ESSAY WRITING Language for supporting ideas
Useful language
Introduction Phrases 'or e(ample!
It is often said that ... 'or instance!
….is a hotly-debated topic that often divides
opinion. &n obvious e(ample of this is…
….is a topic that is often discussed but rarely
solved. & clear e(ample of this is…
Many people feel that ...
We live in an age when many of us are… This is illustrated by…
More and more families/people are choosing
to … &s a case in point…
The trend nowadays is towards +ing
ver the past/last ten years or so! …
"ecent research indicates that the number of Language for conclusions
…is increasing.
#tatistics indicate that--- In light of the above!
$ardly a wee% goes by without another
report of .. appearing in the media. This Ta%ing all this into consideration/account!…
raises the issue of whether ……………..
<hough most people would generally agree &s far as I am concerned! / in my opinion! /
that …………… few as I see it! etc.
… is the most effective way to… due to the
Language for topic sentences fact that…
)espite the fact that… undoubtedly plays a
First Paragraph role in… I firmly believe that… is more
effective due to the fact that… its
…. clearly/undoubtedly has an impact on… advantages outnumber/ outweigh those
It is common %nowledge that… plays a ADVANCED
ADVANCED GRAMMAR
crucial role in… Inersions! *ot only is/do…..but also…
"arely/seldom do people….
It is undoubtedly the case that…
Conditionals! Were
Were these recommendations
There is little doubt that… to be implemented/ $ad they %nown about/
if they happen to…/ If he should have any…
… is widely believed to contribute to…
Dou"le co#paraties! The cheaper the….!
It is generally considered that… the more popular…
"ecent research suggests that… Participle clauses! eing a %een shopper
myself!… $aving bought many products
#tudies have shown that… has an online!….
impact/influence on…
Su"$unctie! It is vital that should be / I
'ew people would contest/dispute the fact recommend that should be done…/
that… would rather/ sooner
Second Paragraph Adanced lin%ers! )espite the fact that….!
….. due to the fact that! with a view to/ in
¬her factor to consider is… the light of …./ given….
n the other hand/In contrast… Relatie clauses! reason for which…./
students whose wor% ought to be
It is often claimed that… assessed/ !which would be paramount to….
F&RMAL V&CA'(LAR)
&ll the evidence suggests that…
Longer *ords *ith origins in Latin
eg, is because + informal # is attributable No idio#atic e+pressions or phrasal er"s
to + formal / as% for+ informal # go up informal # increase + formal
en0uire about + formal # choose+ ta%e part in + informal # participate in +
informal # opt for + formal formal
ear in mind + informal / be ta%en into
Replace e#otie language
consideration + formal
&dore/ be elated be satisfied with
A"stract nouns rather than er"s
e great be satisfactory
Ma%e a reservation instead of boo%
'eel overwhelmed appear unable to cope/
ffer assistance instead of help
$andle/ manage/
Ma%e a complaint instead of complain
'antastic valuable/ profitable/ positive/
1(press your dissatisfaction instead of be
beneficial
unhappy
