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speech
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proposal
example I will:

analyse ...
in this
essay will be analysed ...

Essay ·
Nouse of 1s
person (me) , allways use bid person example :
I think the best option is ...

according to the previous


arguments discussed throughort
the
essay it can be concluded
,

that the best option is ...

Introduction
·

-Introduce topic ,
explain what
you will speak about and
why or do a rethorical question
-Present your thesis/position (point of viewl

State briefly the arguments will discuss lately


-

very you .

*
Example :

Introduce topic
State main
points you will discuss in the
essay
X

it will be
discussed

Vocabulary :

According to ...

Paragraph 1 (most important argument)


·

Introduce first argument very briefly (strongest argument)


-

Explain the argument in detail (background)


Refute
any arguments against your point
-

-Link to the principal topic


*

Example :

Introduce argument very briefly


Explain the with more details
argument

*
vocabulary :
-

firstly ...,
in first place ...,
on the one hand ...,
to begin with ...

Also , frthermore , according to therefore


, , despite
-
,
however
,
nevertheless , although ,
reas even though , ,
moreover ...

aunque

Paragrah
·

Introduce second argument very briefly


-

Explain the
argument in detail (background)
Refute
any arguments against your point
-

-Link to the principal topic


*

Example :

Introduce argument

*
Vocabulary :
-

secondly ,
in second placee..., on the other hand...

Also , frthermore , according to therefore


, , despite
-
,
however
,
nevertheless , although ,
rea even
though ,
moreover ...

aunque
·

Conclusion

the text
what you have throughout
-

Summarise said

-Link all arguments (how the 2 arguments link with each other)
-Arrive to a conclusion by supporting the thesis/position stated in the introduction

Example
*

Vocabulary
:

inconclusion ,
in a nutshell , concluding , in
summary ,
overall , according to the
previous arguments ...
Report Oficial report (you can invent facts)
·

Title

Report of the report


-

on ...

topic
-

Topic of the report :

a report

Introduction
·

Explain for
writing report The purpose this report is to
-

your purpose your


:

of ...

Topic the report


-

of

3
Key points
-

main

Example
*
:

purpose for writing the report


topic
3 main
key points
Vocabulary this report to the purpose this report examine/evaluate/explain/describe/analyse/present/outline
*

: aims ...,
of is to ...

Paragraphs' each paragraph should have a


subheading (mini title)

Present Key point


-

Develop the point


Crepeat the structure in all 3 paragraphs)
-

can also link to the main topic

Example
*

topic of the paragraph


contain the main information)
and formal expressions
usefullanguage
Linking words (link the sentences)

vocabulary
:

first of all , secondly ,


furthermore moreover
, ,
in fact , lastly ,
the fact that , finally ,
it has to be stressed that ,
in
spite of ...

Conclusion
·

contain heading recommendations


-

a
:

Must

-Summarise the key points


-

Provide conclusions

Give recommendations luse persuasive language)


-

Sive a final answer

*
Example :

persuasive language

the following implemented:..., I feel it


Vocabulary I would I would advise for . . . ,
* :

strongly recommend that ...,


measures should be

would be to our
advantage if . . . , the best solution would be ..., provided that these recommendations are taken into consideration ,
...
Formal letter email use 3rd person

salutation
·

Sir Madam ,
3 don't know who the letter for
-

Dear or is

To whom this
may concern ,

I
-

Dear Mr .
Jenkins ,

know who the letter is for Callways put the surname , never the name)
-

Dear director editor....

Paragraph 1
-

Introduce the purpose of the letter (summary and intentions) :


Why you are
writing this letter

Example
*
:

Useful frases to start

Topic

Explanation

Paragraph 2-3-4...
·

Provide main information the letter


-

of

Describe the main purpose mentioned in the paragraph 1

keep the information to the essentials and concentrate


organising in clear logical rather than expanding too much
-

on it a and manner

Ishould not be
very extensive)

-Allways be polite and respectfulc use modal verbs (would ,


could ,
should ...
)

Write clearly and simply


-

-Avoid contractions (I'm - I am ,


it's - it is ,
don't - do not ...
)
*
Example :

closing off
signing
·

and

Shortly summarise the intent (purposel


-

End with some call to action :

take ,
return the money ,
send informationn...
*

Example :

Call to action , ask them to reply or response

-Closing and signing off :


Yours faithfully ,

Signature (your name)


*

Example :
I intro
Title +
:

to be reviewing
Nave what you aregoins
Identify the book, esterent film
or

z bain content :

paregraph - describe the first thing


mentioned in the task

Review paregraphi describe the second ...

.
3 Recommendation :
Title
·

contain your general impression and


re
~ redict
your
.

Reviewing a book : (Title of the book) by (Author of the book)


-

Reviewing a hotel :

(Name of the hotel) -

a review

Reviewing a restaurant (it can be


something catchy)
:

(name of the restaurant) :

Unforgettable experience

Introduction (not necessary to be a real movie ,


book ,
restaurant... you can invent it

Identify the thing you are


going to review and state its
genue (science fiction novel ,
horror movie )
... or

its location ,
if its a restaurant or a hotel .

brief description of what the book movie is about


give a
-

Can , ...

Engage the reader , we can ask a rethorical question


*

Example :

rethorical question

identification of reviewed item (of what is being reviewed)

Body paragraphs
·

Describe the points


-

why this person made an important contribution ?


-

Need to answer discuss


did learn anything new about the person's life ?
you

idioms phrasal verbs coloquial language


-

Use and
,

Example :

topic -

specific vocabulary
relevant details

engaging interesting vocabulary

Recommendations
·

Conclusion

Give
general impression
-

your

veredict recommendation
-

Give
your

Make objective assessment the reviewed material


-

an of

Recommend dissuade your readers from attending it


seeing
-

or

Example
*

recap what like about the film


you

recommendation

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