Showing posts with label WRITING ADVANCED. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WRITING ADVANCED. Show all posts

Saturday 1 April 2023

TYPES OF WRITINGS FOR C1

TYPES OF WRITINGS FOR C1
  1. INFORMAL EMAIL OR LETTER
  2. FORMAL EMAIL OR LETTER
  3. LETTER TO THE EDITOR
  4. ARTICLE
  5. REVIEW
  6. REPORT
  7. PROPOSAL
  8. BLOG POST
  9. DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
  10. FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY
  1. 1.OPINION ESSAY
  • AGREE AND DISAGREE
  • CAUSE AND EFFECT
  • PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

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                Wednesday 22 February 2023

                HOW TO WRITE A FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY/ DISCURSIVE ESSAY


                FOR AND AGAINST OR DISCURSIVE ESSAY B2

                DO NOT MAKE CONTRACTIONS

                Title (don’t forget it) 

                1.    Introductionà Introduce the issue without stating your opinion
                 ( NO OPINION)
                Most people would agree that...                                                                 
                In this day and age it is popularly believed that....                                                                                                                                                               
                .However,  I would like to show that there are always two sides to every story.    
                .The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
                 
                2.    1ºp à ARGUMENTS FOR ( JUSTIFY THEM)
                 
                On the one hand,
                Another, a further, an additional advantage of ….is …
                Another point worth noting is …..
                The main/ greatest advantage is …
                Moreover, … .Furthermore,…In addition,….What is more, ..
                Take for example the case of ….
                For example, .. For instance,… such as….
                 
                3.    2ºp à ARGUMENTS AGAINST ( JUSTIFY THEM)
                 On the other hand,
                Another, a further, an additional disadvantage/ drawback of ….is …
                Another negative aspect of ….is
                .However,….
                .In spite of this,  
                 
                4.    Conclusionà Summarize the issue and include your opinion. 
                 

                To sum up, I firmly believe that  the advantages  of…………outweigh the disadvantages due to the fact that………..

                         Living abroad is great (b2)

                 

                 Most people would agree that living abroad allows you to live more comfortably. In fact, many families decide to move to a foreign country in order to get a better future. The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.  

                 On the one hand, one of the main advantages of living in a foreign country is that people can earn more money. Moreover, you can learn and become fluent in another language.

                 On the other hand, it may be difficult for people to adapt to a new place.Sometimes they may miss their family and feel  lonely. In addition, if someone can not speak the language, they may get frustrated.

                 To sum up,  I firmly believe that the advantages of living abroad outweigh the disadvantages due to the fact that living abroad brings people the opportunity of achieving a better lifestyle.




                The advantages and disadvantages of being famous (C1)

                Everybody would agree that almost everyone wants to be famous, even small children wish to become famous in the future. The majority of people see just great things about being famous. But being famous is not as much fun as everybody thinks. Fame comes as a price but gives you some pleasures too. Futhermore, being famous can be rewarding. Famous people have a safe income and their lives are made easier in many aspects. They can afford more expensive things for themselves. What is more, sometimes celebrities are given free items by companies who use them to advertise their products, not to mention the fact that at times they do not pay in restaurants or hotels and are also invited to attend important functions.

                Despite all these good things fame has a price. Famous people do not have any private lives. Everyone talks about celebrities’ lives but at times they are victims of gossip and libel. Sometimes this gossip has caused depression for famous people. Some of them are even chased by their fans and paparazzi. Additionally, many people seek advantage of celebrities, for that reason they  are never sure who their real friends are and tend to live isolated lives. Some of them live in fear so their lives become even more stressful.

                All things considered, being an ordinary person outweighs the advantages of being a rich and famous one. Celebrities’ lives are not as nice as we all imagine. Many of them are fraught with problems.


                 

                Friday 3 July 2020

                DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

                ANTONIO BANDERA, A SPANISH AMBASSADOR

                There is one person I specially admire, his name is Antonio Banderas.
                I first heard about Banderas when I watched his famous film Átame, directed by Pedro Almodóvar.  Antonio is the first Spanish actor who has become extremely popular in the United States. He started his career in Madrid when he was a very young man and from the very beginning he managed to work with the best directors, actors and actresses.

                Antonio Banderas is an extremely handsome man. His curly dark hair and dark eyes have made him a Latin symbol in North America. He is tall and broad-shouldered, rather slender and very expressive. . He is also good at singing, which has been very useful throughout his acting career.

                Antonio has proved to be a warm person; he is always willing to answer the questions asked by both his fans and the journalists. He is not only glamorous but also kind. Being well-known has not changed his attitude; he is still the same modest man who moved from the south of Spain to the capital to search his dream. Antonio married the famous American actress Melanie Griffith, and has a daughter from this marriage. Later he divorced and has a new girlfriend, Nicole Kimpel.

                Perhaps his greatest achievement was when he was able to find his way in a foreign country with little money but great expectations. From my point of view, Banderas is an inspiration for many young actors, I look up to him because he has always been a really committed person. He has invested some of his film earnings in Andalusian product, which he promotes in Spain and in the US.

                TIPS
                PARAGRAPH 1


                Write the name of the person in the first sentence.
                Write when / where / how you met that person or heard about him / her.
                Explain how long you have met that person.
                Include any interesting detail (nationality, job…)

                SECOND AND THIRD PARAGRAPHS
                Talk about his / her physical appearance.
                Talk about his / her personality.                          

                Talk about his interests.
                Talk about the activities he/ she likes doing in their spare time.      

                PARAGRAPH  4
                 CLOSING  / CONCLUSION                                                                                                                          
                Explain what that person has achieved in life.
                Include a reason why you admire that person / why he or she made an impression on you. 



                Monday 13 April 2020

                HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE B1/B2


                How to write a magazine article?                     
                SPORT IS GREAT
                Nowadays more and more people do sports. Speed, endurance, teamwork, discipline are some of the benefits that you can you get when you do sports. Don`t you think it`s time to start exercising?
                Firstly, sport improves your health and controls your weight. Moreover, being active in sport increases your coordination, balance, flexibility and makes you feel good. It also helps your mind because it builds the ability to concentrate and develop problem solving skills. Students who play sports work harder and do well at school.

                Secondly, sports can help you learn social interaction. In competition, you quickly learn how to work in teams and how to rely on your team mates to win the game. Being part of a team is fun and social.

                In my case, I have done sports since I was very little. At school I played soccer and basketball. I loved being part of a team and sharing experiences. Nowadays, I go running along the beach every morning and try to be in shape. So If I were in your shoes, I would take up any sport right no. As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too late to find a sport that suits you.




                 




















                TIPS FOR WRITING AN ARTICLE
                ·         Use a catchy title to get people interested
                ·         Use a rhetoric question in the introduction to get the readers’ attention
                Have you ever….?
                Are you one of those people who…?
                Don’t you think it’s time to start…..?
                Isn’t it really surprising that….?
                ·         Use connectors: Moreover, However, so, but ,because, etc.
                Introducing your first point: Firstly, in the first place, the first thing to consider is…
                Introducing more points: Secondly, Moreover, also, another thing to consider is …
                Introducing your final point: In conclusion, to conclude, finally.
                Introducing your opinion: in my opinion, personally I believe, in my view, to my mind, as far as I’m concerned.
                ·         Talk about your personal experience
                ·         Choose a neutral or informal style
                ·        
                Divide your ideas into clear paragraphs. ( introduction, paragragh 1, paragraph 2, conclusion)