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Organize a class debate on the motion ‘The advantages of social websites’. (Use the expressions for arguments like - First, firstly, I mean, My point is, In my opinion, Let me consider, etc.) - English

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Organize a class debate on the motion ‘The advantages of social websites’. (Use the expressions for arguments like - First, firstly, I mean, My point is, In my opinion, Let me consider, etc.)

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उत्तर

Respected Headmaster,

teachers, and my dear friends, good morning to all. Firstly, I am very happy to convey the messages of the advantage of social websites. In my opinion, social networking has become a fundamental sales and service component for many business owners. These sites can help to run a more efficient business and then it helps you to develop more effective marketing strategies. The major social networking platforms are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Let me consider, Facebook is the world’s largest networking site. By using Facebook, we can establish both a personal profile as well a site for your business. If you post, visitors can view the information. So viewers can make comments on it and ask questions or can provide feedback. And we can get fast-breaking news and topics through Twitter, Instagram which can be very useful for highlighting product styles, especially clothing and technology. Linked in is a site for professionals to communicate with one another, both as individuals and as a company presence. So many businesses are now creating groups or pages for their customers to share ideas, give feedback and get additional insights and resources.

Thank you

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अध्याय 5.1: The Status of Tamil as a Classical Language - Speaking [पृष्ठ १५३]

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अध्याय 5.1 The Status of Tamil as a Classical Language
Speaking | Q c) | पृष्ठ १५३

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1. The host
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4. A student
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completed  
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