Useful language Introduction Phrases For example,
It is often said that ... For instance,
….is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion. An obvious example of this is… ….is a topic that is often discussed but rarely solved. A clear example of this is… Many people feel that ... We live in an age when many of us are… This is illustrated by… More and more families/people are choosing to … As a case in point… The trend nowadays is towards +ing Over the past/last ten years or so, … Recent research indicates that the number of Language for conclusions …is increasing. Statistics indicate that--- In light of the above, Hardly a week goes by without another report of .. appearing in the media. This Taking all this into consideration/account,… raises the issue of whether …………….. Although most people would generally agree As far as I am concerned, / in my opinion, / that …………… few as I see it, etc. … is the most effective way to… due to the Language for topic sentences fact that… Despite the fact that… undoubtedly plays a First Paragraph role in… I firmly believe that… is more effective due to the fact that… its …. clearly/undoubtedly has an impact on… advantages outnumber/ outweigh those
It is common knowledge that… plays a ADVANCED GRAMMAR
crucial role in… Inversions: Not only is/do…..but also… Rarely/seldom do people…. It is undoubtedly the case that… Conditionals: Were these recommendations There is little doubt that… to be implemented/ Had they known about/ if they happen to…/ If he should have any… … is widely believed to contribute to… Double comparatives: The cheaper the…., It is generally considered that… the more popular…
Recent research suggests that… Participle clauses: Being a keen shopper
myself,… Having bought many products Studies have shown that… has an online,…. impact/influence on… Subjunctive: It is vital that should be / I Few people would contest/dispute the fact recommend that should be done…/ that… would rather/ sooner
Second Paragraph Advanced linkers: Despite the fact that….,
….. due to the fact that, with a view to/ in Another factor to consider is… the light of …./ given….
On the other hand/In contrast… Relative clauses: reason for which…./
students whose work ought to be It is often claimed that… assessed/ ,which would be paramount to…. FORMAL VOCABULARY All the evidence suggests that… Longer words with origins in Latin eg: is because (+ informal) VS is attributable No idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs to (+ formal) / ask for(+ informal) VS go up (informal) VS increase ( + formal) enquire about (+ formal) VS choose(+ take part in (+ informal) VS participate in (+ informal) VS opt for (+ formal) formal) Bear in mind (+ informal) / be taken into Replace emotive language consideration (+ formal) Adore/ be elated be satisfied with Abstract nouns rather than verbs Be great be satisfactory Make a reservation (instead of book) Feel overwhelmed appear unable to cope/ Offer assistance (instead of help) Handle/ manage/ Make a complaint (instead of complain) Fantastic valuable/ profitable/ positive/ Express your dissatisfaction (instead of be beneficial unhappy)