Are you waiting for the international exam TOEFL, IELTS or others, where one of the stages is writing an essay? Or maybe you are applying to enter a university and you need to talk about yourself, your achievements and plans in an essay? In any case, your goal is to write an excellent essay in English. This is not as difficult to do as it might seem at first glance, and we will help you figure it out.

This article will tell you how to write an essay in English, what types of essays there are in English, how to write an introduction to an essay, and what linking words to use in the text.

What is an essay?

Essay in English is a short essay in which you express your point of view on a given topic. Writing a high-quality essay in English requires a high level of language proficiency, a rich vocabulary and the ability to clearly and concisely express your thoughts.

The formal style of narration is one of the features of the English essay, which distinguishes it from essays on a free topic, to which we are accustomed in the Russian language. The British take the style of presenting thoughts in essays seriously, so it is not recommended to use abbreviations and, in general, allow yourself to be frivolous in the text. Also, any essay, regardless of the topic, has a certain structure. But first things first.

Types of Essays

There are three main types of essays in English:

For and against essay

The name of this type speaks for itself: it requires you to present arguments “pros and cons” on a given topic.

Writing Plan: In the introduction, you lead the reader to the problem; in the main part, neutrally describe the arguments “for and against”, without expressing your own opinion; in conclusion - express your opinion about the problem and draw a conclusion.

Opinion essay

Unlike a pro and con essay, an opinion essay is designed to express your thoughts on a topic. The peculiarity of the opinion essay is that you need not only to express your own opinion on the problem, but to reflect other points of view in the essay. So to speak, look at the topic from a different angle.Writing plan: in the introduction indicate the topic of the argument; in the main part - you express your opinion on the problem, supporting it with confident arguments, and also describe what other points of view there are; in conclusion, you summarize the results that support your opinion on the issue.

Suggesting solutions to a problem essay (essay proposal for solving a problem)

Usually in such essays you are given some kind of global problem, and your task is to offer the most possible and relevant ways to solve it.

Writing plan: introduction describes the problem and the reasons for its occurrence; in the main part you need to offer several options for solving the described problem and the possible consequences of each of them; the conclusion summarizes the results and the final decision or recommendations.

Typically, the type of essay depends on the chosen topic and is often indicated directly in the assignment. If there are no recommendations on the type, then use any one that, in your opinion, is best suited to the given topic.

The above-mentioned types of English essays are the most common, but there are others. Sometimes you need to write about your achievements and plans for the future (for example, when applying to university or college), and sometimes you need to write a free-form essay about what worries you right now (that is, without a given topic).

Whatever the topic of the essay, when writing it you should adhere to a certain generally accepted structure.

Structure

Typically, an exam essay should be 180-320 words in length, but these limits are not rigid and must be indicated in the assignment along with the topic.

Before writing, it is worth remembering that an essay is not a detailed essay-reasoning on a free topic, but only a clear and succinct expression of thoughts on a given problem. Therefore, all essays in English have a common structure:

Heading

The title of the essay, which reflects the topic or problem that will be revealed in the text. The title should be as concise and understandable as possible. In fact, the title of an essay is similar to the title of an article: it should contain the main idea, which will be discussed in more detail in the text.

Introduction

It should indicate what the main part will be about. The introduction should explain the topic of the argument and how you understand it, be concise (occupying about 5-10% of the text), briefly outline the outline of the essay, and cite sources or other data as necessary. Main part

This is the main part of the essay in English, which reveals the problem and your opinion on it, depending on the type of presentation chosen. Here are arguments and examples, as well as other points of view on the topic. At the end of the main part, the text should smoothly lead the reader to the conclusion.

This part of the essay occupies approximately 75-85% of the total volume of the text.

Conclusion

At the end, you need to summarize all the ideas covered in the body of the essay.

A good conclusion is not just a dry listing of all the above facts, but a well-reasoned conclusion on the topic. It may echo or refer to the introduction, but in different wording. In conclusion, you should not put forward completely new ideas or refute those already expressed, and also, use an apologetic tone for your opinion. Be confident in your point of view and simply restate it. The acceptable amount of text in the conclusion is 10-15%.

If you have an exam on the horizon, then you will find our recommendations and tips on how to write an essay in English useful.

Adviсe:

1. Draft

If you have limited time to write, use a draft. Draw a plan on it and write down the main thoughts. This will help you write your essay faster and avoid making mistakes in the final version.

2. Stick to structure

3. Be concise

Express your thoughts briefly, without going deep into reasoning.

4. Give reasons

Provide clear evidence to support your words when expressing your own or someone else's point of view on a topic. Based on these arguments, draw a conclusion and conclusion.

5. Keep it formal

The formal style of presentation is the best option for essays, unless otherwise noted. Do not use abbreviations, slang or colloquialisms.

6. Use linking words

Special words will help you consistently express your thoughts, lead the reader to a conclusion, and build the correct structure in the text.

7. Vary your vocabulary and grammar

Even though the essay is written in a formal style, it doesn’t hurt to add a little flair to give the text some personality. If thisappropriate, use synonyms and .As for grammar and complex sentences, use them only if you are confident in your knowledge. Otherwise, mistakes or poor use of time will not work to your advantage.

8. Be correct

Often the topics for essays are pressing social issues, on which opinions can be sharply polarized. When expressing your thoughts on ambiguous occasions, you should be as correct as possible and not forget about basic delicacy, tolerance and politeness.

9. Check for errors

An obvious but extremely important piece of advice. Take a look at the finished essay to check it for all kinds of errors and typos.

• Remember that you are writing an essay for another person who is not your friend or colleague, so stick to neutral language, use standard speech patterns, write to the point, and stay on topic.

• Do not overuse adjectives, exclamation marks and avoid general words (all, any, every). Also, there is no need to use phrasal verbs (put it, get off, etc.) and abbreviations (can’t instead of cannot, don’t instead of don not, etc.). Adhere to an academic-informational style in your presentation: avoid personal pronouns (I, my, we, our) and give preference to the active voice instead of the passive voice.

• To give objectivity to the text, express an opinion on the topic using impersonal constructions (It is believed that...; It cannot be argued that..., etc.) and non-categorical verbs (suggest, suppose, claim, etc.). Words such as apparently (obviously), arguably (probably) and other adverbs will help you correctly express your opinion on the issue.

• Divide the main part of the text into paragraphs according to meaning, which can be interconnected and complement each other. Don't overload your paragraphs with sentences and make them all about the same length. At the beginning of a paragraph, it is better to use linking words that will help continue the idea expressed earlier.

• If you provide examples or quotes in your texts, refer to the source and date of publication of the statement. This can be done in parentheses, indicating the author and year.

Useful words for essays

Introductory words

Introductory phrases for essays in English are universal and suitable for any type of essay.

This essay deals with... - This essay is dedicated to...
This assignment will examine… - This work examines…
This report will analyze... - This report analyzes...
This essay will consider… - This essay will consider…
It is believed that... - They believe that...

Some phrases that will help outline the outline of the essay and explain the content:

The essay is divided into four sections... - This essay consists of four parts...
It will first consider… - First considered…
It will then continue to describe... - After which we will continue to describe...
The third part compares… - The third part compares…
Finally, some conclusions will be drawn as to... - And finally, some conclusions will be drawn regarding...

Linking words

Linking words or linkers will help you not only logically express your thoughts in an essay, but also make the text easy to read and structured. Take these words into account for everyday speech, because connectives make it more logical and bring it as close as possible to the speech of native speakers themselves.

Linkers for sequencing ideas(linking words to organize thoughts)

Finally - finally, in the end
First(ly)... second(ly)... third(ly) - first (firstly)... second (secondly)... third (thirdly)
Lastly - finally, at the end
The first point... the second point... the third point - firstly (first point)... secondly (second point)... thirdly (third point)
The former... the latter - first... last
To begin with... then... to conclude - to begin with... then... finally

Linkers for expressing opinions(linking words to express opinions)

According to… - According to…
It cannot be denied that... - It cannot be denied that...
It is said/believed that… - They say/believe that…
Some people say that... - Some people say that...
There is no doubt that... - Without a doubt...
We must admit that... - We must admit that...

First person:

As far as I am concerned - As far as I know...
From my point of view - It seems to me that...
I agree - I agree
I am in favor of - I am a supporter...
I am against the idea of ​​- I am against the idea...
I believe that - I believe that...
I disagree - I don’t agree
In my opinion - I believe that...

Linkers for giving examples(linking words to give examples):

As follows - next, as indicated below
For example For instance - for example
Namely - namely
Such as - such as

Linkers for giving reason(linking words to explain reasons):

As - since
Because - because
Because of - due to the fact that
Due to - according to
Owing to - thanks
Since - since

Linkers for contrasting ideas(linking words for opposition):

Although / even though - although, even if
But - but
Despite - despite
However - however
In comparison - in comparison
In contrast - unlike
In spite of - despite
In theory - in theory
In practice - in practice
Nevertheless - despite, after all
nevertheless - nevertheless
On the contrary - on the contrary
On the one hand - on one side
On the other hand - on the other hand
Unlike - unlike
Whereas - whereas
While - while

Linkers for adding information(linking words for additional information):

Also - also
And - and
Apart from - except, along with
As well as - just like...
Besides - besides, besides
Furthermore - moreover
In addition to - in addition to
Moreover - in addition, moreover

Linkers for summarizing information and showing the result(linking words to summarize)

As a consequence - as a consequence
As a result - as a result
Consequently - as a result of this
Hence - therefore
In brief In short - briefly, in a nutshell
In conclusion - in conclusion
In summary - in summary, summing up the above
Therefore - therefore
Thus - in this way
To conclude - drawing conclusions
To summarise - summing up

Format and rules for writing an essay “expressing opinion”

The essay “expressing opinion” is written in a formal (business) style.
In this type of essay, you need to express your point of view on a given topic, as well as bring other people’s points of view opposite to yours and explain why you disagree with them. Your opinion should be clearly stated and supported by examples or evidence.
The volume of the essay is 200-250 words (minimum 180 words, maximum 275)
The essay should actively use constructions such as “In my opinion”, “I think”, “I believe”
It is necessary to use introductory words and constructions like “On the one hand, on the other hand”..., linking words (Nevertheless, Moreover, Despite...)
It is prohibited to use abbreviations such as “I’m”, “they’re”, “don’t”, “can’t” (otherwise the score for organizing the essay will be reduced)
The “expressing opinion” essay has a strict structure, changing which when writing the essay will lead to a decrease in score. The essay “expressing opinion” consists of 4 paragraphs:

1) Introduction(intro)

In the introduction, you must clearly formulate the topic-problem, indicating that there are two opposing points of view on the problem (Some people claim that mobile phones are very useful devices while others argue that life could be less stressful without them.) and express your opinion without using too many personal constructs
However, the first sentence should not repeat the given topic of the essay word for word. Recommended ending of the first paragraph: Now I would like to express my point of view on the problem of …

2) Main part

1 paragraph. Give 2-3 arguments supporting your point of view, supporting them with examples or evidence.
In the second paragraph you should adhere to only ONE point of view, for example: Mobile phones in my opinion are very useful devices. OR I consider the mobile phone to be a harmful and useless invention.
You must provide 2-3 arguments with evidence to support your opinion

2 paragraph. Give opposing points of view (1-2), and explain why you DO NOT agree with them. Example: However, some people think that mobile phones not only keep you in touch with your relatives and friends but also provide you with a great number of facilities. I can’t agree with this statement because…
Your counterarguments to the opinions of other people should not repeat the 2nd paragraph.

3) Conclusion

It is necessary to conclude, referring to the topic given in the 1st paragraph, that there are 2 points of view on the problem, and also confirm your own point of view.
For example: “There are different points of view on this problem. I think that...” or “Taking everything into consideration, there are two different points of view on this problem. I believe that...

Useful vocabulary for composition"expressing opinion"

1 paragraph Introductory phrases

• It is popularly believed that….
• People often claim that... Some people argue that...
• A lot of people think that…
• It is often suggested/believed that…
• Many people are in favor of the idea that... Many people are convinced that...
• Some people are against…

2 paragraph. Phrases expressing your point of view:

• I would like to explain my point of view on this situation.
• I would like to express my opinion on this problem.

Phrases characterizing the advantages of the problem under discussion:

• As already stated I’m in favor of… for a number of reasons…
• There are many things to be said in favor of…
• The best/ thing about……. is...

Phrases listing points of view:

• Firstly, /First of all….
• In the first place
• To start with, / To begin with,
• Secondly, Thirdly, Finally,
• Last but not least,

Phrases that add new arguments:

• Furthermore, /Moreover, /What is more,
• As well as…. /In addition to this/that…
• Besides, /…….also….
• Not only…., but…… as well.
• Apart from this/that….
• not to mention the fact that

3 paragraph.

• Some people believe that… however they fail to understand that…
• they fail to consider that… they forget that…
• Some people argue that…. I can't agree with it as...
• I disagree with this point of view (statement, opinion) because …
• It has become fashionable for some people to argue that…
• Contrary to what most people believe, I think that…
• As opposed to the above ideas…I believe that…

4 paragraph. Closing phrases:

• In conclusion,
• On the whole,
• To conclude
• To sum up
• All in all,
• All things considered
• Finally,
• Lastly
• Taking everything into account,
• Taking everything into consideration

Expression of personal opinion:

• In my opinion this subject is very controversial
• In my view…
• To my mind...
• To my way of thinking…
• Personally I believe that…
• I feel strongly that...
• It seems to me that...
• As far as I am concerned…

Criteria for assessing the completion of tasks C2

	Solving a communication problem (CONTENTS)	ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXTS		Grammar	Spelling and punctuation
	The task is completed in full: the content reflects all aspects specified in the task; the style of speech is chosen correctly, taking into account the purpose of the statement and the addressee; The norms of politeness accepted in the language are observed.	The statement is logical: the means of logical connection are chosen correctly; the text is divided into paragraphs; the format of the statement is chosen correctly	The vocabulary used is appropriate to the task at hand; There are practically no violations in the use of vocabulary. (1-2 errors)	Grammatical structures are used in accordance with the task at hand. Virtually no errors. (1-2 errors)
	The task is completed: some aspects specified in the task are not fully disclosed; there are individual violations of the stylistic design of speech; the norms of politeness accepted in the language are generally observed	The statement is basically logical; there are some disadvantages when using logical communication means; there are some disadvantages when dividing the text into paragraphs; there are some violations of the format of the statement	The vocabulary used corresponds to the task, however, there are some inaccuracies in the use of words or the vocabulary is limited. But the vocabulary is used correctly (3-7 errors)	There are a number of grammatical errors that do not impede understanding of the text (3-7 errors)	There are practically no spelling errors. The text is divided into sentences with correct punctuation (1-2 errors)
	The task has not been completed completely: the content does not reflect all aspects specified in the task; There are often violations of style; generally the accepted norms of politeness in the language are not observed	The statement is not always logical: there are shortcomings or errors in the use of means of logical communication, their choice is limited; division of text into paragraphs is illogical or absent; there are numerous errors in the format of the statement	An unreasonably limited vocabulary was used; There are frequent violations in the use of vocabulary, some of which may make it difficult to understand the text	Either elementary-level errors are common, or errors are few in number but make it difficult to understand the text. (8-12 errors)	There are a number of spelling or punctuation errors that make the text much more difficult to understand (3-10 errors)
	The task was not completed: the content does not reflect the aspects specified in the task or does not correspond to the required volume (200-250 words) Note: the minimum number of words is 180, the maximum is 275. If the essay has 179 words - “0” for content, if there are more than 276 words, then only 250 words from the beginning are checked.	There is no logic in the construction of the statement; the format of the statement is not respected	An extremely limited vocabulary does not allow you to complete the task (cannot be placed if there is no “0” for content)	Grammar rules are not followed (more than 12 errors)	Spelling and punctuation rules are not followed More than 10 errors

Essay sample

Many cities in Europe do everything to promote bicycles as an ecologically clean type of transportation; however the governor of St. Petersburg signed a decree according to which bicycles will not be allowed in the city centre.

Do you agree that bicycles should be banned in the center of St. Petersburg?

Write 200-250 words

Use the following plan:

1. Introduction. (State the problem)

2. Express your opinion and give reasons for it.

3. Give other people's arguments and explain why they are wrong.

4. Make a conclusion

In European cities people ride bicycles a lot because they are aware that bikes help to save fuel and reduce pollution in cities. However, the governor of Saint-Petersburg decided to ban bicycles in the city center and I fully agree with it. I would like to explain my point of view on it.

In my opinion, the governor is absolutely right. In the first place, our roads are not adapted for biking as in Europe; they are too narrow and there are no separate lanes for bicycles. Moreover, bikes do not help the traffic situation but even sometimes make it worse as bicyclists often break traffic rules and cause accidents. In addition, the weather in St. Petersburg is not good for bicycle commuting. In winter roads are covered with ice, in autumn and in spring rains are frequent and roads are wet, so it is very difficult for cyclists to move.

On the other hand, some say that bikes are undoubtedly useful for our health, I can not agree with it completely as there are a lot of road accidents where cyclists are injured. Some people may argue that bikes are ecologically clean, but you can also put special purifying facilities on cars which are faster and more comfortable as transport.

To sum up, there are different points of view on this problem. I believe that bicycles should be banned in the city center where streets are not specially created for them. As I see it, a bike is a kind of transport for short trips in the countryside.

Unified State Exam in English. Letter. Task C2. Video tutorial.

How to write an essay in English correctly worries many high school students, students, and those who encounter English in their line of work as adults. There are rules that allow you to write an essay correctly from a stylistic, semantic, and spelling point of view.

Preparation

Preparation time is purely individual. Some people need a few minutes to formulate their thoughts, choose an idea, and start writing. Others will need a day to weigh the pros and cons, think about a certain topic, find what they wanted to express.

There are situations when the topic of an essay is unfamiliar and uninteresting. It is impossible to write lines; a person loses his positive mood. To solve the problem, psychologists have developed a technique. As you know, the brain is largely controlled from the conscious, subconscious. It is necessary to give instructions to the brain, then simply forget (if the deadlines for writing the essay, of course, allow it). The right thoughts and information, formations will come.

It has been noticed that when learning a foreign word or learning the meaning of a term, they occur more often. This is explained by the fact that a person tunes in to a certain wavelength and shifts to receive a certain type of information. This rule also works when writing essays and books.

How the basic information was collected needs to be written down on paper (in Russian for those who still speak English at a poor level).

Make a plan, indicate:

• questions;
• approximate plan for presenting information;
• information about introduction, conclusion;
• interesting thematic facts.

Any plan is an individual matter. It is necessary to write, what is written down on paper will be preserved, while a bright and well-remembered thought is easily forgotten.

Main aspects of preliminary preparation for writing an essay:

• collect information about the topic(it is useful to read relevant literature, talk to people);
• collect facts(as a rule, a text that contains numbers, percentages, and mentions of people’s stories is more interesting to read and evokes more emotions);
• make a plan on paper or in a word processor on a computer.

The outline of the essay may change, it should not remain original. During the actual writing process, you will all receive information, and, who knows, maybe interesting questions and stories will appear for readers.

How to overcome the “fear of a blank page”?

The fear of a “blank slate” is faced by those who decide to write an essay or composition, professional writers who make a living from this. This is due to fear. Indecision that it will turn out badly, it will be uninteresting, it goes away easily - you need to start writing.

By forcing yourself to write for at least five minutes, you will notice that it has become easier, that the necessary thoughts appear on their own.

Follow a few tips:

Types of essays

The type of essay writing is determined depending on the given topic. Typically, information about this is indicated in the task. But if the topic is known, and the author is asked to choose the type himself, it is better not to experiment and choose the one that is suitable for a specific topic.

There are three main types. Depending on the type of writing, the structure of the story, the questions, and how the author will answer them change.

For & Against Essays

This type of essay, which is translated into Russian as “for and against,” implies that the author will offer arguments during the narrative process. Depending on which ones there will be more, and how important they are, a conclusion is given at the end.

He can say that there is no single correct answer, determine in which situation there will be one correct argument, and in which - another.

The plan for writing an essay of this type is as follows:

• Introduction e. This indicates an interesting fact or why the reader should be interested in the issues discussed below.
• Main part. The main arguments for and against are stated. The author has no right to claim the ultimate truth, so he narrates it neutrally.
• Conclusion. Here the author of the essay can already express a point of view. This is done with reasoning, based on personal experience. Then a conclusion is drawn.

This type of essay is considered difficult, especially if the topic is not particularly familiar. Often schoolchildren and students are asked to write essays on political and philosophical issues. Teenagers and young adults do not understand the topic, and describing it in English is a big problem.

Opinion Essays

At first glance, the “opinion essay” seems simple. The author will have to express thoughts on paper (and there should be a lot of them, regardless of whether you like the topic or not), and consider the issue from different points of view.

It is important to confirm the information with facts and figures so that it does not look like just a conversation between two friends who, out of boredom, decided to discuss a topic they do not understand.

The story plan is as follows:

• Introduction. It is necessary to interest the reader in the fact, to tell why the issue is important for discussion.
• Main part. Initially, a personal point of view is expressed, and the maximum arguments for it are indicated. Then the opposite point of view is indicated. Unlike “pros and cons,” the second point of view is not written out in full, it is written in passing. Further in the essay, the author must write down why he believes that he does not like the opposite point of view, why he does not share it. Again, convincing and vivid arguments are given for this.
• Conclusion. It is not necessary to write a conclusion; it is clear from your arguments which point of view you are leaning towards. It is necessary to sum up the results and finally formulate an opinion.

To write an essay of this type, you will need to understand the topic in detail. Read literature in English on the topic, this will allow you to learn interesting facts, select the correct linguistic constructions, and add words on the topic.

Points to Consider Essays

Essays called “steps for solving a problem” are most popular among schoolchildren and students. The topic of the essay is a specific problem, and it could be of a personal or global nature. The author will be required to propose the maximum number of solution paths, and then draw a conclusion indicating the optimal ones.

The writing structure looks like this:

• Introduction. The name of the problem, why it is important, what its causes and possible consequences are indicated.
• Main part. The maximum number of solution paths is selected. They usually start with the simplest solution and end with the extraordinary and innovative. Although the structure can be anything, the main thing is that the reader finds it interesting. Do not provide platitudes, argue clearly, write down facts and figures. It is important to write in the essay what the proposed measures will entail if they are taken.
• Conclusion. Here the author’s personal opinion is indicated, exactly how he would act in a particular situation and why he chose such a decision.

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Introduction

Introduction The story should touch the reader and stimulate further reading. Template phrases, of course, cannot be avoided, but they should be followed by interesting and informative information. The introduction is a commentary by the author.

Included:

• defining key terms and explaining why it is important to consider the issue;
• aspects of the chosen topic;
• an explanation for why you want to cover the topic.

The essay in English is a short narrative, strictly on topic and according to the model. The teacher must see that you are not going to deviate from the topic, cover exactly what is needed. In the introduction, use arguments that clearly fall within the meaning of the essay. It should be clear that the reader will find the answer in the story.

A well-constructed introduction contains information that:

• the author understands the topic;
• the reader will receive an answer to the question of interest;
• the essay will not touch upon other topics other than the main one;
• A mini-research on the topic was conducted.

According to the plan, the introduction should not occupy more than 10% of the entire text. If we take into account that the length of the essay is approximately 1500 words, then the introduction should be from 120 to 150 words.

Useful phrases to start an essay in English:

As for having a plan, which indicates that the reader will be offered information on the topic and there will be no “water” and departure to other areas, this can also be demonstrated in the introduction.

Phrases that will help:

The third part compares...	The third part compares…
The essay consists of four parts...	The essay is divided into four sections…
First of all, we consider...	It will first consider…
Conclusions will be drawn...	Some conclusions will be drawn as to…

The introduction should catch the reader, encourage him to read the main part and conclusion. Numbers, percentages, and information about the benefits of reading the article for the reader personally attract attention.

Main part

The main part is the section where the arguments are given. It is the largest - about 75% of the entire text. At this stage, the reader is given all the necessary information, thesis and antithesis are demonstrated, facts are given or refuted.

Phrases for thinking about a problem

Phrases for thinking about the problem will allow you to connect the elements of the text into a single whole.

In the introduction you can use the following:

Let's start with the fact that...	To begin with…
You can...	You can…
Firstly…	Firstly…
Secondly...	Secondly…
Finally…	Finally...
Argument in support...	Argument in support of…
To begin with, it should be noted that...	The first thing that needs to be said is…
It is clear that...	Clear that...
First of all...	First and foremost…
The positive thing is that...	Good thing about… is that…
It cannot be denied that...	It is undeniable that…
It is often said that...	It is often said that…
It is well known that...	It is a well-known fact that…
We live in a world in which...	We live in a world in which…
For most people...	For the great majority of people…
One aspect of the problem...	One of the most striking features of this problem is…
Let's try to understand...	Let us try to understand…
It cannot be denied that...	One cannot deny that…
From observations it is clear that...	It is clear from these observations that…
On the other side…	On the other hand…
It must be admitted...	One should accept that...

Phrases expressing personal opinion

In addition to the usual verbs with which you can express your own opinion (I think, reckon, suppose, believe, imagine, guess, figure, presume, gather), special cliche expressions are used.

Among them:

In my opinion…	To my mind, in my opinion…
In my opinion…	To my way of thinking, in my thinking/to my thinking…
I believe that...	It is my belief that...
In my opinion...	In my view…
From my point of view...	From my point of view… From where I stand.., From my perspective…
It seems to me...	As I see it… It seems to me that... The way I see things is that… As far as I’m concerned…
In my opinion…	In my judgment… In my eyes... In my book…
I'm sure that...	I'm sure that... I'm convinced that... I am positive that…
I have no doubt that...	I have no doubt that... I strongly believe that…

Phrases expressing the opinion of certain experts

It always looks more impressive if, in addition to personal opinions, the essay in English contains the arguments of experts in a certain field.

The following phrases will help bring them to light:

They think that..	Believe that…
They say that...	Say that...
It is noted that...	Point out that...
They emphasize that...	Emphasize that…
It is assumed that...	Suggest that...
Which confirms the idea...	Which seems to confirm the idea that…
From the facts we can conclude that...	From these facts, we may conclude that…
We should probably point out the fact that...	Perhaps we should also point out the fact that...
It would be unfair not to mention that...	It would be unfair not to mention that fact that...
A common argument against is that….	The most common argument against this is that…

Conclusion

Conclusion is a summing up, conclusions from all of the above. Any essay in English is a reflection on some problem, so at the end you need to give an individual answer. The consequences and prospects for the development of the situation are indicated.

• formulate topics that are relevant to the issue under consideration;
• express a personal opinion about the decision;
• make an argument that makes one point of view better than another.

A correctly written conclusion is general conclusions; it should not be similar to the introduction (often this is the mistake students make).

The conclusion contains:

• a short list of ideas being considered;
• summing up with argumentation;
• a phrase that makes you think further;
• a strong argument that supports the main part;
• description of consequences and forecast of decisions made.

At the same time, an essay in English should not include some aspects:

• about new ideas(if they are important, then the description is included in the main part);
• as if making excuses(phrases that you are not an expert in the field, that this is your personal opinion are not needed, since the essay format assumes that this is a statement of personal opinion);
• that the arguments presented in the main part may be controversial(Why did the author then write insignificant facts that are refuted?).

It is important that the conclusion of an essay in English calls for further reflection, so that the reader understands that an essay of 1500 words cannot express the full depth of the issue under consideration.

The conclusion is the most important part of the essay. It allows you to understand how well the author understood the topic and what conclusions he made. The conclusion can be twice as large as the introduction - up to 20% of the text. But it is better if its size is about 15%.

The most serious mistakes in essays

In addition to spelling and punctuation errors, other types of errors are often made when writing essays in English. This primarily concerns the fact that the author does not follow the rules for writing the introduction, main part and conclusion.

The introduction in this case is a set of keywords or does not speak about the essence of the issues being considered. In conclusion, the main idea is often transferred, while it should be revealed in the basic part and summarized in the conclusion.

The errors are:

• Presentation of completely new ideas in the final part(if they are important for the story, then they should be included in the main part and described. If not, then you should not use unimportant facts and ideas in the conclusion).
• Using an exculpatory tone(The essay implies that you are expressing a personal opinion. Using phrases like “I’m not an expert, but”, “There are other points of view” is prohibited).
• Focusing the reader's attention on unimportant details(For example, if the topic concerns global warming, then half of the essay in English should not describe how this process affects the inhabitants of Russia).
• Refutation of the previously stated facts(This is illogical).

English Essay Template

Volume of sections

The volume of essay sections is individual, it depends on the topic. It is allowed, if the topic is serious and requires many conclusions from the author, to increase the size of the final part. But in any case, the main part should be the largest, at least half of the entire essay in English.

The following ratio is accepted:

• introduction - from 10 to 15 percent;
• the main part - from 50 to 80 percent;
• conclusion - from 10 to 30 percent.

Such indicators are accepted in English and Russian.

Useful introductory phrases

There are a lot of phrases that can be used in an essay in English. It is impossible to write a beautiful story without them; they help connect sentences into a single whole. Without them, the text will turn out dry and scientific.

The following introductory phrases are popular and suitable for almost every topic:

It is important to note that - It is important to note that;

It is important to understand that – It is important to remember that;

In the end - After all;

Actually - Actually;

In any case - In the case, Anyway;

Indeed - Indeed;

I must admit - I must admit;

Makes sense - It makes sense;

Fortunately - fortunately;

Unfortunately - Unfortunately;

By the way - By the way;

It may seem - It may seem that;

It doesn’t matter that;

It is not surprising that;

However - however;

It turned out that - It turned out that;

To tell the truth - To tell the truth;

In the meantime - Meanwhile;

This may mean that - It can mean, that.

There are thousands of introductory phrases in the English language, including modern slang ones; in America, introductory constructions are used, which in England can be found in live conversation extremely rarely. It is important to understand their meaning, then, even without knowing how a certain speech pattern will be in English, you can find it by meaning in the dictionary.

In addition to knowing the topic on which the essay is being written in English, the author will be required to write the text correctly. Do not overuse complex structures. Let the story be concise, without abbreviations and slang and abstruse expressions.

Although introductory expressions are indicated for the introduction, you should not overuse them in the main part, the conclusion - the text will be artificial and contain a lot of “water”. It is recommended to use an introductory structure for three to four sentences once.

In order to diversify the text, use:

• synonyms.

But there shouldn’t be too much colorful description. Compliance with the golden mean will prevent the reader from being led into the jungle of expressive descriptions and reasoning. He must follow the flow of thought and reasoning about the main topic.

The absence of errors, correct formatting and editing, division into paragraphs are important points that cannot be neglected. The reader will notice these things immediately, and no matter how good an essay in English is from a semantic point of view, it will not be possible to get the maximum score for it.

Use an academic writing style

The academic style of writing implies that the author will adhere to certain norms, that his text can be read equally comfortably and with the same degree of understanding by people of different ages and professions.

Academic writing is characterized by the following points:

1. lack of generalizations and categorical judgments, personal opinion is expressed very carefully;
2. lack of personal pronouns, which create the impression of common speech;
3. respect for gender equality(if the expression is applicable to representatives of both sexes, then you cannot write man or woman - it is better to use the impersonal person);
4. availability of quotes and links to sources of information(this allows you to follow the train of thought and understand that what is said is not mere speculation of the author);
5. phrases are used that are based on and not(allows you to give the letter a finished look).

The academic writing style does not allow the use of common expressions or slang (unless, of course, the main topic of the article concerns this). Try to write an essay in English so that it is equally understandable to both school-age people and retirees.

There is no need to use complex and intricate designs. They can show knowledge of the English language, but there is a high probability of using them incorrectly. If you haven’t taken the course yet, then you should limit yourself to general knowledge, but do it without making mistakes.

Don't use colloquial elements

Elements of colloquial language are incompatible with academic writing style.

To get a perfectly written essay in English you will need:

• exclude abbreviated forms, always use full ones instead;
• instead of phrasal verbs that are used in everyday speech, enter full one-word ones;
• exclude slang expressions;
• write fewer parentheses, question marks and exclamation marks that express emotions;
• Avoid general words - use numbers, percentages, details instead.

It is easy to understand which style of English is considered colloquial and which is considered academic. It is enough to read classical authors and compare them with the way talk show hosts on television or radio announcers speak.

Strive to impart objectivity to the text

The objectivity of the text gives it significance and professionalism. An essay in English will not look as if it was written by a person who is poorly versed in the topic, although this may in fact be the case.

To objectify an essay you need:

Coherence of the text

Consistency of presentation and clarity of thought are achieved through expressions that connect the components of the text with each other. They guide the reader and prevent him from getting bored among the facts and arguments. Introductory phrases are used that are different for the introduction, body and conclusion. These phrases serve a number of functions.

These include:

• addition: as well as, in addition;
• example: for example, that is;
• opposition: on the other hand, however;
• cause: so, this leads to, as a result;
• listing: finally, then, next;
• conclusion: as a result, therefore.

Phrases are useful, but overusing them makes English essays difficult to read. It is advisable to use such words no more than one per several proposals. Diversify the occurrence of introductory words; it is better to write two different words that mean the same thing.

Quotes and links

Quoting a written source (book, report, other essay in English) gives objectivity to the text. To get the best result, they should be used, although it is not forbidden to submit results without them.

But in a short essay in English it is easier to place a quotation directly in the text; two methods are used:

1. According to Smith (2000), writing a good essay…;
2. Writing a good essay…(Smith 1998).

As you can see, you can indicate the source of information immediately or at the end of the quote. No quotation marks required. If desired, indicate the author's full name (you can give full details or last name). Well-known expressions can be written without reference to the book. But a little-known quote that was heard once in a publication requires that this information be included in an essay in English.

Paragraphs

The first paragraph in the essay is introductory, it explains what the essay is about. It is not forbidden if it is followed by information that is not directly related to it. In the main part of the story this is already excluded.

Each paragraph should talk about a certain aspect, contain the main thesis, which the author proves or refutes. Another paragraph may deal with a different aspect, but it must be related to the first. For example, the first paragraph will describe the positive side of the issue, and the second will describe the negative side. Often in English essays of the “pros and cons” type they use the following format: introduction, paragraph “for”, paragraph “against” and so on, conclusion.

The structure is clear and logical. But at the same time, learning to write really good and non-monotonic texts, when reading which the reader will not reliably know what will happen next, can be broken by these canons.

Review and Editing

Even those who know English impeccably sometimes make gross and curious mistakes. This is due to the fact that after writing the text, the “eye” becomes blurred, even the simplest typos are not noticeable.

In order to avoid this, you can do the following:

Where is an English essay useful?

An essay in English is the best way to identify. Here, vocabulary, knowledge of passive voices, and much more are assessed.

Testing in the form of an essay in English is carried out when:

• passing exams in a secondary school and an educational institution with advanced knowledge of languages;
• to confirm knowledge of English;
• admission to the university at the Faculty of Foreign Languages ​​(now also in many other specialties);
• when applying for a job (if the candidate applies to communicate with foreign partners).

Of course, the English essay is also used as a teaching method. At least once a quarter or based on the results of studying a new major topic, students and schoolchildren write an essay.

The benefit of an essay is that the person who writes it develops comprehensive English language skills, studies disciplines, learns to answer questions reasonably and correctly express a point of view, and draw conclusions from the general flow of information.

How to write excellent essays in English: 11 rules

11 rules for writing a good essay:

1. 
   Stick to the essay structure. The structure of the essay is unchanged: introduction, main part and conclusion. You cannot get a high score if you confuse the items and what is written in them.
2. Use a draft. There is not much time allocated for essays. It is recommended to prepare in advance for all topics, jot down some thoughts and arguments. This will save time on writing a clean draft and proofreading the text.
3. Prepare for any topic. The essay evaluates general erudition. Read books in English, watch educational programs on the Internet, and then writing an essay on any topic will not be difficult.
4. Leave time for checking. On average, 2-3 errors are present even in the best tests. This is due to simple fatigue. Set aside at least five or ten minutes to check and proofread the text. This will help raise your score by a few points.
5. Determine the appropriate style. Everyone's writing style is different, but your writing should be kept objective and academic. Practice in advance and then it won’t be difficult to write an essay quickly and almost automatically. Read more classic books in the original language, this is where literary and literate speech is found.
6. Be concise. An essay is a short written piece of work. Compliance with the required volume is important. If you want to impress examiners with your extensive knowledge of a topic, you shouldn't increase the volume. This may result in a lower grade.
7. Give reasons for your reasons. In order for the argument to not sound like an unfounded statement of personal opinion, you will need to acquire certain knowledge on the topic. If topics are given before the exam, then prepare in advance, for example, read the literature, watch short videos on YouTube. Good work includes opinions, arguments, supported by statistical data, clear examples.
8. Use linking words. Without linking words it is impossible to achieve a concise and beautiful presentation of thoughts. Connections form sentences into a single whole; it will not seem that the student first copied one sentence from another, and then looked into the notebook for a third. Newspaper articles will help you develop your vocabulary, including learning more introductory expressions. It is recommended to subscribe to online magazines in English. You will not only be aware of the latest news in the field of politics, society and sports, but also learn competent English and expand your vocabulary.
9. Use a variety of vocabulary and grammar. Of course, there is no escape from simple good and very, you need to use them. But if possible, replace everyday, very popular words with synonyms. The examiner will evaluate your knowledge at a high level. You need to use different times. When the text is completely written in this raises doubts about whether a person knows any other tenses. Include passive voices and modal verbs as much as possible. In the simplest essay, expressing the simplest thoughts, it is possible to achieve excellence.
10. Express your thoughts correctly. Tolerance when expressing your own thoughts is the most important thing. This also applies to writing stories. Avoid topics of religion and politics, even if you have your own and unshakable opinion on this issue, you need to express it as correctly as possible. The essay is written in an academic style, do not express thoughts vigorously, do not include emotions.
11. Write softly. A formal and correct style is the norm for storytelling. It is forbidden to express an idea categorically; at the same time, you should not refer to the fact that your opinion is not significant.

Common essay topics for the Unified State Exam in English

Typically, schools adhere to the standard and choose one of the following topics for the Unified State Exam:

• Space Exploration;
• Teenagers Today;
• Unhealthy food;
• School Trips;
• Environmental Problems;
• Higher Education;
• Teenage Jobs;
• Free Time;
• Traveling;
• Technology and Science.

Writing an essay and getting the highest score for it, meeting all the requirements, is not a problem. It is important to adhere to generally accepted standards (percentage ratio of introduction, main part, conclusion; use of introductory words and speech patterns, argumentation of opinions), to impress the examiners with erudition and extensive knowledge.

Essay examples in English

Here are examples of ready-made essays in English:

More essay examples can be downloaded on the Internet.

The assignment contains a certain statement. You need to write an opinion essay in which you express your own opinion regarding this statement (opinion essay).

The essay should be clearly structured and include the following parts (each starting with a new paragraph):

1. Introduction. Here you must identify the problem specified in the assignment. It is important to paraphrase it and not rewrite it word for word. For example, task “In order to get a good education one should go abroad” can be reformulated as follows: “Nowadays, the problem of studying abroad causes great argument and controversy” . This thesis should also be supplemented with a small commentary explanation.
2. Expressing your own opinion. In this paragraph it is necessary to briefly reflect your personal attitude to this problem and support it with 2-3 detailed arguments. It is important that the arguments are convincing, succinct and logical. Arguments are introduced using universal linking words and phrases.
3. Expressing an opposing opinion. The third paragraph of the essay should contain the opponent's point of view. This thesis also needs to be supported by 1-2 arguments. It is important that the opponent has 1 fewer arguments (i.e., if you have three arguments in the 2nd paragraph, there should be two in the 3rd), because our goal is to prove our own rightness.
4. Disagreement with the opinions of opponents. Here you should refute your opponent’s opinion, express your disagreement and support it with 1-2 counterarguments. Remember that you provide counterarguments to your opponent’s arguments, their number should be the same (2 opponent’s arguments = 2 of your counterarguments).
5. Conclusion. The last paragraph should contain a general conclusion regarding the issue under discussion, which is also supplemented with commentary. You can use a universal phrase that will make the reader think about the problem.

Below is a table with examples of introductory words and phrases.

STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY IN THE USE 2018 IN ENGLISH

Paragraph	Offer	Sample
1. Introduction (introduction)	Problem Identification	Nowadays,		the problem of … causes great argument and controversy.
		In today's world,
				the issue of … is considered to be a matter of common concern/the main concern of …
	Comment on the issue	Some people believe that… while others think…
		On the one hand, … on the other hand … .
	Rhetorical question	Where is the truth?
		Who is right?
2. Expressing your own opinion	Thesis	In my opinion...
		As for me, I believe that…
		My personal view is that…
	1 argument	To begin with,
		To start with,
		Firstly,
	2 argument	What is more,
		Furthermore,
		Secondly,
	3 argument	Finally,
		Additionally,
		thirdly,
3. Expressing an opposing opinion	Thesis	However, there exists another point of view on this issue.
		Nevertheless, one can consider this problem from another angle.
	1 argument	First of all,
		The first thing to be considered is…
	2 argument	Another fact is that...
		Besides
4. Disagreement with the opinions of opponents	Thesis + 1st counterargument	Despite my respect for this opinion, I cannot share it because …
		Nevertheless, I cannot agree with this statement, because…
	2nd counterargument	Moreover, one should not ignore the fact that…
		Finally...
5. Conclusion	Conclusion		In conclusion,		I would like to say that	the problem of… is still to be discussed.
			Taking into consideration all mentioned above,			It is impotant to understand…
	Comment		As far as I am concerned, the point is to…

UNIVERSAL ENGLISH ESSAY TEMPLATE

Nowadays, the problem of … causes great argument and controversy. Some people believe that ... while others think ... . Who is right?

In my opinion,…. To begin with, … . What is more,… . Additionally,….

However, there exists another point of view on this issue. First of all, … . Besides...

Despite my respect for this opinion, I cannot share it because… . … .

In conclusion, I would like to say that the problem of … is still to be discussed. As far as I am concerned, the point is to…

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SAMPLE OF READY USE ESSAY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

• Comment on the following statement:

In order to get a good education one should go abroad.

What is your opinion? Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan:

− make an introduction (state the problem)

− express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion

− express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion

− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

− make a conclusion restating your position

Nowadays, the problem of studying abroad causes great argument and controversy. Some people think that one can get a better education only in another country, others believe that it is possible to study at home. Where is the truth?

In my opinion, studying abroad is more advantageous because one can gain useful experience. To begin with, it can have a positive impact on students’ self-discipline as youngsters become more proactive and acquire quickness in comprehension. Moreover, it gives them a chance to learn more about the culture of the other country and improve their language skills. Additionally, it is a splendid opportunity to make new friends.

However, there exists another point of view on this issue. First of all it is very expensive to study abroad. Moreover, one should not ignore the fact that, children have to adapt to many things, thus, it can be stressful for them.

Despite my respect for this opinion, I cannot share it because there are a lot of exchange programs wich are funded by government, therefore, students can study abroad for free. Besides, a person should learn to cope with stress if he or she would like to go the university to broaden their mind.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the problem of studying abroad is still to be discussed. I believe that one should analyze and compare all pros and cons before making a proper decision where to get an education.

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RULES FOR WRITING AN ESSAY IN THE Unified State Exam

• Count the words

It is imperative to keep within the specified volume: 200-250 words (a deviation of 10% in both directions is allowed, i.e. 180-275 words). If the essay contains ≤179 words, then the assignment will receive 0 points. If ≥276 words, then only the first 250 words are checked. Remember that 1 word is everything between two spaces. Hyphens (-) and apostrophes (’) are not spaces, so words like world’s, open-minded, UK are counted as one word. Practice writing letters on exam forms - this way you will learn to determine the number of words by eye and will spend less time counting them.

• Write in a formal style

Abbreviations cannot be used (full forms only) I am, cannot), as well as starting sentences with informal linking words well,also, but). Use impersonal verb forms ( one should). A rich vocabulary and variety of grammatical and syntactic structures demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the English language.

• Get your timing right

Give yourself 60 minutes to complete this task: 10 minutes for the plan and write straight to the final copy for 40-45 minutes, 5 minutes. for word counting and checking. Be sure to check your essay before submitting it!

Believe in yourself and everything will work out!

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What is an English essay

Essay in English- this is a type of creative work that has an arbitrary composition and reveals the author’s opinion on a particular social, cultural or historical problem. This is not an English essay, article, abstract or any other work of a creative genre. The essay proudly occupies a separate hole in the world of journalism. Let's compare it with an article, an essay in English and an abstract. To better understand what an essay is and why it cannot be called an article, abstract, etc.

An essay is very similar to a reasoning essay, however, the main difference between these genres is the purpose of writing an essay - an essay in English always has a conclusion, and an essay only encourages the reader to think and make his own. In an essay, the author only discusses, raises current topics, but does not make a final conclusion, unlike an essay. An article is really very similar to an essay, because there is no specific structure, there is a relevant topic. However, an article is a work of journalism, as opposed to an essay. It is this factor that makes the article one and only in the world of the journalistic genre. And so that you don’t have the slightest desire to compare an essay with an essay, let’s look at the last differences. First of all, the abstract is larger in volume - about 5 pages, while the essay most often takes 1.5 - 2 pages. Also, the essay is narrated on behalf of the author, and the abstract is a report on a clearly defined topic.

Where is an English essay useful:

• To pass the international English language exam.
• For admission to university.
• For hiring.

However, these are not all the moments where an essay can be useful. It's no secret that writing essays develops imagination and helps develop analytical thinking skills.

Conclusion: if you want to develop, write an essay. It plays an extremely important role in school, university and even at work. It is very important to learn to understand how to write an essay in English correctly, so that you can confidently move towards success from your school years.

Types of essays

There are 3 types of essays in English:

• For & Against Essays.
• Points to consider (“Problem and solution”).
• Opinion Essays.

For & Against Essays

Essay “For and Against” - in this type of essay, the main task is to consider two existing points of view. It is important to objectively evaluate both positions and express your understanding of each side.

1. Structure:
2. 1) Introduction (here it is important to characterize the topic that will be discussed without expressing your own opinion).
   2) Main part (here it is important to express your opinion about the problem, give examples and evidence).
   3) Conclusion (in this section you summarize and summarize all of the above. Remember that in this type of essay you should not draw a specific conclusion, you can only distribute all the arguments into two bowls).

Important! Words I think, I believe,In my opinion, etc. can be consumed only in custody, where you express your position.

Useful phrases :

When considering points of view (beginning of essay):
firstly- Firstly
in the first place- in first place
to begin with- let's start with
secondly- secondly
finally- in the end

To indicate benefits:
another- other
an additional advantage of… is... - there is an additional advantage of something
the main advantage of… is... - there is an additional advantage of something

To point out flaws:
a further- next
a major disadvantage / drawback of... - the main disadvantage
the greatest / most serious / first disadvantage- main disadvantage
another negative side of... is another negative side of this...

To represent each point of view:
one point / argument in favor of... - one argument in favor of ...
one point / argument against... - one argument against...
it could be discussed that... - there are disputes that...

When reasoning:
moreover- moreover
in addition- in addition
furthermore- Besides
besides- besides
apart from- except
as well as- just like
also- Also
both- both
there is another side to the question... - there is another side to this issue ...

To express contrast
however- however
on the other hand- on the other side
still- more
yet- more
but- But
nevertheless- nevertheless
it may be said/ claimed that- they say that...
although- Although
while- while...
despite / in spite of- despite...

Opinion Essays

“Minority opinion” - in this type of essay it is important to express your position regarding a particular issue. It is important to provide examples, arguments in favor of your opinion, and also to express your position quite transparently.

1. Structure:
   1) Introduction (here it is important to indicate the issue that will be considered, as well as your position regarding it).
   2) Main part (it is important to indicate opinions opposite to yours, explain why they have a right to exist, and also give arguments in favor of your opinion).
   3) Conclusion (in this section you once again express your point of view in other words).

Useful phrases:

To express your own opinion:
to my mind,… - my opinion
in my opinion / view… - I think…
I strongly believe... - I am firmly convinced...
I am (not) convinced that... - I'm not sure that...
I (definitely definitely) feel / think that... - I definitely think that ...
it seems / appears to me... - it looks like...

Points to consider essays

The Problem and Solutions essay is written in a formal style. It is important to pose a problem, then consider ways to solve it.

1. Structure:
   1) Introduction (this is where you state the problem).
   2) Main part (it is important to show possible ways to solve the problem and its consequences).
   3) Conclusion (in this section you express your own opinion about solving the problem).

Useful phrases:

To explain the situation:
because- because
due to (the fact that) - thanks to something
the reason is that- the reason is that
thus- Thus
consequently- as a result
so that... - Thus
in order to... - in order to
with the purpose of- for the purpose
intention of (+ing) - with intention

To express probability:
it can / could / may / might be… - Maybe...
it is possible- Maybe
unlikely- unlikely
foreseeable- foreseeable
certain that... - I'm sure that...
the likelihood- probability

Vocabulary and grammar in an English essay:

It's generally believed that...	It is commonly believed that...
Secondly, many people claim that…	Secondly, many claim that...
An advantage, of... is...	The advantage of this is that...
On the other hand, it is often claimed that…	On the other hand, they always say that...
In addition most people would agree that the most serious disadvantage of… is…	In addition, many would agree that the most serious drawback is...
Furthermore, it is generally believed that…	Moreover, it is generally accepted that...
Taking everything into consideration…	Taking everything into account...
Although, it must be said that there is no absolute answer to the question of…	However, it should be said that there is no clear answer to this question...
Thus, no one can deny or raise an objection against the fact that …	Thus, no one can deny or object to the fact that...
In the first place, it is my belief that...	First of all, I believe that...
Secondly, what is more efficient…	Secondly, what is more rational...
This can be clearly shown by the fact that…	This can clearly show the fact that...
In contrast, it must be admitted that...	In contrast, one might add that...
Taking everything in account, it must be said that…	Taking everything into account, it must be said that...
People should focus their attention on ways to overcome the problem of …	People should focus on ways to solve the problem...
As the result...	As a result...
Secondly, the alternative way to solve the problem of … would be …	Secondly, an alternative solution to the problem would be...
One final suggestion, which would help enormously, is to...	One final solution that will certainly help...
To sum up, there are several measures which could be taken to improve…	To summarize, there are several measures that should be taken...

Rules for writing essays in English

Stick to structure. Don't forget to use a draft. Make notes to yourself, outline a plan for writing an essay in English, sketch out a list of all the arguments before you start writing. It is important to be fully prepared and ready for any topic.

It is best to prepare for writing an English essay in advance, and the more you write, the better. Thus, no matter what topic you come across, you can develop it based on the knowledge and experience that you gained during preparation.

An essay may be perfect in content, but if it contains grammatical errors, everything is lost. Be sure to remember to check your work after writing. It is advisable to do this twice. First, from the very beginning to the end, and then read the entire work in reverse order. The work should be read in reverse order to identify errors in words.

Be sure to follow one of the three essay types throughout your work. It is important to be specific in your essay, but you should not make it too short. Most often, an essay consists of 180-320 words, depending on the purpose of writing. Don't forget about linking words. They show the author's literacy. Use quotes that will confirm this or that opinion.

Important! TO The number of words in an English essay usually ranges from 180 to 320 words.

We can conclude that the essay is not as scary as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is preparation. Even after reading just this article, you will already have enough information to understand how to write an essay in English. It's just a matter of practice. Write as many essays as possible, get inspired to write an English essay on a topic unfamiliar to you, be it saving animals or trends in world art.

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