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 COMPLEX SENTENCES
subordinator

An independent clause a dependent clause

I learn English because I think it is important

S V S V

Although John didn’t study hard, he did very well

on the test.

I always eat local food when I’m on holiday.

COMPLEX SENTENCES

Subordinators though
after unless
although until
as soon as when 
because whereas
before while
if
since
 COMPLEX SENTENCES

Subject Relative clause A verb

A teenager who was chased by the police

when driving a stolen car was sentenced
to 10 months detention.
 COMPLEX SENTENCES

Subject Relative clause A verb

The police spotted the stolen vehicle parked

on double yellow lines nearby.
PRACTICE

1. Peter and Tina are in a wheelchair

although they are notS+V
handicapped.
PRACTICE

2. They found
S+Vthe money when they were
playing at park.
PRACTICE

2. They found
S+Vthe money when they were
playing at park.
PRACTICE – COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
USE YOUR OWN IDEAS
A few years ago, when I
………………………, my friend and I
…………………………………..

A few years ago, when I was still a

student, my friend and I met a foreig
PRACTICE – COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
USE YOUR OWN IDEAS
They asked me to take part in an
interview which/that
………………………………………

I felt so shy because I

………………………
PRACTICE

They asked me to take part in an

interview which / that was going to be
broadcast on TV.

I felt so shy because I had never been

interviewed on TV before.
PRACTICE
I am going to talk about a conversation that I
…………………………………………………….,
which ………………………………………………….

I am going to talk about a conversation that I had

with someone I didn’t know, which I found very
interesting
STEPS TO WRITE

1
• Analyzing the topic

2
• Brainstorming for ideas

3
• Making an outline

4
• Write the first draft

5
• Proofread and self-edit
STEPS TO WRITE

1
• Analyzing the topic

2
• Brainstorming for ideas

3
• Making an outline

4
• Write the first draft

5
• Proofread and self-edit
DOS & DON’T
1. Spend time reading the topic -> key words
2. Make an outline
3. Write objectively, clearly, simply
4. Answer the questions well with good ideas
5. Use topic vocabulary
6. Use simple essay structure: a short introduction,
two well-developed main body paragraphs, and a
short conclusion
 DOS & DON’T

1. Slang, phrasal verbs

e.g. Let’s start/ You know, time flies.
3. Shortened form of languages
e.g. He doesn’t like football.
4. Use ( ), __, !!!,
5. Use list and bullet points
A
B
c
PRACTICE

2
WATCH
 OUTLINE
The first reason is … This is because

Teachers
Helps students decide
Reasonand1
encourage cause
their future career
I disagree that … inspire students
In addition, … Therefore, …
Disagree Teachers act as an
There will Reason
If the subject is
not appealing
authority figure to
Result
always be a maintain class
opinion
place for
2
to students
discipline
teachers in Another reason is that … As a result , ….
classrooms Teachers prevent Ensure students’
less motivated
performance
Reason
students 3
from
andEffects
the quality
becoming
disruptive of education
 BODY PARAGRAPH 2 & CONCLUSION

1
OUTLINE

Nowadays,
everyone
Explain can
afford a computer
Computers
Reason 1are
easy to buy
In the future, all
classrooms
Resultwill be
equipped with computers
Agree
Computers are There are a lot of websites
Part 1
used more in or mobileExample
apps for learning
classrooms such as Coursera, Kahoot

There are a lot of Play games on a computer

Reason 2 Result
applications makes learning more fun

Traditional learning is not

as interactive
Compareand
enjoyable
OUTLINE

Teachers
Reason 1 Supporting idea
Helps students decide
encourage and
their future career
inspire students

Disagree
Part 1 If the subject is Teachers actidea
Supporting as an
There will
opinion not Reason 2
appealing authority figure to
always be a to students maintain class discipline
place for
teachers in
classrooms Teachers prevent
Results
less motivated
Ensure students’
Supporting idea
performance
students from
becoming
and the quality
disruptive of education
OUTLINE

Teachers
Reason 1 Supporting idea
Helps students decide
encourage and
their future career
inspire students

Disagree
Part 2 If the subject is Teachers actidea
Supporting as an
There will
opinion not Reason 2
appealing authority figure to
always be a to students maintain class discipline
place for
teachers in
classrooms Teachers prevent
Results
less motivated
Ensure students’
Supporting idea
performance
students from
becoming
and the quality
disruptive of education
SAMPLE ESSAY
 BODY PARAGRAPH 2 & CONCLUSION

1
LANGUAGE

Teacher: Educator, authority figure, lecturers

Students: Learner, peer,
Robot: AI, computer-based teaching, interactive activities,
educational applications, online learning, website
forum
Teaching: Traditional teacher-centered teaching, fun &
interactive, inspire, motivate, encourage, discipline,
traditional courses
Learn: engage face-to-face with their teachers, student-
centered learning, online learners, active learning,
mental & cognitive development, study online,
discuss subjects, face-to-face group work