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IELTS Writing Task – Academic #2
IELTS Writing Lesson 2 Video:
How to write an Essay?
Checklist
One of the goals of an essay is to present your arguments and examples in an structured manner.
You must remember the following:
- 4 paragraphs minimum (1 introduction, 2 or 3 body paragraphs and 1 conclusion)
- Each paragraph of the body must develop a different argument
- You must provide reasons and examples for each of your arguments
- You must use formal language (so no contracted forms or slang)
- The conclusion is also an important paragraph as that is where you will express your opinion clearly.
Useful Expressions
Expressing opinion | My personal opinion is… I believe that… It is worth considering… In my opinion… It is my honest belief that… |
Expressing other people’s opinion | According to… People often say… Many people believe… It is often said that… |
Giving examples | For example… For instance… Such as… Like… As an example of this… Case in point… In particular… An instance of this would be… … as revealed by… That is to say… |
Presenting opposing views | On the one hand… On the other hand… |
Expressing contrast | However… Nevertheless… On the contrary… Alternatively… Instead… Otherwise… Nonetheless… Conversely… Though… On the other hand… |
Expressing results | Thus… Therefore… As a result… Consequently… For this reason… Because of this… Hence… In consequence… So… Then… |
Template
Introduction: It is often believed that………………. In this essay we will discuss how …….……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….………….
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Paragraph 1: (your viewpoint on one aspect/theme) From my personal experience ………………….………………………………………….………………………………………….………………
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Paragraph 2: (your viewpoint on one aspect) Another aspect ……………….…….…………
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Conclusion: To conclude ….…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…………….…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..……… ……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….
Graph Description Writing Practice: Line Graph
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values)
Describe the information below and discuss the implications for dental health.
» Write at least 150 words.
Essay Writing Practice
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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