Anglu Frazes, Rasiniam Ir KT - Geras

The aim of this essay is to answer a crucial questions...
Nowadays a lot of people say that...

A problem that is often debated nowadays is that...
Introductory Remarks There is a wide variety of opinions about...
To start with, let us consider...
We live in a world in which history provides numerous examples of...
There is a widespread attitude nowadays that....
Let us start by considering...
Developing the argument Let us try to understand thoroughly....
The firs thing to be said about the topic under consideration is that....
Another way looking at this question is to...
The Other side of the The other side of the coin is that...
argument It is now time to discuss...
It would not be difficult to make out a convincig case for...
However, it should be pointed out that...
If one weighs the pros and cons....
The Balanced view
The issue of....could be approached from a different angle...
This is a relatively minor problem, when compared to....
What conclusion can be drawn from...
The inevitable conclusion, therefore, is that...
The Conclusion
In conclusion....
To conclude with....
Oppsoing thought However, it should not be forgotten (that)…
Examples For example, a recent study by _________ showed…
Another example Take for instance a recent study by the _____ that clearly showed…
Instead of saying “There is

There is ample evidence to suggest that…
proof that…”
Stating Your Opinion
In my opinion, According to me,
In my view, To me,
From my point of view, I think
It seems to me that I believe
From my perspective To my way of thinking
It appears that I suppose
I realize I understand
I imagine I feel

Giving Examples
For example, For instance,
such as In other words,
as like
that is namely
To illustrate To paraphrase

Comparing
Similar to As...as
in common also
Either...or In the same way,
Neither...nor At the same time
Just as resemble

Contrasting
However, But
On the contrary, On the other hand,
Differ from Nevertheless
Although Though
Otherwise Instead
Alternatively, Even though

Generalizing
Generally, Generally speaking,
Overall, On the whole,
In general, By and large,
It seems to me that I believe
All in all, Basically,
Essentially, As a rule,
All things considered For the most part
Expressing Certainty
Certainly, Undoubtedly,
Doubtless, No doubt,
Definitely, Of course,

Expressing Partial Agreement

More or less, To some extent,
Up to a point, Almost,
In a way, So to speak,
Showing cause
Due to Because
Because of Owing to

Showing effect
Therefore, As a result,
Consequently, For this reason,
Thus, So,
thereby Eventually,
Hence, The reason why

Marking time
First, Last
Second, Lastly,
Third, Then,
Firstly, First of all,
Secondly, Before
Thirdly, After
During While
To begin with At the same time
Simultaneously After this / that
Since Meanwhile
Afterwards Following this
When As soon as

Adding Information
Furthermore In addition
Also And
Moreover Similarly
Likewise As well as
Besides Too
Even What’s more

Expressing condition
If Whether
In case Unless
Provided that So that

Concluding
To summarize In conclusion
Lastly, Finally,
To conclude with, In short,

FORMAL AND INFORMAL LETTERS

FORMAL INFORMAL

Name Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Dupuis Hi/Hello Mary
Dear Mary Mary,....(or no name at all)
Previous Thank you for your e-mail of... Thanks for your e-mail.
contact Further to your last e-mail,... Re your e-mail,...
I apologise for not getting in Sorry, I haven't written for ages,but
contact with you before now. I've been really busy.
Reason for I am writing in connection with... Just a short note about...

writing I am writing with regard to... I'm writing about...
In reply to your e-mail, here are... Here's the...you wanted.
Your name was given to me by...
We would like to point out that... I got your name from...
Please note that...
Giving I'm writing to let you know that... Just a note to say...
information We are able to confirm that... We can confirm that...
I am delighted to tell you that... Good news!
We regret to inform you that... Unfortunately,...
Attachments Please find attached my report. I've attached...

I'm sending you ... as a pdf file. Here is the...you wanted.
Asking for Could you give me some Can you tell me a little more
information information about... about...
I would like to know... I'd like to know...
I'm interested in receiving/finding Please send me...
out...
Requests I'd be greatful if you could... Please could you...

I wonder if you could... Could you...?
Do you think I could have...? Can I have...?
Thank you in advance for your help I'd appreciate your help on this.
in this matter.
Promising I will... I'll...

action I'll investigate the matter. I'll look into it.
I will contact you again shortly. I'll get back to you soon.
Offering help Would you like me to...? Do you want me to...?

If you wish, I would be happy to... Shall I...?
Let me know whether you would
like me to... Let me know if you'd like me to...

Final Thank you for your help. Thanks again for...

comments Do not hesitate to contact us again Let me know if you need anything
if you require any further else.
information.
Please feel free to contact me if Just give me a call if you have
you have any questions. My direct any questions. My number is...
line is...
Close I am looking forward to...(+ -ing) Looking forward to...(+ -ing)

Give me regards to... Best wishes to...
Best wishes Speak to/See you soon.
Regards Bye (for now) / All the best
An example of an essay map
To show you what I mean, take a look at this outline of an essay. It contains 125 words: that is half of all
the words you need for an IELTS essay.
One of the most controversial issues today relates to ……………. In this essay, I am going to examine this
question from both points of view
On one side of the argument there are people who argue that the benefits of considerably outweigh its
disadvantages. The main reason for believing this is that …………………. It is also possible to say that …….One
good illustration of this is ………….
On the other hand, it is also possible to make the opposing case. It is often argued that in fact ……….. People
often have this opinion because …………… A second point is that ………..A particularly good example here
is…………..
As we have seen, there are no easy answers to this question. On balance, however, I tend to believe that
……………..
How to Write an Opinion Essay
It requires your opinion on a topic, which must be stated clearly, giving various viewpoints on the topic
supported by reasons and/or examples. You should also include the opposing viewpoint in another
paragraph.
Introduction
Paragraph 1
state the topic and your opinion clearly
Main Body
Paragraph 2,3
viewpoint 1 & reason, example
Conclusion
Final paragraph
summarise/restate opinion
You may include more viewpoints, and thus more paragraphs in the main body.
For and against essays

A "for and against" essay is a formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from
opposing points of view. You should present both sides in a fair way by discussing them
objectively and in equal detail. A good essay of this type should consist of:
a) an introductory paragraph in which you clearly state the topic to be discussed, without giving
your opinion;
b) a main body in which the points for and against along with your justifications, examples or
reasons are presented in separate paragraphs; and
c) a closing paragraph in which you state your opinion or give a balanced consid¬eration of the
topic.
Introduction
Paragraph 1
state topic (summary of the topic without giving your opinion)
Main Body
Paragraphs 2 & 3
arguments for & justifi¬cations, examples, and/ or reasons
Paragraphs 4 & 5
arguments against & justification, examples, and/or reasons
Conclusion
Final Paragraph
balanced consideration/ your opinion directly or indirectly
Essays suggesting solutions to problems

Essays suggesting solutions to problems, in which the problem(s) associated with a particular
issue or situation are analysed and possible solutions are put forward, together with any expected
results/consequences. The writer's opinion may be mentioned, directly or indirectly, in the
introduction and/or conclusion.
A successful essay of this type should consist of:

a) an introductory paragraph in which you clearly state the problem, what has caused it, and the
consequences.
b) a main body in which you present several suggested solutions, each in a separate paragraph
together with its consequences/results and
c) a conclusion in which you summarise your opinion.
Introduction
Paragraph 1
state the problem and its cause(s)/consequence(s)
Main Body
Paragraph 2,3
suggestion 1 & result
Conclusion
Final Paragraph
summarise your opinion

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The aim of this essay is to answer a crucial questions...

Nowadays a lot of people say that...

Oppsoing thought However, it should not be forgotten (that)…

Examples For example, a recent study by _________ showed…

Instead of saying “There is

From my point of view, I think

It seems to me that I believe

From my perspective To my way of thinking

It appears that I suppose

such as In other words,

Either...or In the same way,

Neither...nor At the same time

On the contrary, On the other hand,

Differ from Nevertheless

Alternatively, Even though

Overall, On the whole,

In general, By and large,

It seems to me that I believe

All in all, Basically,

All things considered For the most part

Expressing Partial Agreement

Consequently, For this reason,

Hence, The reason why

Firstly, First of all,

To begin with At the same time

Simultaneously After this / that

Afterwards Following this

Even What’s more

Provided that So that

To conclude with, In short,

Reason for I am writing in connection with... Just a short note about...

Attachments Please find attached my report. I've attached...

Requests I'd be greatful if you could... Please could you...

Promising I will... I'll...

Offering help Would you like me to...? Do you want me to...?

Final Thank you for your help. Thanks again for...

Close I am looking forward to...(+ -ing) Looking forward to...(+ -ing)

An example of an essay map

For and against essays

Essays suggesting solutions to problems

A successful essay of this type should consist of:

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