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Academic Communication Skills GEN

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The four types of writing:

 Expository – Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader.

 Persuasive – Writing that states the opinion of the writer and attempts to influence the reader.

 Narrative – Writing in which the author tells a story. The story could be fact or fiction.

 Descriptive – A type of expository writing that uses the five senses to paint a picture for the
reader. This writing incorporates imagery and specific details.

4 Types of Writing. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://freeology.com/journal/4-types-of-writing/

Exercise
1. Choose a topic for an essay. You may choose the same topic as you did in Week 2 or a
new one.
2. Plan four different essays of 5-6 paragraphs on this topic, one in each of the four types of
writing. Write an outline for each of the four essays.

Example: A descriptive essay about my mother’s strawberry cheesecake.

I. Introduction
II. Appearance of the cheesecake
III. Smell of the cheesecake
IV. Taste of the cheesecake
V. Conclusion

Example: An expository essay about how to make my mother’s strawberry cheesecake

I. Introduction
II. How to make the bottom layer- the base
III. How to make the cheese layer
IV. How to make the strawberry topping
V. Conclusion
3. Choose one of your four outlines and write the complete essay by following your outline.
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Being a Les Roches student

Expository:

To start with, a process of becoming a Les Roches student can seems complicated to some
people, but in fact it is not. First of all, before applying to a school you have to take an IELTS
exam and pass at least with a 5.5 score. Secondly, you submitting your documents for school
and waiting for a professional interview with you. Once you have passed it you are onboard.
Moving on, you applying for visa process and preparing all necessary documents. When all the
steps are done, you can start packing your suitcases and join other Les Roches students.

Persuasive:

Becoming a student of Les Roches will change your live. At first, you will meet many people
from all other the world. The school is famous for having more than 80 nationalities on campus
therefore, you can learn about different cultures. Secondly, the way Les Roches teach the
students is different from normal universities. Here we combine not only academic classes, but
also a practical hence, all knowledge the students gain they can apply during their internships.
Last, but not least point to mention that after graduating from Les Roches the doors in different
sectors of hospitality will be open for you. Because the university is recognized in the whole
world, you will have one year of experience and be aware of the future trends in that industry.

Narrative:

I still remember my first day when I have arrived to Switzerland with indescribable nature. Once
you arrived to that country you can feel the hospitality. To start with, I was exhausted after a
long flight and bringing all heavy the suitcases alone. Moreover, everywhere it was crowded and
tourists keep discussing their plans and problems. But as soon as I got to the stand of Les
Roches a nice woman gave a warm welcome to all the students who arrived with me. The school
has provided some snacks for us which had an amazing taste especially after a quite long trip.
After, the driver helped us with all bags and suitcases we had. Next, all the way too school which
took us almost 3 hours and we were almost speechless and keep wondering how the
Switzerland and these unreachable mountains can be that beautiful. Finally, we arrived to
university and start feeling hospitality in the air. Everyone wearing professional uniform,
greeting us, explaining everything in one word we became a part of hospitality word.

Descriptive:

The first day of practical classes was amazing. In the beginning my day started very early as I
was on these lucky students to start the shift from 6 a.m., however it made a special memories
for me. I remember, waking up so early and having breakfast in the silence, cause other
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students prefer not to come that early. Once I started my class I was overwhelmed with all new
information we were given from the chef. Next, we started to cook and the smell was amazing,
all the herbs I can feel made me hungry. Moreover, we start to plating our dishes and chef was
explaining how to put it better so it is easier for an to see it. Finally, we reached to a part of
tasting our dishes. The flavor I had was great, but it tastier even better because it was cooked by
me. I can still regenerate the flavors I had in my dish. Lastly, it was an amazing day for me
which I want to remember forever.

Expository

1. Introduction

2. IELTS

2.2 Passing criteria

3. Documents

3.3 Interview

4. Onboard process

4.4 Visa

5. Conclusion

Persuasive

I. Introduction

II. New people

A. Nationalities

III. Way of teaching

A. Practical classes

IV. Graduating

A. Opportunities

V. Conclusion
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Narrative:

1. Introduction

2. Arriving to Switzerland

2.1 Warm welcome

3. Way to school

3.1 Enjoy the view

4. University

4.1 First impression

5. Conclusion

Descriptive

I. Introduction

II. First day

A. Memories

III. Class

A. Information

IV. Cooking

A. Plating dishes

V. Tasting

A. Flavors

VI. Conclusion