WRITING FCE

Essay
• Structure
Introduction: paraphrase
the main idea + your
opinion.
First idea
Second idea
Third idea: your own
Conclusion
 Essay: useful expressions
• Some people think/claim • Furthermore, • Firstly,
that • Secondly,
• Moreover,
• It is sometimes said that. • In addition, • Finally,
• It could be argued that… • What is more • Last but not the least.

• In my view • However, • In conclusion,

• I firmly believe that • On the other hand, • Overall,
• It seems to me that • Having said that, • To sum up,
• While that may be true, • All things considered,
 Informal Email
• Structure:
1- Hello______,
2- React to the previous email/explain
why you are writing
3- Main body: answer the questions in
the task
4- Start saying goodbye
5- Goodbye
6- Your name
 Informal Email: useful phrases
• Hi John, • I’ve got to leave you now. 
• Hello John, • Make sure you write soon
• Dear John, • Take care of yourself.
• Look forward to hearing from you.
• It’s nice / great / good to hear from you.
• It’s nice / great / good to read your letter. • Love, All the best,
• I’m glad to hear your news. • Take care, Best wishes, 
• I’m excited about… (your news.) • Regards,
 Letter of application
• Structure:
1- Dear Sir or Madam/ Dear Mr/Mrs,
2- Reason for writing/where you saw the
job advertisement
3- Main body: experience, abilities,
qualifications, asking for more
information.
4- Start saying goodbye
5- Goodbye
6- Your name and surname
 Letter of application: useful phrases
• Dear Sir or Madam, (Yours faithfully)
• Dear Mr/Mrs, (Yours sincerely)
• I am writing to apply for (the job position)
• I have seen your advertisement in
• I have considerable experience of
• I consider myself to be..
• I would welcome the opportunity to..
• I spent (two months) working as..
• I have excellent (communication) skills
• I have good knowledge of…
• I am confident I would be..
• I believe I am an idea candidate for..
• I hope you will consider my application
• I look forward to hearing from you/ your reply
 A review
• Structure
Introduction: giving background
information
Main body: describing the story,
characters. Positive points, negative
points (what is asked in the task)
Conclusion: whether you
recommend it or not.
 Review: useful phrases
• I recently saw
• My favourite book/film is..
• It is set in..
• It tells the story of..
• The main character is…
• There is a twist in the story.
• One of its strengths/ weaknesses is..
• The best/worst part is …
• It is definitely worth seeing it.
• (Young children) are sure to enjoy it.
• I would recommend it to teenagers.
• It will appeal to anyone (interested in
sports)
 Article
• Structure:
Introduction: asking an interesting questions
or wiring a sentence to attract the reader’s
attention.
Main body: talking about what was asked in
the task.
Conclusion: summarising what has
previously been stated
 Article: useful phrases
• Have you ever…?
• Can you imagine…?
• How would you feel if..?

• I think/believe that
• In my opinion,..
• As far as I am concerned..
• Personally, I think/ find…
 A report
• Structure
Introduction: purpose of the
report
Main body: topics to be discussed
according to the task
Conclusion
 Report: useful phrases
• The aim/purpose of this report is.. • In view of this, I would
• This report will consider… recommend/suggest…

• This report is intended to… • For these reasons…

• ____ is an option worth considering.
• One advantage/disadvantage of… • ____ is a must to be recommended.
• There are strong arguments in • It is advisable/ a good idea…
favour/against…