1. Writing an essay FCE Cambridge Exam B2

2. STRUCTER of FCE Essay 4-5 paragraphs  Introduction  Main Body first given idea second given idea your personal idea !!  Conclusion

3. In details a) Introduction. This is a paragraph where you state the topic (paraphrasing the task) and your opinion; b) Main body. A main body consists of two or three paragraphs. Each paragraph should present a separate viewpoint supported by your reasons. a) Conclusion. In a conclusion you restate your opinion using different words.

4. HOW to Write the Essay Use formal style 1) Don’t use contractions (it’s, don’t, haven’t) 3) No slang, no colloquial vocabulary 4) Use academic language 5) Linking words

5. USEFUL LANGUAGE 1 To express opinion:  I believe  In my opinion  In my view  I strongly believe  The way I see it  It seems to me (that)

6. USEFUL LANGUAGE 2 To list points:  Firstly  In the first place  First of all  to start with  to begin with

7. USEFUL LANGUAGE 3 To add more points:  What is more  Another major reason  Furthermore  Moreover  In addition to this (that)  Besides  Apart from this

8. USEFUL LANGUAGE 4 To introduce contrasting points:  However  On the over hand  In spite of  Nevertheless  Although  Even though  It can be argued that  There are people who oppose  As opposed to the above ideas  Opponents of this view say

9. USEFUL LANGUAGE 5 To introduce examples: For example For instance Such as In particular Especially

10. USEFUL LANGUAGE 6 To conclude:  To sum up  All in all  All things considered  Taking everything into account  On the whole  As was previously stated