوّلنا الجملة لاسم (pollution).
Despite the river being polluted, fishermen still depend on it.طريقة 2: اسم + -ing.
Despite the fact that the river is polluted, fishermen still depend on it.طريقة 3 (الأسهل والأضمن): the fact that + نفس الجملة.
Although she was nervous, Nour played the violin beautifully. → Despite being nervous, Nour played the violin beautifully.لما الفاعل واحد في الجملتين (she = Nour) ممكن نستخدم -ing على طول.

الترقيم: الفاصلة والـ semicolon

Put a comma after the concession clause when it comes first. Use a semicolon before however / nevertheless only when it joins two complete sentences.

لو الـ concession في الأول: حط فاصلة بعدها: Although it is expensive, the trip is worth it.
لو جت في الآخر: غالبًا مفيش فاصلة: The trip is worth it although it is expensive.
however / nevertheless مش زي although: دي بتربط جملتين كاملتين. يا تبدأ بيها جملة جديدة: …many years. However, the result… يا تستخدم semicolon يربط الجملتين: …many years; however, the result… وبعدها فاصلة دايمًا.
✗ متكتبش: Many years, however the result… (فاصلة بس بين جملتين كاملتين غلط).

استخدامها في الكتابة: Concede → Counter → Evidence

In discursive and persuasive writing, a strong concession follows three steps: concede (admit the other view), counter (give your answer), support (add evidence).

Step	يعني إيه؟	Example
1. Concede	اعترف بالنقطة	Admittedly, wildlife corridors take land that farmers could use;
2. Counter	رد بقوة	however, they protect species that keep the whole ecosystem healthy.
3. Evidence (E of JRE)	دليل أو مثال	For example, corridors have already helped elephants and wolves move safely between habitats.

ده مرتبط بالـ JRE بتاع الكتاب: الـ concession بتخلي الـ Justify بتاعك أقوى، لأنك بتورّي إنك فكرت في الرأي التاني وبرضه رأيك صامد.

أمثلة من مواضيع الوحدات

Although social media spreads news quickly, it cannot replace professional documentation.U3: بنعترف إن السوشيال سريعة، ورأينا إن التوثيق المحترف أهم.
Despite their high cost, museums protect a nation's memory.despite + noun phrase (their high cost).
While it is true that some artefacts were taken from their countries, museums have kept them safe for centuries.رأي واحد من الرأيين في الكتاب صفحة 95 + concession.
I understand your concern, but a fair compromise might protect both the farmers and the birds.U6: لغة role-play و email مهذبة.
Even though some environmental problems are truly serious, scary posts can make people stop trusting real scientists.U6: فكرة بوست الـ media club (concede قبل ما تنقد البوست).
Although some people believe passion is enough, I think success needs years of quiet effort.U7: الجملة الجاهزة اللي في Build your ideas.
Admittedly, a hobby can become stressful when it turns into a job; nevertheless, many people find it more meaningful.U7: Admittedly + ; nevertheless,.
In spite of feeling shy, Omar joined the school choir.U9: in spite of + -ing.
It may be argued that online communities are not real; however, they can give isolated teenagers genuine support.U9: It may be argued that + ; however,.
Although a few clothing brands now use recycled cotton, most still produce far more clothes than people need.U10: concede في موضوع الـ greenwashing والـ fast fashion.

أشهر الأخطاء (غلط ← صح)

✗ Although the museum is big, but it is easy to visit. ← ✓ Although the museum is big, it is easy to visit. (ممنوع although + but مع بعض)
✗ Despite of the rain, … ← ✓ Despite the rain, … / In spite of the rain, …
✗ Despite it was raining, … ← ✓ Although it was raining, … / Despite the rain, … (despite مش بييجي بعدها clause)
✗ Although the rain, … ← ✓ Despite the rain, … (although محتاجة فاعل وفعل)
✗ It takes years, however the result is worth it. ← ✓ It takes years; however, the result is worth it.
✗ تحط رأيك في جزء الـ concession. ← ✓ رأيك يروح في الـ main clause (الجزء التاني).

إزاي تجاوب بسرعة في الامتحان

في الـ MCQ: بص بعد الفراغ: فاعل + فعل = although / even though. اسم أو -ing = despite / in spite of.
في إعادة الصياغة من although لـ despite: أضمن حل = Despite the fact that + نفس الجملة.
لو فيه فاصلة بعد الفراغ وجملة كاملة قبله (… ; ___, …) يبقى however / nevertheless.
في الكتابة: اكتب 3 concessions مختلفة على الأقل (الكتاب طالب ده في الـ discursive paragraph): Although… / Despite… / Admittedly…; however,…

إزاي بييجي في الأسئلة؟

الأسئلة في الكتاب والمراجعات بتيجي بالشكل ده:

1) Choose the correct answer.

______ its small size, the village museum attracts thousands of visitors. a. Although b. Despite c. However d. Even though
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b. Despite — بعد الفراغ اسم (its small size) مش فاعل وفعل.

2) Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets.

Although the tour was long, the students enjoyed it. (Despite)
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Despite the length of the tour / Despite the tour being long / Despite the fact that the tour was long, the students enjoyed it. — أي واحدة من التلاتة صح.

3) Present the opposite viewpoint using a concession clause (writing).

Topic: Should historical artefacts be returned to their countries of origin?المطلوب: اعترف بالرأي التاني وبعدين قول رأيك.
While it is true that major museums keep artefacts safe and let millions of people see them, I believe objects such as the Rosetta Stone belong in the country that created them.concession (الأمان والزوار) + رأي (يرجعوا). ده نفس اللي الكتاب بيطلبه.

Model: discursive paragraph (150-180 words)

Model — Discursive paragraph with concession clauses160 words

Task: Write a discursive paragraph of about 150-180 words on this question: "Can social media take the place of experts in recording our history?" Discuss both views and give your opinion. Use at least three concession clauses.

Many people have different opinions about the role of social media in recording our history. On the one hand, some people believe that social media is the best way to share heritage, because a discovery in Saqqara can reach millions of viewers within minutes. Admittedly, this speed helps young people feel proud of their past; however, speed is not the same as accuracy. Although a short video can show a new tomb, it rarely explains the objects or the dates correctly. On the other hand, professional archaeologists record every detail and check it carefully. Despite being slower, their reports remain reliable for future generations, while many posts are deleted or changed. While it is true that experts cannot reach every audience, they can work with social media rather than compete with it. In my opinion, a balanced approach may be the best solution. To sum up, social media can spread heritage widely, but only professional documentation can protect its truth.

ليه النموذج ده قوي؟

Topic sentence: «Many people have different opinions about…» = نفس الجملة الافتتاحية اللي الكتاب اقترحها.
First perspective: On the one hand, some people believe that… + مثال سقارة (evidence).
Concession 1: Admittedly, …; however, … — الـ semicolon بيربط جملتين كاملتين.
Concession 2: Although + clause, + main clause (رأي الكاتب في الجزء التاني).
Opposite perspective: On the other hand, … + Concession 3: Despite + -ing (Despite being slower).
Concession 4: While it is true that… — زيادة عن المطلوب (3 على الأقل).
Personal opinion + conclusion: In my opinion… / A balanced approach may be the best solution / To sum up… = عبارات الكتاب نفسها.
الـ tone متوازن ومفيش absolute words ولا مبالغة.

تدريب

A. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d.

1. ______ the price of fast fashion is low, its environmental cost is high. a. Despite b. In spite of c. Although d. However
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c. Although — بعد الفراغ clause (the price … is low).
2. ______ feeling nervous, Hassan presented his project confidently. a. Although b. Despite c. Even though d. Nevertheless
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b. Despite — بعدها -ing (feeling).
3. Building the corridor took ten years; ______, it has saved many species. a. although b. despite c. however d. even though
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c. however — بعد ; وقبل فاصلة وبين جملتين كاملتين.
4. ______ the fact that the bench is simple, it has helped many lonely students. a. Although b. Despite c. While d. Even
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b. Despite — despite the fact that + clause.
5. ______ it is true that hobbies can become stressful, they often give life meaning. a. Despite b. While c. However d. In spite
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b. While — while it is true that… (من جدول الكتاب).
6. The purpose of a concession clause is to a. repeat your main idea b. acknowledge the opposite view before answering it c. give a list of facts d. ask the reader a question
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b — نعترف بالرأي التاني وبعدين نرد.
7. In spite ______ the heat, the volunteers cleaned the whole beach. a. of b. that c. the d. for
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a. of — in spite of. (لكن despite من غير of)
8. Which sentence is correct? a. Although the app is free, but it collects data. b. Despite the app is free, it collects data. c. Although the app is free, it collects data. d. Despite of the app being free, it collects data.
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c — (a) although + but، (b) despite + clause، (d) despite of.

B. Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) in brackets.

9. Although the GEM is huge, visitors find their way easily. (Despite)
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Despite the huge size of the GEM / Despite the fact that the GEM is huge, visitors find their way easily.
10. Despite the noise, the students concentrated on the test. (Although)
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Although it was noisy / Although there was a lot of noise, the students concentrated on the test.
11. She was tired, but she finished her volunteer shift. (In spite of)
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In spite of being tired / In spite of her tiredness, she finished her volunteer shift. — نفس الفاعل فاستخدمنا -ing.
12. Museum apps are cheap. Nevertheless, a real visit teaches students more. (It may be argued that)
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It may be argued that museum apps are cheap; nevertheless, a real visit teaches students more. — جملتين كاملتين: ; nevertheless, (وممكن نقطة بدل الـ semicolon).
13. Some cafés now give leftover food to charities. Many still throw away tonnes of bread every day. (Although)
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Although some cafés now give leftover food to charities, many still throw away tonnes of bread every day. — although + clause، ومن غير but.
14. Hobbies can lose their fun when they become jobs. However, they can be very rewarding. (Admittedly)
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Admittedly, hobbies can lose their fun when they become jobs; however, they can be very rewarding.

C. Find and correct the mistake.

15. Even though the river is shared, but each country has different needs.
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نشيل but: Even though the river is shared, each country has different needs.
16. Despite of the high prices, many people still buy new clothes every month.
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نشيل of: Despite the high prices, … (أو In spite of the high prices).
17. Although his shyness, Youssef joined the debate club.
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although + اسم غلط ← Despite / In spite of his shyness, …
18. The project was expensive, however it created many jobs.
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← The project was expensive; however, it created many jobs. (أو جملتين: …expensive. However, it…)

D. Complete with your own ideas (concede → counter).

19. Although social media can make teenagers feel lonely, ______.
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مثال: it can also help them find people who share their interests. — الجزء التاني = رأيك.
20. Despite the cost of building wildlife bridges, ______.
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مثال: governments should build them because they save both animals and drivers' lives.
21. ______, vocational education gives students practical skills for real jobs.
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مثال: While it is true that some people see vocational schools as a second choice / Although academic degrees are highly valued, … — اعترف الأول.
22. Admittedly, buying second-hand clothes takes more time; ______.
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مثال: however, it saves money and reduces textile waste. — ; however, + جملة كاملة.

E. Writing task

23. Write a discursive paragraph of about 150-180 words: "Should young people turn their hobbies into careers?" Use at least three concession clauses.
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Plan مقترح: Topic sentence: Many young people wonder whether a hobby should become a job. → View 1 (On the one hand): الشغف بيخلي الشغل ممتع + مثال. → Concession: Admittedly, a hobby can become stressful; however, … → View 2 (On the other hand): الدخل مش مضمون. → Concession: Although a few people make money from a hobby quickly, most need years of practice. / Despite the risks, … → Opinion: In my opinion, a balanced approach may be best. → Conclusion: To sum up, … — عدّ الكلمات واتأكد إن فيه 3 concessions مختلفة.

ملخص الدرس في سطرين

Concession = اعترف بالرأي التاني الأول، وبعدين رأيك في الـ main clause.
Although / Even though / Though + clause — Despite / In spite of + noun / -ing / the fact that + clause.
ممنوع although … but وممنوع despite of.
Admittedly, …; however, … و It may be argued that…; nevertheless, … = جملتين كاملتين بينهم semicolon وبعد الرابط فاصلة.
في الـ discursive writing استخدم 3 concessions على الأقل بترتيب: concede → counter → evidence.

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