Templates

Writing
Independent

 If I were forced to choose, I would definitely say

 I do believe that …… I have to admit that my opinion on this matter has been profoundly
influenced by my own personal experience. For example
 I comprehend Kelly´s view, yet I think she is missing another crucial point /while I
comprehend claire´s view, I would like to add another point
 In light of the reasons mentioned, I strongly believe

Integrated

 Introduction
- The question of whether …… has been the subject of much debate lately
- The writer agrees for the view that
- However, the lecturer identifies several weaknesses in the author reasoning. In fact,
the professor states that ……, and addresses, in detail, the trouble with each point
made in the reading text.
 Paragraph 1
- First and foremost, the author of the reading states that
- Some scholars, however, have expressed strong disagreement with the author view. In
the listening, for example, the lecturer states that …… The lectures further elaborates
on this point that
 Paragraph 2
- Some scholars, such as the author, argue that
- Still, the author´s view is not shared by all experts in the field
- The lecturer specifically refutes this claim by arguing that

 Paragraph 3
- Finally, the author wraps up his argument by putting forth the idea that
- The professor disagrees with this claim and argues that
- In conclusion, both the author and professor have opposing views on the issue of
- It is evident that reaching a consensus on this matter will pose a challenge for them
Speaking
Question 1

 I definitely think that

 One example of this is
 On top of that
 For instance
 To make a long story short

Question 2

 The Reading passage announces a change to the university´s … policy. Students…..

 the woman in the conversation is fully supportive of this new policy. He starts off by
saying / right off the bat, the man says that he doesn´t like the idea
 Secondly, the man supports/opposes the idea because

Question 3

- According to the Reading, (topic) is (topic definition)

- In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this subject by providing an example of
(topic). To start, the lecturer explains that (first example)
- The professor goes on to say
- So, after listening, I now have a better understanding of what (topic) is