Introductory words for an essay in English. Using introductory phrases in English

Introductory phrases and insert words exist in any language. Such phrases help start a conversation, link parts of a conversation, parts of a sentence, thoughts and ideas to each other. Introductory phrases and words in English help to give speech an emotional and semantic coloring, make speech more expressive and rich. Such expressions can convey the attitude of the speaker to the statement. Examples of using introductory words and phrases in English

Knowing the introductory phrases and interjections in English will be very useful for those who are learning this language, because it will help the beginner to improve his language skills. Today we will look at the most common and frequently encountered introductory phrases in English, the so-called clichés, and their use in speech.

What are these English introductory phrases?

Introductory phrases are called introductory phrases because the sentence begins with them, and they do not play any grammatical or semantic role in the sentence. Such expressions enhance the emotionality and expressiveness of the statement, but if they are discarded, then the meaning of the sentence will not change in any way.

Here are the main clichés with examples that will help you diversify your English speech:

Moreover, …- Furthermore…
Tom is absent today, moreover, he is ill. Tom is absent today, moreover, he is ill.
Most of all, …- Most…
Most of all I like ice-cream. - Most of all I like ice cream.
It is important to know that … It's important to know that...
It is important to know this this question needs an urgent decision. It is important to know that this issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
It is important to remember that … It's important to remember that...
It is important to remember that we have no time to be late, nobody will wait for us. — It is important to remember that we do not have time to be late, because no one will be waiting for us.
In conclusion… In conclusion... As a conclusion...
In conclusion I'd like to say that you've done a great job. In conclusion, I would like to say that you have done an excellent job.
After all, …- Finally…
I am sick and tired of this conversation, and after all, it's late, it's time to go home. - I'm tired of this conversation, and in the end, it's already late, it's time to go home.
In any case, … / Anyway, … / Either way, …“In any case…, still…
In any case, we should prevent him. Anyway he must know about the problem. “Anyway, we should warn him. Still, he should be aware of the problem.
Actually,…“Actually…
Actually Tom didn't know about the problem, so he isn't guilty. Actually, Tom didn't know about the problem, it's not his fault.
Happy…- Fortunately…
Tom is late. Fortunately, we didn't manage to begin the conference. Tom is late. Fortunately, we have not started the conference yet.
Unfortunately…- Unfortunately…
Unfortunately, I didn't finish my homework. Unfortunately, I didn't finish my homework.
Firstly…“First, first…
Let's begin. Firstly, I want to ask you some questions. - Let's start. First I would like to ask you a few questions.
Instead of…- Instead of…
Instead of watching TV now, you'd wash up. Instead of watching TV now, you should wash the dishes.
In the first place, …- At the first place…
In the first place we must finish our work for today. “First of all, we must finish our work for today.
From time to time, …- Occasionally…
Do you often see Alex? Yes, from time to time he visits me. Do you see Alex often? Yes, he visits me from time to time.
As a result of …- As a result of...
As a result of what is done, we have a great job. “As a result of what has been done, we have done a good job.
Indeed, …“Actually, actually…
Indeed, I need you. “Actually, I need you. Also in the proverb A friend in need is a friend indeed. - A friend in need is known (literally: a friend in need is really a friend).
In order to …- In order to, in order to ...
In order to manage everything, you should plan your day. To be successful, you must plan your day.
In other words, …- In other words…
She doesn't want to finish her task, in other words, she is lazy. She doesn't want to finish her work, in other words, she's lazy.

Popular introductory clichés in English speech

More English introductory clichés

Of course, there are a lot of expressions in the English language that do not play any grammatical role in the sentence, but lexically enrich and decorate speech:

It seems that…- It seems that…
It is cloudy and windy outside. It seems to me that it will rain. — It is cloudy and windy outside. I think it will rain.
In short, …- Briefly speaking…
I am not sure he understood the problem. In short, he didn't understand anything. I'm not sure he understood what the problem was. In short, he did not understand anything.
Besides, …- Besides…
I am very tired; besides, I think that I've caught a cold. I'm very tired, besides, I think I've caught a cold.
In addition,…“Besides, besides…
We have a lot of work. In addition, we must finish it till Sunday. — We have a lot of work. Besides. we have to finish it before sunday.
By the way, … By the way, by the way...
By the way, did you pay for the internet? By the way, did you pay for the Internet?
However,…“Nevertheless, still…
I've finished my article; however, I have some details. - I have finished my article, however, there are still some details left.
Frankly speaking, …- Honestly…
Frankly speaking, I don't believe him. “Honestly, I don't believe him.
In my opinion, … In my opinion, in my opinion...
In my opinion, Alex is a very sincere man. — In my opinion, Alex is a very sincere person.
At first, ... / First, ...- First, first...
Can I take your car? At first, I must speak with my parents. — Can I take your car? First I have to talk to my parents.
First of all, …- Primarily…
I want to be a doctor. But first of all, I must finish the school. - I want to be a doctor. But first of all I have to finish school.
Let us/Let's/Let me…- Allow me, let's...
Let me see your documents. Let me see your papers.
On the one hand, …, on the other hand, …- On the one hand on the other hand…
On the one hand this question is very important, but on the other hand it can wait.- On the one hand, this question is very important, on the other hand, it can wait.
Also, …- Also…
I've bought some dresses for my daughter; also I've bought a skirt for me. — I bought some dresses for my daughter, I also bought a skirt for myself.
Nevertheless, …“Nevertheless, despite…
Nevertheless, Ann is late, we'll begin without her. Even though Anna is late, we will start without her.
I would rather…- I would prefer…
I would rather finish this exercise. — I'd rather finish this exercise.
I would like to…- I would like to…
I would like ice cream with fruits. — I'd like ice cream sundae.
I think, … / I believe, … / I guess, …/I consider… I think, I think, I guess...
I consider that our planet needs protection. “I think our planet needs protection.
Maybe...- May be…
Tom didn't come to our party. Maybe he is ill. Tom didn't come to our party. Maybe he got sick.
Probably...- Probably…
Probably Kate will win the contest. - Probably, Katya will win this competition.
It's possible that…- It is possible that...
I can't connect the internet. It's possible that our computer is broken. I can't access the internet, maybe our computer is broken.

So, these were the main introductory phrases and plug-in constructions in English. We hope that these simple clichés and expressions will help you connect sentences as you speak.

The goal of learning written English can be different for everyone: someone has to pass international exams, where they need to pass the written part, someone needs to write letters for work, and someone wants to blog in English. Introductory phrases for writing an essay in English, which we will consider today, will also be needed in order to beautifully express your opinion orally.

Before we begin, I want to give a little recommendation that may seem obvious, but many neglect it: before writing an essay or letter, make a plan. A lot of students consider this optional, but a clear plan will help indicate what questions you want to cover in the essay. For example, if you are writing an essay for an exam, the assignment itself can be very voluminous, and it is very easy to not reveal one of the questions posed, simply because you are immersed in your own thoughts and forgot about it. The plan also helps to reduce the time for reflection and start writing faster. For me, the hardest part of writing an essay is getting started writing it. The given topic can be so alien to me that I have a question: what actually can be written here? Or, on the contrary, there can be so many different thoughts on a given question that I am lost, where is it better to start, and how to put all this mess in my head into a beautiful structured text, and invest in a given word limit. AT this case The plan is very helpful. After spending 5 minutes writing it, I already know where to start and how to continue.

The phrases that we have given below will help you start your thought competently, and win a few correctly spelled words if you are writing an essay specifically for the exam.

What can be written in the first paragraph of an essay in English:

Starting to write an essay, it is important to voice the problem statement, and it is also worth noting which position in this issue you keep. You do not need to disclose your opinion in the first paragraph in full, just express it in general terms. For example, you need to express your opinion about what kind of rest is better: passive or active. Then you can start your essay like this:

Most people think that the best way to spend their vacation is to lie on the beach and do nothing, but in my opinion, the more active you are — the more energy you will have.

Most people think that the best way to spend a vacation is to lie on the beach and do nothing, but I personally think that the more active you are, the more energy you will have.
In this paragraph, you only express your opinion in general terms. Why do you think so - you will write in the next paragraph.

Now let's move on to phrases that can be used in the first paragraph of an essay:

Most people think/suppose/reckon/consider that…

If you are writing an essay for an exam, it is better to replace the word think synonyms to demonstrate good vocabulary.

Many people believe (any other synonym can be used instead of believe) …., but others don’t agree. - Many people think... but others do not agree with this opinion.
It is generally agreed today that …
Today, with increased frequency - today more and more often ...

Suppose you need to write an essay in which you need to compare live communication with communication in social networks. Then you can start it like this:

Today, with increased frequency, people prefer to tell the news, using their phones, instead of doing it face-to-face.
Today, more and more often, people prefer to tell the news using their phones, instead of doing it face to face.

Consider the following cliché phrases in English:

For the great majority of people ... - for most people ...
We live in a world in which ... - we live in a world in which
They / people often say that ... - people often say that ....

Do not forget that we can replace the word people with they. We can also use they when talking about a person whose gender we do not know. That is, instead of writing ‘she or he’, you can simply write ‘they’.

At the end of the first paragraph, after you have written the introduction, you can summarize your arguments:

Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of ... are - let's consider what the advantages and disadvantages are ...
Let's consider some pros and cons of it. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons.
Let us start by considering some facts. Let's start by looking at some facts.
I suppose we should start by looking at some facts - I suppose we should start by looking at the facts

Here are the arguments for and against:

First of all, it is worth mentioning / highlighting the fact that ... - First of all, it is worth noting / emphasizing the fact that ...
To begin with, ... - Let's start with that ...
Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... - Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ....
On the one hand…., but on the other hand…. on the one hand... but on the other hand...

Do not forget that if you write 'firstly' (firstly), then you should also write 'secondly' so that the structure of the essay is logical. The same goes for ‘on the one hand’.

One argument in support of - one argument in support
The first thing that needs to be said is - the first thing to say is ...
First and foremost I want to highlight that ... - first of all, I want to emphasize that ...
It is true that ... the truth is that
It is clear that - it is clear that ...
It is undeniable that .. - it cannot be denied that ...
It is a well-known fact that … — known fact, what…
A number of crucial issues arise from the statement. For example / for instance, ... - This statement touches on many key issues. For example,….
One of the most striking features of this problem is - One of the most striking aspects of this problem ...
Another good thing about … is that … . - the second positive aspect regarding .... - this is what…
What is more, … . - Furthermore…
Besides, - in addition to this ...
What I meant to say is that ... - I meant that ...
Although ... - although ...
In spite of ... - despite ...
In spite of widespread belief that…., in my opinion…. — contrary to popular belief that…., I believe….
Furthermore, one should not forget that .. - moreover, we should not forget that ...
In addition / moreover - in addition
Thus, thus
Nevertheless, one should accept that - Nevertheless, it should be recognized that ...
Perhaps we should also point out the fact that ... - Perhaps we should also point out the fact that ....
It would be unfair not to mention that fact that ... - It would be unfair not to mention the fact that ...
We cannot ignore the fact that … . We cannot ignore the fact that...

You can confirm your opinion by inviting the reader to imagine a certain situation, this can be done using the phrase:

Let us concede that - let's say that ...
We are not warranted in believing .. - we have no reason to believe ...
The most common argument against this is that ... - the most common argument against this is that ...

Synonyms for think

We already wrote above that it is better to replace the word 'think' with synonyms so that the speech looks richer.

I believe ... - it should be remembered that believe can mean not only "believe", but also think, believe, be convinced. This word means your confidence in a particular issue.

You can enhance the effect by saying:

I strongly believe ... - I firmly believe
I suppose ... - to believe, to admit ...
In my opinion / On my mind - in my opinion ...
I'm of opinion that ... - I believe that ...
it can believed that - we can assume that
I ween - I think, I think, I hope ..
As I can judge ... - as far as I can judge ...

We refer to the opinion of experts

Many teachers advise, when possible, to support their arguments with the opinion of experts.

We can’t be dismissive of experts’ opinion… — we cannot neglect the opinion of experts…
Experts in this field have a theory - experts in this field believe that (experts in this field have a theory)
Specialists in this area convinced that ... - specialists in this area are convinced that ...
Experts emphasize that ... - experts emphasize that ...
From these facts, one may conclude that - based on these facts, one can conclude ...
Which seems to confirm the idea that ..

We draw conclusions:

In the last paragraph, it is worth summing up the above, emphasizing your point of view. You can use the following linking words for this:

To sum up what has been said - let's summarize what has been said;

Or you can just write:

To sum up, to summarise - let's summarize, thus
In conclusion, I want to say that although ... - in conclusion, I want to say that although ....
To draw the conclusion, one can say that - Summing up, we can say that
The arguments we have presented prove that - the arguments given prove that ...
So it's up to everybody to decide whether ... or not - everyone must decide for himself ... whether or not.

These introductory phrases for writing an essay in English will help you write high-quality coherent text, as well as express your opinion beautifully. Learn at least some of them - it definitely won't be superfluous :).

Task C1 in the exam in English.

Structure of a personal letter

1. The address and date are written in the upper right corner of the letter (in short form).
2. The first part of the letter is Introduction (introduction). In this part of the letter, the author thanks for the letter received or apologizes for not writing for a long time.
3. The second part of the letter is Main Body (the main part of the letter). This is the most most of letters, since in this part of the letter the author answers all questions and performs all tasks.
4. The third part of the letter is Conclusion (conclusion). In this part of the letter, the author must indicate the reason why he finishes writing the letter.
5. The end of the letter-Ending (completion of the letter). This phrase depends on the degree of closeness of the author and the addressee, a comma is placed after it and then (on a new line) your name is indicated.

Speech cliches

Address/greeting	- Dear Simon Dear Miss Jones, - Dear Mom
Introductory phrases	- It was great to get your letter…. - Thanks for your letter. It was great/lovely to hear from you. - Thanks for your long letter. It was really great to hear all your news, after not hearing from you for ages…. - Sorry I haven't written for so long but…. - I'm very sorry about not replying to your letter sooner but I've been extremely busy. - Sorry for not writing earlier but I've… - How are things with you? - I'm sorry I haven't written for so long, but… - I was really pleased to hear that… - I thought I'd better write and tell you about….
Final phrases	- I would really like you to visit me this summer. Write to me and tell me your plans. - Thanks for sending me… Please write to me again soon, and tell me all your news. - Please give/send my regards (love) to your…. And write and tell me your plans for…. - I would really love to see you. Why don’t you come and visit me this….. Write back soon! If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line. - Well, that's all for now. Do write back soon. - That's all my news for now...
Asking for advice letters	- I am writing to ask for your advice. - Can you give me your advice? - Give me your advice about…. - Can you think of anything that…? - I've got a problem and I need your advice. - I've got a problem, and I think you can help. - What do you think I should do? - Give me / Send me your advice soon. - Do you think I should…? - Do you have any idea about…? - Please let me know what to do. - Please let me know what you think I should do - I'd like to know what you think about… - Write back soon and tell me what you think. - Your advice would help me a lot.
Giving advice	- I'm sorry to hear... and I think I can help. - Cheer up / Don't worry too much. - Don't let it get you down. - I'm only too glad to help. - I just got your letter and I think ... - Here's what I think you should do. - Why don't you...? - If I were you/in your position, I'd .../ I wouldn't ... . - Have you thought of/about ... + Ving? - Don't forget to... - It would be a good idea to... - What should you do is… - How about + Ving ... ? - What about + Ving ... ? - I think you should… - The best advice I can give you is … - Another good idea is to… - I hope that this/ my advice helps. - Let me know what happens. - Let me know how it went. - Let's hope that things get better - Let's hope that everything turns out all right. - Hope this helped. - If you do this, you would ….
Letter of apology	- I "m really sorry that I forgot about...; I" m writing to apologise for... - I "m so sorry I couldn't make it ... - It will never happen again...
Letter of invitation	- I "m writing to invite you to ... - I "m having a party ...; Would you like to come? - I hope you "ll be able to join us / to make it.
Letter of request	- I "m writing to ask you for your help / to do me a favor - I wonder/was wondering if I could ask you to ... - I would be so/terribly/really grateful if you could...
Thank You Letter(Thank you letter)	- I "m writing to thank you so much for... - The party was great/fantastic... - It was very kind/nice of you to ...
Letter of congratulations (Congratulations letter)	- I "m writing to congratulate you on passing your exams ... . Congratulations on ... . - You really were the best... . - You deserve... .
Letter of information	- This is just to let you know that... . I"m just writing to tell you that... . You must be wondering what "s happened to us all. - Here's our news at the moment....

PROCEDURE AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

The exhibition is held in 3 stages in electronic mode using multimedia tools.

Stage 1 - from March 1 to March 18, 2013.organizers of the exhibition-competition accept posters, essays and questionnaires of participants by e-mail [email protected] in jpg, gif, png format (file size: up to 1.5 Mb) with brief information about the author. In the comments to the work, the author must place an essay in a foreign language, setting out the author's point of view and explaining the ideology of the poster (the amount of information is from 180 to 300 words). The text on the poster (slogan) is written in foreign and Russian languages. Margins: top, right, bottom, left 2 cm. Text is printed in black Times New Roman (font size - 12 pt) with a single spacing between lines on one side of the sheet. Maximum number of participants - 2 people

Stage 2 - from March 18 to March 25, 2013 electronic versions of posters and essays will be presented on the website http://laprocom.sibsau.ru/. in a special section.

Stage 3 - from March 25 to March 30, 2013. The competition works of the winners will be defended. March 25, 2013 at 1400 aud. H-413. 30th of March the results of the competition with the names of the winners will be posted on the website http://laprocom.sibsau.ru

Materials are allowed to participate in the contest, the content of which does not contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation and does not contain offensive information.

Works that do not respond technical requirements or for reasons beyond the control of the organizers of the competition are not launched for demonstration in the exhibition-competition do not participate.

PARTICIPANT QUESTIONNAIRE

(to be completed everyone participants)

Exhibitions - contest of electronic posters and essays - "The Russia we love"

educational institution ___________________________________________________

City, country _________________________________________________________

Full name of the supervisor (in full), position, academic degree, title ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mobile phone) ____________________________________________

WHAT IS AN ESSAY?

ESSAY– a written work, usually between 180 and 350 words, implies the presence of the author's point of view. The essay is built around one idea - the thesis and has a clearly defined structure. A clear structure distinguishes an English essay from a Russian essay. No matter what topic you are writing an essay on, you should always ask yourself the following “control” questions:

Did I answer the question asked?

Have I made my point clear?

Was everything written expressed in a clear and understandable language, were there any mistakes during writing

ESSAY-REASONING(comparison, opposition, classification, statement of cause-effect, argumentation) Usually this type of essay is used in English classes.

AN ESSAY IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONSISTS OF THREE LARGE BLOCKS.

1. INTRODUCTION. It introduces the topic and states the thesis. In international exams, in the first paragraph of an essay, you usually just need to retell the topic (task) in other words.

2. ARGUMENTARY PART. This is a series of paragraphs that argue the thesis.

3. CONCLUSION, which summarizes the evidence and gives a prediction, or some kind of conclusion.

INTRODUCTORY PHRASES FOR WRITING AN ESSAY

The beginning of the essay is a statement of the problem. In the first paragraph (introduction), you need to tell the reader the topic of your essay, paraphrasing it using synonyms keywords(showing that you understood it). Then you should hint to the reader what position you will take. Use impersonal or vaguely personal sentences to emphasize your objectivity.

Many people think … but others do not agree.

Viele Menschen denken, dass …, aber andere sind damit nicht einverstanden. - Many people think (that) ..., but others disagree.

Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of … are.- Consider what are the advantages and disadvantages ... .
Let's consider some pros and cons of it. / Betrachten wir einige Vor- und Nachteile: - Let's look at some pros and cons (of this).
Let us start by considering pros and cons of it. / Beginnen wir von der Betrachtung der Vor- und Nachteile . - Let's start by looking at the pros and cons of (this).
It is generally agreed today that … / Heute ist anerkannt, dass … - Today it is generally accepted that ... .

Following phrases can be used if you want to consider the arguments "for" and "against". Don't forget to use linking words.

To begin with, … . / Beginnen wir davon, dass…. - Let's begin with... .
You can…. / Sie konnen (Man kann)... - You can (Can) ... .
Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... . / Erstens, … / Zweitens, … / zum Schluß,… Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... .
One argument in support of ... . / Eines der Argumente zur Unterstutzung... - One of the arguments in support of ... .
The first thing that needs to be said is ... . / In erster Line muss man sagen, dass…. - The first thing to say is that ... . (First of all, it should be said that ... .)
First and foremost ... . / In erster Line … - Primarily … .
It is true that ... / clear that ... / noticeable that ... / Es ist wirklich, dass…/ Es ist klar, dass… / Es ist bemerkenswert, dass…. - It is true that... / It is clear that... / It is noteworthy that...
One should note here that ... . / Hier muss man betonen, dass… It should be noted here that... .
Another good thing about … is that … . / Noch ein positives Moment besteht darin, dass…. - Another positive thing ... is (that) ... .
The second reason for ... . / Der zweite Grund ist... The second reason... .
It is often said that ... . / Man sagt oft, dass…. - They often say that ... .
It is undeniable that... / Man kann nicht bestreiten, dass... - It cannot be denied that ... .
It is a well-known fact that ... . / Es ist gut bekannt, dass... - It is well known that ... .
For the great majority of people ... . / Fur die überwältigende Mehrheit der Menschen... - For the vast majority of people ... .
We live in a world in which ... . / Wir leben in der Welt, in der... - We live in a world in which ... .
A number of key issues arise from the statement. For instance, ... . / Diese Bestätigung berührt die Reihe der Schlüsselfragen. Zum Beispiel, … - This statement raises a number of key issues. For example, ... .
One of the most striking features of this problem is ... . / Einer der erstaunlichsten Gesichtspunkte dieses Problems ist ... - One of the most striking aspects of this problem... .
First of all, let us try to understand ... . / Versuchen wir zuerst zu verstehen… - First of all, let's try to understand... .
The public in general tends to believe that ... . / Die Öffentlichkeit ist grundsätzlich geneigt zu glauben, dass... - The general public tends to believe that ... .
Besides, … because it is …. / Ausserdem, … weil... - Besides, ... because ... .
Doubtless, ... . / Zweifellos,... - Undoubtedly ... .
One cannot deny that ... . / Man kann nicht verneinen, dass... - It cannot be denied that ...
It is (very) clear from these observations that ... . / Infolge dieser Beobachtungen ist es ganz klar, dass... - From these observations it is (absolutely) clear that ... .
On the other hand, we can observe that ... ./ Andererseits können wir beobachten, dass… - On the other hand, we can observe that... .
The other side of the coin is, however, that ... . / Jedoch, andererseits…- However, on the other hand, ... .
Another way of looking at this question is to ... ./ Um dieses Problem andererseits zu beurteilen, muss man … - To look at this problem from the other side, it is necessary ... .
One should, nevertheless, consider the problem from another angle. / Trotzdem muss man dieses Problem andererseits zu beurteilen. - However, you should look at this problem from a different angle.
One should, however, not forget that ... ./ Trotzdem muss man nicht vergessen, dass … - However, one should not forget that...
If on the one hand it can be said that ... the same is not true for ... . / Kann man aber einerseits sagen, dass … , kann man nicht dasselbe über … sagen. - And if on the one hand, it can be said that... , the same cannot be said about... .
On the other hand, … . / Andererseits- On the other side, ... .
Although…. / Obwohl… - Although... .
Besides, … ./ Ausserdem,… - Besides, ... .
Moreover, … ./ noch mehr, … - Furthermore, … .
Furthermore, one should not forget that ... . / Außerdem, muss man nicht vergessen, dass… Also, don't forget that...
In addition to ... . / Abgesehen davon, dass... - Except (that) ... .
Nevertheless, one should accept that ... . / Trotzdem muss man anerkennen, dass… - However, it must be recognized that...
However, we also agree that ... . / Aber wir sind auch damit einverstanden, dass… - However, we also agree that... .

Introductory phrases for an essay.

Essay start(actually - essays on given topic) - formulation of the problem. In the first paragraph, you need to paraphrase the topic, supplement it, showing that you have comprehended it.
Many people think … but others do not agree.	Many people think (that) ... but others disagree.
Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of … are.	Consider what are the advantages and disadvantages ... .
Let's consider some pros and cons of it.	Let's look at some pros and cons (of this).
Let us start by considering the facts.	Let's start by looking at the facts.
Let us start by considering pros and cons of it.	Let's start by looking at the pros and cons of (this).
It is generally agreed today that …	Today it is generally accepted that ... .

Sample essay with arguments "for" and "against"


1. Introduction: start with a general introduction to the topic (In today’s world… it is important) and a sentence expressing its dual nature (It can be regarded as… but not without its problems).	1. Introduction: The problem / issue / phenomenon of… is / has always been…, People always say / have always thought / agreed / said / believed…, It is a controversial / burning / hot question…, There is no agreement…
2. Mainpart: present the arguments "for" (In its favor) and then the arguments "against" (However, critics are quick to point out). As shown in the sample, you can present the arguments for and against in separate paragraphs. Try to present them symmetrically (for example, social, educational and psychological aspects of the problem). Remember that this type of essay requires a balanced argument.	2. Main body: Typical unions and allied turnovers: on the one hand… on the other hand; Firstly, To begin with, Secondly, Finally; In addition, Besides, Moreover, What is more, Furthermore; However, despite this, in spite of this; In fact, As a matter of fact; As a result Otherexpressions: One major advantage is…, As advocates of…claim / argue, As critics point out / claim…, There are a number of disadvantages / weaknesses / drawbacks / downsides
3. Conclusion: clearly summarize what was said (All in all) and write a sentence again that reflects the controversial topic, but at the same time expresses the hope of finding a compromise (One can hope ... minimizing the danger and talking full advantage of benefits).	3. Conclusion: All in all, To sum up, In conclusion, In summary, In general; it seems important to add/point out/remind that…, the issue / debate is far from...

EXERCISE:

in western countriesafter secondary school , students very often do not continue immediately with their studies, but they take a one year break, called a ‘gap year’, when they travel or do voluntary work.Write an argumentative essay presenting arguments for and against the gap year.

(Introduction to the topic) In today's world of fierce competition, it is important for young people to get well-prepared for the challenges of the future. Thus the institution of gap year can be regarded as a step in the right direction though it is also not without its problems.

(Arguments for) In its favor, the gap year seems to be useful psychologically as it helps young people understand their needs and interest better before they actually commit themselves to any particular career path. besides, the gap year has educational advantages because it offers a lot of opportunities to learn about the world and one’s own place in it. For all these reasons, the gap year can be regarded as a positive social institution.

(Arguments against) However, as critics are quick to point out, the gap year can in fact t be harmful as it interrupts with the rhythm of learning and often makes it difficult for students to return to their studies. apart from that, unfortunately not every young person can afford to travel around the world and many of them end up sitting around at home, which can be very demotivating.

(Summing up) All in all, the gap year may arouse mixed feelings, but still thousands of people every year take a year off. One can only hope they will use it fruitfully, minimizing the dangers and taking full advantage of its benefits.

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