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1. INFORMAL EMAIL
Language: relaxed and friendly = informal language. So we will be making use of
contracted forms, common phrasal verbs, colloquial expressions and even flexible
punctuation.
Structure:
1. Salutation
2. The first paragraph (opening)
3. The next paragraphs
4. Closing and signing off

WIRITING GUIDE
Salutations
 Hi David,
 Hello David,
 Dear David,

Hi is much more common in an informal email. Whereas Dear is more appropriate in an

informal letter. After you’ve written the person’s name, always remember to write a comma
then start a new line.

Introductory sentence - Opening

The opening is normally followed by an introductory sentence. This sets the tone of the email,
shows your interest in the reader or refers back to a previous correspondence.

 How have you been?

 How are things going?
 How have been your family?
 I hope you are well.
 Thanks so much for your last email.
 It was great to hear from you.
 I was very happy to read about.(good news)
 I’m very sorry to hear about. (bad news)
 Hope you get better son.
 Sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long time.
 I have just read your previous email.
 Many thanks for your recent email.
 It was nice/good/great to hear from you.
 Thank you for asking/inviting me to … but I’m afraid I won’t be able to…

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 Main body
This is where you introduce the topic of your B2 First email/letter. Remember to look back at
the question and answer any questions from the sender. Say why you are writing. If you need
to change agreements or turn someone down, give reasons.

 Something to take into consideration is…

 Related to …
 It’s great to hear that…
 You must tell them to visit…
 Why don’t they visit…?
 They should definitely go to…
 I’d really recommend (+ verb ing or subject + base infinitive)

Final paragraph
The closing paragraph of your B2 First informal email/letter should be one or two sentences
before you sign off and say goodbye. It could be to make an excuse to finish the letter/email,
or leave the reader with some kind of action they need to take. Send greetings and/or make
reference for future contact:

 I hope they have a nice time on their trip!

 Well, that’s all for now.
 Send my regards to …
 Let me know if they need any more information.
 I’m looking forward to hearing from you again soon.
 Have a good one, and let’s catch up soon.
 Give my love /regards to…
 Say hello to…
 Drop me a line soon and let me know what you think.
 Anyway, don’t forget to let me know the dates of the party.
 I’ll try and phone you at the weekend to check the times.
 We must try and meet up soon.

Closing
This is where you end your informal email/letter and write your name. Remember, never end
with the word Bye. Instead use one of the informal and neutral phrases below. And don’t
forget to write your name on another line.

 Take care!
 See you soon!
 All the best,
 Best wishes,
 Best,

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 Lots of love,
 Love,

TIP  REMEMBER ABOUT “LINKING”

Between paragraphs:

Let me start by telling you a […]

By the way, do you have a […]
Anyway, I must go and get on, […]

Within a paragraph:

It was nominated to become […] Also, don’t forget to […]  CONNECTORS ARE ESSENTIAL

EXAMPLE

Your Italian pen friend, Antonia, wrote and asked about your lifestyle in England. Read part of
Antonia’s letter and reply:

I think I have a very healthy lifestyle. I eat a lot of fruit and I get a lot of fresh air. My family
lives near the mountains, so we often go walking. Last weekend, we went rock climbing. I saw
a lot of wildlife and I took a lot of photos. What kind of lifestyle do you have?

Model answer
Dear Antonia,

Thanks for your letter. Your lifestyle sounds really interesting! We don’t live near the
mountains so I’ve never been rock climbing, but I’d love to try it.

You asked me about my lifestyle. I think I’m quite healthy too. I sleep for about eight hours
every night and I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. I like doing exercise. I’m quite good at tennis
and I often go swimming with my friends. Last month, I decided to do something different. I
did a snorkelling course at our local swimming pool. While I was doing the course, I met some
really great people! The course was hard, but we were all in the same boat!

I’d love to visit you one day. I think we’d get on really well!

Please write soon!

Love
Kate

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2. FORMAL LETTER

Language: formal

Structure:

1. Salutation
2. The first paragraph (Opening): Say why you are writing.
3. The next paragraphs (main content).
4. Closing and signing off.

WRITING GUIDE
Salutation:
Dear Sir or Madam: If you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to

Dear Mr/Ms Smith: if you know the person’s name. Use the title “Ms” if you don’t know if the
woman is married or unmarried.

Opening:

you state your reasons for writing the letter and, if needed, what you are responding to. This
should not be more than a couple of lines.

 I would like to apply for one of the scholarships I saw advertised in your prospectus.
(applying for a scholarship)
 I am looking for outdoor work during the summer holidays and I would like to apply
for the position of hotel lifeguard assistant which I say advertised in my university’s
student newspaper. (applying for a job)
 I have seen your advertisement for the job in the local newspaper. I am writing
because I would like to apply for the job. (applying for a job)
 I am writing in response to your article/advertisement/letter.
 I am writing with regard to your article/advertisement/letter.
 I am writing regarding your article/advertisement/letter.
 I am writing on behalf of
 As you stated in your letter…
 Regarding … Concerning … With regard to …

The next paragraphs (main content):

In the next paragraphs, you give more details about why you are writing. Give relevant
information, but don’t expand too much.

Use linking structures to make your letter flow. “Moreover”, “Furthermore”, “In addition” are
all good examples of words that can be used to link sentences together. You should always be

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polite and respectful, even if you complain. A useful way to achieve it especially in formal
letters is to use ‘modal verbs’, i.e., would, could or should.

The last paragraph:

The last paragraph consists of telling the person what you would like them to do as a result of
the letter, whilst also thanking them for their time.

 Thank you for your time

 I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience

Closing:
Yours faithfully, - If you don’t know the name of a person

Yours sincerely, - if you do know the name of the person you should

Your full name a surname should then be written under this.

USEFUL PHRASES:

Letters to complain:

Reasons for writing

I am writing in order to complain about.
I am writing to complain about

Introducing the complaint:

Firstly.
In the first place.
First of all.
My first complaint is
The first problem is
The first thing I would like to draw your attention to is.
My first concern is

Introducing further complaints:

Secondly.
In the second place
Not only …….but also
In addition.
In addition to this.
Added to this
….was also unacceptable

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 Demanding action:
I suggest that you replace the item.
I therefore suggest that I be given a full refund .
I would be grateful if my money was refunded
I would be grateful if you could give me a full refund

Letters to request information:

Reason for writing:

I am writing to receive further information about.
I am writing to enquire about. I am writing to receive more detailed information about.
I am writing to receive further details about

Requesting first piece of information

The first thing I would like to know is.
First of all I would like to know
I wonder if you would mind telling me first of all ….?

Requesting further information:

Could you also tell me….?
Could you also inform me ….?
Would you also mind informing me ….?
Would you also mind telling me ….?
Do you know ….?
I would also like to know if…
I would also like to know whether…
I hope you might also let me know about …

Thanking for information:

I would like to thank you in advance for this information.
Thanking you in advance for this information.

LETTER OF APPLICATION:

1. SALUTATION

 Dear Hiring Manager

 Dear Search Committee
 To whom it may concern
 Dear Human Resources Manager
 Dear Sir or Madam

2. THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

Begin by stating the job for which you are applying. Briefly mention how your skills and
experience match the company and/or position.

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3. THE NEXT PARAGRAPHS (THE BODY)

In the following paragraphs, explain why you are interested in the job and why you make an
excellent candidate for the position. Mention specific qualifications listed in the job posting
and explain how you meet those qualifications.

REASONS:

 I’m writing to apply for the post/position of…..as advertised in……..

 I’m writing with reference
 I’m writing in response to your advertisement which I saw….
 I’m writing in connection with your advertisement

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

 I gained some experience while …

 I am currently working as …
 I have been working for … for the last four years.
 I worked part-time for three years as …
 At the moment| am employed by …
 My qualifications include …
 I have a diploma in …
 I graduated from Barcelona University last year with a degree in …
 Please find attached my CV
 As you can see from the attached CV …

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

 I see myself systematic, meticulous in my approach to work…..

 I have a clear insight of………
 I value time and not squander……
 I tackle a problem…..

4. CLOSING

 I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience

 Please contact me with any queries you may have,
 I would be glad to attend an interview at any time convenient
 I look forward to hearing from you in due course….

 Yours sincerely,
 Yours faithfully,

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 EXAMPLE
TOUR GUIDES REQUIRED

Are you an outgoing and sociable person, who has a good command of English and some
knowledge of local history? Take-a-Tour is setting up a branch in your area and we are looking
for tour guides to accompany up to fifty passengers a time on our coach tours. Your duties will
include welcoming passengers aboard the coach, giving a commentary about the local sights,
and taking small groups around the town on foot.

Student’s Letter of Application Answer:

Dear Sir or Madam

I am writing to reply to your advertisement for a tour guide in The Tokyo Mini Times on 13th
January.

I have always been interested in working with tourists and this is one of the main reasons why
I am applying for this job. I actually have some experience of guiding foreign people around the
town as a volunteer. Therefore, the city council sometimes asks me to take people to some
historical places and explain about the background. Once I organised a sightseeing tour that
thirty people took part in. Every time I have a chance to do that, they appreciate my
explanations. I think I will be a competent guide.

I have been living in this town since I was born. My ancestors came to live here two hundred
years ago thus I know how this town has developed. I think I will manage to give a unique
speech to the tourists.

I passed the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English last year, which I believe endorses my
English ability. As far as I am concerned, this level is suitable for a tour guide.

I am available to start work on 15th February. I am also available to attend an interview in the
afternoon on Monday to Thursday. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any
further information.

I would be very grateful if you consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you
soon.

Yours faithfully,

name and surname

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HOMEWORK:

Words: 140-190

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3. REVIEW

Languague: formal
Structure:
1. Title: State the name of the film, play, concert, ect.
2. Introduction: Say what you are reviewing and try to catch the reader´s
attention.
State the name of the film, its director and the main characters. Give a general
description.
3. 1st body paragraph: describe the plot.
4. 2nd body paragraph: describe the weak and strong points.
5. Conclusion: give an opinion and make a recommendation.

WRITING GUIDE

Title:

 Keep it short (2-5 words).

 No need for a complete sentence.
 Make it clear.

Introduction:

In the introduction, you make your review more interesting with personal comments. Mention
the title, the type of the book/ play/ film/etc, the setting (when/where), the theme, the main
characters, etc

 General statement about the topic.

 Keep the reader’s attention.
 Start with a question, problem or quotation.

Useful vocabulary:

 This well-written/ informative / fascinating/ thought-provoking film is…

 The film is set in / tells the story of / is based on
 The film starts / is directed by / is the sequel to
 The play is directed by…
 The film is about…
 It’s set in…
 The story is based on (a book…)
 It’s about…
 There are many memorable characters including …
 The main theme of the film is…

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Body paragraph:
In the 1st and 2nd body paragraphs you include the main points of the plot (without revealing
the ending), and evaluate such features as the acting, writing style, directions, characters, etc.
You can also add what you learnt, found out from the book, etc.

First parapgraph: description of the plot (without spoilers).

 This film is about…

 In this film it is possible to see…
 The main character…

Second paragraph: discussion about the positive and negatives points of it.

 For me…
 In my point of view…
 Something that I really liked…
 It seems to me that…
 I think/believe/feel that…
 However/nevertheless/on the contrary something that I did not like/understand…
 On the other hand, something impressive/amazing was…
 It is said that…
 On the plus side…
 On the down side…
 On the one hand…
 On the other hand…

Conclusion:
In the last paragraph, you include an overall assessment of the work and/or
a recommendation, usually with justification. You may also be asked to give reasons why
someone should see the film/ play or read the book, how it has influenced you, etc.

 I recommend … if you like …

 It is a must …
 Definitely worth seen.
 I recommend/suggest [title/name] to + person
 I recommend/suggest + -ing
 I recommend/suggest that …
 You should + base verb
 You might want to + base verb
 Overall, I’d recommend…
 All in all, the film was…
 I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend…
 I wouldn’t encourage anyone to …
 I would recommend this film to anyone.

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  Although I enjoyed it, I would not recommend it for….
 It’s one of the best (shows) I’ve ever seen.
 Although I am not normally keen on (musicals), I am glad that I decided to go.
 The (film) lifts you out of your everyday life.

EXAMPLE
11/22/63 – The review

What would you do if you could travel back in time? Most people would probably meet their
great-great-grandparents or watch how the amazing pyramids in Giza were built, but Jake
Epping, the main character of the novel “11/22/63” by Stephen King finds himself in a
completely unexpected situation and he has to make a very difficult decision that will change
history as we know it.

Jake, a teacher in a little town in Maine, finds a mysterious time portal in the back of a ragged
diner which takes him back to the year 1958. He soon realises that every time he goes through
the portal he gets to the exact same point in the past. Eventually, he makes the unexpected
decision to stop Lee Harvey Oswald from brutally killing President John F. Kennedy on
22.11.1963.

It seems to me that Jake could choose many other and more personal things to do, but he
decides to try and change history to a degree that he cannot predict. I my opinion, that came
definitely unexpected and if I were in his position I probably wouldn’t even consider a task this
far-reaching.

I definitely recommend “11/22/63” to everyone who has already read some of Stephen King’s
novels as well as to those who like stories with twists and turns around every corner plus you
get some modern history on top of that. For me, it was absolutely worth reading and I’m sure
you won’t be disappointed.

HOMEWORK:

Between 140-190 words

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4. ESSAY

Language: formal  No contractions, formal vocabulary, avoid the pronouns I and you, use
the passive and impersonal style instead.
Structure:
1. Introduction: present and develop the essay question.
2. 1st body paragraph: state your 1st argument and give reason.
3. 2nd body paragraph: state your 2nd argument and give reason.
4. 3rd body paragraph (optional): state your 3rd argument and give reason.
5. Conclusion: give your opinion.

WRITING GUIDE
Introduction:
In the introduction, paraphrase the essay topic so that the reader knows what you are going
to write about. Do not express your opinion at the beginning of your essay, leave it to the last
paragraph (conclusion)

 Nowadays…
 Many people consider that…
 There is a common feeling among society of…
 The issue to be considered is…
 The trend nowadays is towards…
 Over the past ten years or so the media have frequently carried reports of…
 Recent research indicates that…
 Hardly a week goes by without another report of … appearing in the media.
 This raises the issue of whether…
 Although most people would generally agree that … few would deny that …

Body paragraphs:
In the remaining paragraphs, you write on the points you got in the task, where each
paragraph should describe exactly one point/argument

How do I write them?

1. List the points that you need to comment in your essay

2. Place each point in a separate paragraph.
3. Describe each point with facts, details, and examples
4. Connect paragraphs with transition words: On one hand, it is stated that,
nevertheless, as a matter of fact, in addition, in the same fashion / way first, second,
third, etc.

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Presenting arguments:
 One justification is often given for ……….. is that…
 Advocates/Proponents would claim that …
 Those who object to …………….. often argue that …
 Another objection is that …
 However, it should not be forgotten that …
 ……….. are opposed to ……… on the grounds that …
 From the point of view of …
 According to …

Describing causes
 One factor which has led to ………… is …
 One of the factors which has brought this about is …
 The problem often stems from …
 The situation has been exacerbated by …
 …….. has only made the situation worse.
 One consequence of ……………. is …

Proposing steps and measures

 As regards the most appropriate response to this situation, one suggestion would be
to …
 The first step to be taken would be to …
 To alleviate the situation people should …
 In addition they ought to …
 To begin to tackle this situation society/individuals/the government need/s to
 This can only be dealt with if …
 To overcome this problem, …
 Were the government to ……………, the situation would doubtless improve.
 Individuals can do a great deal to …
 The burden of responsiblity lies in the hands of …
 It is vitally important that …
 Legislation should be introduced to control …
 It would be a grave error if we …

Conclusion:

The summary paragraph comes at the end of your essay after you have finished developing
your ideas. It summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader
with a sense that your essay is complete.

 All in all it seems to me that …

 The obvious conclusion to be drawn is that …
 All things considered, …
 On balance, I tend to believe that …
 The world would surely be a better place to live in if …
 If people stopped ….ing, we would have/ we could look forward to a …
 The prospects for the future will be bleak/grim unless …

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 Stating your opinion:

 As I see it,
 It seems to me that … I would also say that …
 I am convinced that …
 I am inclined to believe that …
 There is no doubt in my mind that …
 One of the drawbacks of ... is …
 However, one of the benefits is that …
 Changing topic
 As regards the causes for this, …
 Concerning the causes for this, …
 As for the causes, …

EXAMPLE
Some people say the fashion industry has a bad effect on people’s lives.
Do you agree?

Write about:

1. whether people’s appearance is important

2. the price of clothes
3. …………………… (your own idea)

The society we live today is characterised by technology in constant development, fast speed
processes, information travelling and getting to people at a blink of an eye and a complex web
of social networking. In this context, the fashion industry is becoming increasingly important
and having a more and more paramount role in our lives.

On one hand, the fashion industry is undeniably a source of profit and income. It hires millions
of people all over the world and generates millions of dollars every year. Furthermore, such
profitable business is also believed to be able to spread and make known the culture of a
people, encouraging and enhancing a better understanding of each other.

Nevertheless, for those who are neither impressed nor motivated by numbers and figures, the
fashion industry is seen as one which segregates people, isolating those who not fit their laws
and commands. It is stated that people place too much importance on appearance and the
material, world, sadly true, and the fashion industry just spurs on such situation. Moreover,
not only are the costs of fashion item unrealistically high, it is thought to be a money better
spent on more pressing issues, such as poverty and hunger.

I do believe that the fashion industry, as it is today, has a harmful effect, because it values a
minority of people in detriment to the majority. However, it has such a wide reach that, it put
into a good use, it can save lives.

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5. REPORT

A report is a text that describes or analyses a situation and offers recommendations or

suggestions on how to improve the situation

Language: formal and objective  no contractions, no phrasal verbs, impersonal structures.

Structure: (With headings)

Title:
 Report on ……. + Topic
 Topic + : a report

Introduction: objective of our report and data collected

Current situation / facilities: Objective description – strengths + main problems
 Possible division in more paragraphs (always with headings). It can also happen
that we are only asked to evaluate the status of a place or a service. Possible
division in more paragraphs (always with headings). In this case, we can divide the
information into:

o Introduction
o Positive points
o Negative points
o Recommendations for the negative points

Recommendations: conclusion, suggestions and possible solutions

USAFUL LANGUAGE :

INTRODUCTION

 The aim/purpose/intention of this report is to explain……. And to suggest or make

recommendations to improve this in the future.
 In this report I will…
 I conducted a survey among students and parents to find out what they needs are.
 This report describes…
 In this report I will look at…
 This report is based on…
 This report is intended to…
 The aim of this report is to present… / to analyse…
 The purpose of this report is to outline… / to talk about…

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  In this report, we will go over… / we will see how…

CURRENT SITUATION

Enumerate problems:

 In terms of…
 Firstly, / To begin with,
 Secondly, / Moreover,
 Finally,

TO ADD INFORMATION:
 Currently…
 To begin with…
 It appears that…
 According to…
 One way…
 Another way…
 Furthermore / In addition…


To generalize:
 In general/generally speaking…
 On balance / on the whole…
 The majority of… / Most…
 Things tend to be/ are usually…

Avoid personal sentences and make the text as object as possible  impersonal style with
expressions such as:
 Several people have pointed out that…
 The vast majority of the consumers find that…
 It is believed/assumed/thought that…
 Regarding (the third and last point)…
 X is considered to be…

Add consequences:
 As a result …
 Consequently…
 Therefore (así pues)…
 For this reason…

RECOMMENDATIONS

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  To begin with,
 Furthermore/Moreover,
 As far as… is concerned…

 I would strongly recommend/suggest + -ING

 I would strongly advise to+ INF
 It would be advisable to - INF
 If my recommendations are followed, then …
 It would be beneficial to --- to + INF
 If the --- were to consider these suggestions… + would
 I suggest/recommend
 I would like to suggest/recommend
 I therefore suggest
 I advise you (not) to
 I believe it would be beneficial
 It would be advisable to
 You may wish/want to consider
 If you wish to…, you should
 If we wish to…, we ought to

EXAMPLE 1:

Subject:
Your college has just published the first issue of the new college magazine. The organisers are
interested in knowing what students thought about it, so they have asked you to write a
report. In your report, you should talk about what the students liked and disliked about the
articles, the sports section and the news section. Then, you should make suggestions on how
to improve the magazine.

Write a report.

The New College Magazine – A Report

Introduction
The purpose of this report is to outline students’ opinions about the new college magazine,
and to make recommendations based on their views.

The articles
Most students thought the articles were interesting and well written. However, they did not
talk about modern topics, so some students found this part of the magazine a little boring.

The sports section

It is thought that the sports section is good, but most articles were about football or
basketball. This is not a good thing because most of our sporty students play rugby, not
football or basketball.

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The news section
Many students complained about the news section, because it only focused on news about the
college. These students were expecting to read some news about the city, too.

Recommendations
In order to solve the problems above, I recommend taking some measures. Firstly, article
writers should focus more on technology and other modern issues. Secondly, we should
consider writing more about rugby and less about other sports. Finally, we should include
some news about our city. If we do these things, the magazine will be more interesting to our
students.

EXAMPLE 2

Subject:
The gym you work for has been losing members recently and would like to know why they are
leaving. The gym manager has asked you to write a report about why these customers are
leaving. In your report you should specify what the problems are and should give
recommendations for improvement.

Write a Report

Report: Improving Our Gym

Introduction

The aim of this report is to explain the main reasons why members are leaving the gym. After
interviewing some clients, we have identified some serious problems.

Limited opening hours

Some members have complained that the gym opens a little late for them. For this reason,
workers cannot exercise before going to work. If the gym opened at 7 a.m., clients could
exercise easily before going to work.

The changing rooms

Many of the lockers are broken so customers cannot leave their belongings in a safe place.
Also, some of the showers are not working properly so members have to queue before having
a shower. In order to solve this, I suggest replacing all lockers and showers immediately.

Lack of parking spaces

Some previous members have joined gyms which have a parking lot. Although we cannot build
a parking lot, we can offer a parking area for bicycles. As a result, this might encourage
members to use their bikes to come to the gym.

Conclusion
To sum up, I believe that if we take care of these problems, members will be happier and will
decide to stay with us.

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EXAMPLE 3:

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HOMEWORK:

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6. ESSAY

Language: formal  No contractions, no phrasal verbs, no idioms.

Most common topics: environment, fashion, work, education, technology, healthy and
lifestyle (sports, diet) and shopping.

Structure & useful language:

 Introduction
 Nowadays it is well known that…
 Nowadays, most people share the view that…
 Idea 1 (given)
 Firstly, it is undeniable that … as a result …
 Idea 2 (given)
 Secondly, … is also an important point to consider because …
 Therefore,
 Idea 3 (your own idea)
 Last but not least, … should be mentioned since …
 Conclusion & opinion
 In conclusion, from my point of view…

MORE EXPRESSIONS:

Giving reasons/ Cause and effect/ Consequences

 This is caused by…

 As a consequence of this,…
 One consequence of this is…
 This is due to…
 … in order to…
 For that reason,…
 The main reason for that is…
 As a result of that,…

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Further explanation

 In other words…
 To put that another way,…
 That is to say…

Conclusion

 As should be clear from the arguments above,…

 For (all) the reasons given above,…
 Taking (all) the things above into account,…
 Overall,…
 All in all,…
 Although the arguments against are also quite convincing,…
 Although there are also arguments for (such as…)
 Although there are both advantages and disadvantages above,…
 On balance, I would say that…
 I therefore conclude that….
 In conclusion,…
 Having considered (all) the points above,…
 Having weighed up both sides of the argument,…
 The benefits of ... outweigh the drawbacks.
 To restate the arguments above,…
 To sum up what I have written above,…
 To summarise the points above,…
 On the whole,…

EXAMPLE WITH TIP:

“Nowadays the environment should be protected more than ever”

INTRODUCTION -

Heavy traffic and factories

POINT 1 “Fumes + emissions”
Public transport + renewable energy

POINT 2 “waste production” Consume too much

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 Recycling

POINT 3 “your own idea”  Endangered Ecosystems are at risk

animals Create more natural reserves

CONCLUSION -

EXAMPLE

Which is more important: to earn a high salary or to enjoy doing your job?
Notes:

1. Type of work
2. Time you spend working
3. ........... (your own idea)
Write your essay.

Enjoying Your Work or Earning a High Salary?

Nowadays, people find it difficult to get a suitable job. Some people think the salary is
too low, while others may have a good salary but do not like what they do. However,
there are other things to consider, too.

Firstly, we need to think about how long we work for. If we work long hours, the salary
should be good. However, maybe the most important thing if we work a lot is to enjoy
our job. Otherwise, we will get tired quickly.

On the other hand, the type of work is also important. For instance, if we do a job we
like but it is dangerous, the salary should be good. If we are not paid generously,
maybe it’s not worth risking our lives.

Finally, we should also take into account holiday periods. If our job has few holiday
periods during the year, maybe we can accept a higher salary in exchange.

On the whole, I am of the opinion that in order to be happy, the salary is less
important than enjoying the job. However, it is difficult to be happy working for
peanuts.

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