FCE Writing// Part 1: Essay

Introduction
Paragraph 1

a- Introducing the topic

Generally speaking/ There is no doubt that…/ It is often said/ asserted/ claimed that…/It is
universally acknowledged that…/It is a well known fact that/ As far as X are concerned…/
For the great majority of people…/ A problem that is often debated nowadays is that of …
Even though many people think that….,

b- Stating your opinion

It is my opinion that… / In my view/ To my mind / I am sure / convinced that / I think
Speaking personally I believe…/ I feel strongly that…

c- Introducing the three ideas in a general way to support your opinion

THUS/HENCE/ THEREFORE, I will consider three main

reasons/problems/ideas/points/factors to support my point of view:
to find creative solutions to this problem:
to shed light on this issue:

Body
We introduce the different view points that support your opinion.

Firstly, secondly, thirdly/// On the one hand, on the other hand// In addition, Moreover,
Furthermore…

Paragraph 2

a- First View Point With regard to/ with reference to/ Regarding…+noun (education)
b- Justification and Examples

Paragraph 3/4

a- Second View Point I would like to focus on/ highlight/ the fact that …
b- Justification and Examples

General Conclusion
Paragraph 5

We Re-state our opinion again and summarise the ideas

In conclusion/ To sum up/ In short / In short/ On the whole/ To conclude/ after all I have stated