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Step 1 : Brainstorm for ideas

x Write down all the ideas you can think of x Don ́t worry about whether the idea is relevant x Don ́t worry about grammar or spelling x You can write in your own language

Step 2: Organise your ideas

x Decide which ideas to keep and cross out the others x Group similar ideas together x Organise the groups according to a writing plan

Step 3: Focus on language

x Think of words and expressions you will need in your work

Step 4: Write a first draft

x Write your first draft on the computer or by hand. If you are writing by hand , use a pencil. Leave wide margins for notes. x Leave space between lines for additions and corrections x Write quickly. Don ́t worry about neatness or accuracy x If you can ́t think of a word in English, write it in your own language. Look up the word in a dictionary later. x If you can ́t spell a word, write it any way you can. Then check the word in a dictionary or use a spellcheck when you have finished.

Step 5: Check your work

x Use the Writer Checklist on this page to improve your work.

Step 6: Write a final draft

x If you are writing by hand: copy your corrected work neatly onto a clean sheet of paper x Use a pen and leave a margin on the left-hand side x Make sure your paragraphs are clearly indicated

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NOTE ................................................................................................

You can indicate the beginning of a paragraph by:

1. Indenting (moving the first word of the paragraph to the right)

2. Skipping a line before beginning a new paragraph. Each paragraph begins at the left-hand margin. Both styles are correct, but be consistent in your writing. The indented style is preferred for informal letters.

WRITER ́S CHECKLIST

ORGANIZATION

□ I organized my work according to a plan □ Each paragraph has one topic □ My paragraphs are clearly indicated □ My ideas are in al logical order □ I used suitable connectors to link my ideas

CONTENT

□ My work is interesting and original □ I began with a suitable opening sentence □ I presented my ideas clearly □ I included only relevant ideas □ I supported my ideas with details and examples (opinion, for and against essay) □ I ended with a suitable closing sentences □ I used connectors to link my ideas

LANGUAGE

□ My grammar is correct □ My spelling is correct □ My word order is correct □ My punctuation is correct □ I used capital letter correctly □ I used adjectives and adverbs correctly

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CONNECTORS

Connectors are linking words which join ideas and show how those ideas are related to one another. They also help us to organize our writing and make it easy for the reader to follow.

Study the chart of connectors and phrases below.

Purpose Examples Adding points And /in addition/furthermore/moreover/what ́s more/besides/ also/too/as well as/ To express a contrast

But/ however/nevertheless/yet/still/although/ even if/ even though/ in spite of/ despite To describe a cause or reason

Because (of)/since/ due to/ as / as a result of/one/another reason for...is...

To describe a result

So/ therefore/consequently/thus/ as a result/ as a consequence/ for this reason/ that is why To show purpose

In order to/so as to/so that/to

To describe similarity

Similarly/likewise/in the same way

To express personal opinions

In my opinion/ I (strongly) believe (that)/ I think/feel(that)/ in my view/ it seems to me (that) personally/ as I see it

To introduce facts

In fact/ as a matter of fact/actually/ the truth is (that)

To make general statements

In general/generally/ as a rule/ on the whole

To list points To begin/ start with / in the first place / first of all / for one thing/ firstly, secondly, thirdly/finally/ lastly To introduce opposing points

On the one hand/ on the other hand/in contrast/ contrary to/ it can also be argued that/ but there are people who say/think (that)

To show sequence

First/at first/ in the beginning/before/ next/then/soon/meanwhile/later/after that/ afterwards/ at last/ eventually/ finally/ in the end/ during/ when To show time When/while/before/ after/ until/ as soon as/ by the time To conclude In conclusion/ to sum up/ in short/ all in all

Linking words

Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences, so that people can

follow what you say. Here is a list of linkers:

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™ Giving examples

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For example

For instance

Namely

The most common way of giving examples is by using for example or for

instance.

Namely refers to something by name.

"There are two problems: namely, the expense and the time."

™ Adding information

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And

In addition

As well as

Also

Too

Furthermore

Moreover

Apart from

In addition to

Besides

Ideas are often linked by and. In a list, you put a comma between each item,

but not before and.

"We discussed training, education and the budget."

Also is used to add an extra idea or emphasis. "We also spoke about

marketing."

You can use also with not only to give emphasis.

"We are concerned not only by the costs, but also by the competition."

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™ Sequencing ideas

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The former, ... the latter

Firstly, secondly, finally

The first point is

Lastly

The following

The former and the latter are useful when you want to refer to one of two

points.

"Marketing and finance are both covered in the course. The former is studied

in the first term and the latter is studied in the final term."

Firstly, ... secondly, ... finally (or lastly) are useful ways to list ideas.

It's rare to use "fourthly", or "fifthly". Instead, try the first point, the second

point, the third point and so on.

The following is a good way of starting a list.

"The following people have been chosen to go on the training course: N

Peters, C Jones and A Owen."

™ Giving a reason

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Due to / due to the fact that

Owing to / owing to the fact that

Because

Because of

Since

As

Due to and owing to must be followed by a noun.

"Due to the rise in oil prices, the inflation rate rose by 1.25%."

"Owing to the demand, we are unable to supply all items within 2 weeks."

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If you want to follow these words with a clause (a subject, verb and object),

you must follow the words with the fact that.

"Due to the fact that oil prices have risen, the inflation rate has gone up by

1%25."

"Owing to the fact that the workers have gone on strike, the company has

been unable to fulfil all its orders."

Because / because of

Because of is followed by a noun.

"Because of bad weather, the football match was postponed."

Because can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. For

example, "Because it was raining, the match was postponed."

"We believe in incentive schemes, because we want our employees to be

more productive."

Since / as

Since and as mean because.

"Since the company is expanding, we need to hire more staff."

"As the company is expanding, we need to hire more staff."

™ Giving a result

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Therefore

So

Consequently

This means that

As a result

Therefore, so, consequently and as a result are all used in a similar way.

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"The sea was cold, but he went swimming nevertheless." (In spite of the fact

that it was cold.)

"The company is doing well. Nonetheless, they aren't going to expand this

year."

While, whereas and unlike are used to show how two things are different

from each other.

"While my sister has blue eyes, mine are brown."

"Taxes have gone up, whereas social security contributions have gone down."

"Unlike in the UK, the USA has cheap petrol."

In theory... in practice... show an unexpected result.

"In theory, teachers should prepare for lessons, but in practice, they often

don't have enough time."

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WRITING A PARAGRAPH

A paragraph consists of several sentences about a certain topic. It has the following parts:

1. a TOPIC SENTENCE which gives the main idea of the paragraph

2. SUPPORTING SENTENCES which add reasons, details and examples

3. a CONCLUDING sentence which leads on to the next paragraph or summarises the main idea

The parts of a paragraph should flow logically. The paragraph must be easy to understand. You can accomplish this by:

1. using pronouns to refer back to the nouns in the text

2. using connectors to show the connections between ideas

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AN OPINION ESSAY

An opinion essay states an opinion and tries to convince the reader that this opinion is correct. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model

Topic: Write an opinion essay on a topic connected to teen drivers

Plan:

Useful connectors:

Many people think that..., In my opinion, however,..., I disagree, In my view,... I believe that ..., However,... Despite this, ..., First of all, ..., Secondly,...In addition,..., Therefore,... As a result..., It is clear that... In short,...To sum up,... In conclusion,...

ADULT SUPERVISION FOR TEEN DRIVERS- Good or Bad?

It is well known that teen drivers are often involved in fatal driving

accidents. In order to help deal with this issue, some governments

around the world have proposed that new teen drivers should bee

required to drive with adult supervision for a period of time. While this

suggestion may sound like a good way to save lives, in my opinion, it

will not solve the problem.

First of all, a person ́s age doesn ́t determine their level of

responsibility or their driving ability. It ́s a fact that many accidents

have involved experienced adult drivers.

Secondly, I believe that the more time a driver spends on the road, the

better his or her driving ability will be. By preventing new drivers from

driving without adult supervision, new drivers will inevitably gain less

driving experience since they will only be able to drive when an adult

supervisor is free to accompany them.

In short, forcing young drivers to drive with adult supervision will not

reduce the number of teen fatalities. It is only by educating teenagers

and adults about the importance of safe driving that we can hope to

make a difference.

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A NARRATIVE

A narrative is a story about a series of events and the people involved in them. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model.

Topic: Write a story about a misunderstanding you once had

Plan:

JUMPING TO THE WRONG CONCLUSION

Last Saturday I visited my grandmother, who lives on the other side of

London. I had not seen her for ages and I was looking forward to eating

a piece of her delicious cake. It was a cold day, so I dressed warmly in a

hat and scarf.

I got onto the train and looked for a place to sit. I walked up and down

the aisles for some time until I found an empty seat next to an elderly

man who was reading a newspaper. Relieved, I sat down and took out

my book.

As soon as I had begun reading, I felt that the man was watching me. I

felt very uncomfortable. I wanted to move but there were no empty

seats. Finally, the train pulled into Kings Cross station. I rushed off the

train, eager to escape the stare of the old man.

I left the station and began walking towards my grandmother ́s house.

After a few moments, I had a strange feeling that someone was

following me. I turned round. To my surprise, the elderly man who had

sat next to me on the train was running towards me. I started to run. I

could hear the man coming up behind me. In a minute he would catch

up with me...

"Wait!" he shouted. I stopped. The man stretched out his hand and I

could see that he was holding something. "Your hat", he said. "You left

it on the train". At that moment I realized that I had jumped to the

wrong conclusion.

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A SUMMARY

A summary provides the reader with the main points of an article in as few words as possible. A summary usually does not include the writer ́s opinion and it is written in his or her words where possible. Look at the topic below. Then read the original article and the model summary.

Topic: Write a summary of the article, using 50-70 words.

Plan:

Baby Einstein DVDs: Educational or not?

Baby Einstein DVDs are specifically aimed at babies and toddlers. These popular DVDs feature classical music, and babies seem to love watching them. Not only do the DVDs provide busy parents with a break from having to care for their infant, they are also said to have educational benefits. Yet recent research suggests that these DVDs may not be as beneficial to children as parents may like to believe. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that television viewing between the ages of 1 and 3 could in fact be harmful to them.

Research at the University of Washington found that babies who had watched baby videos scored about 10 % lower on language skills than those who had not. In addition, experts have shown that baby videos may also be associated with attention problems later on. They claim that the more television children watch in their early years, the shorter their attention spans later in life.

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is a group which has been fighting baby media companies for some time in an attempt to get them to admit that baby videos are not educational. They claim that the entire marketing strategy of companies like Baby Einstein is based on false and misleading claims that the videos are educational. Recently, the Baby Einstein company announced that they would give a full refund to anyone who had bought one of the DVDs in the last five years and wished to return it. The campaigners see the recent announcement as an unspoken admission that they did mislead the public and that the DVDs have no educational value.

Yet it will be interesting to see how many parents will actually claim the refund and return the DVDs to the company. Although the videos may not turn their children into geniuses, as they might have hoped, they continue to keep them occupied and stimulated, without the need for parental involvement. That may well be something that parents are not willing to give up.

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Useful language:

TIP: Leave out less important examples and details. Shorten or combine sentences and try to use your own words.

BEING CONCISE: Apparently,..., Finally,..., If..., Clearly,..., Consequently,..., In short,... Presently,... although.

MODEL SUMMARY:

DVDs designed specifically for babies and toddlers are very popular. Yet

recent research has suggested that they may in fact be harmful to

children ́s development. In view of those findings, a recent campaign

has accused media companies of deliberately misleading parents by

implying that these products have educational value. Consequently,

the baby Einstein company has agreed to give a refund to parents

wishing to return the DVDs, although it is uncertain how many parents

will accept their offer.

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A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE

When we describe a place, we want to describe what the place looks like and to give an impression of the atmosphere. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model.

Topic: Write a description of a place you like.

Plan:

Useful language:

The first thing people notice ..., It is located..., The scenery is..., it offers..., I can recommend..., You shouldn ́t miss..., I love... when I go there, Most people in ...work as ...In short/conclusion,...

The Natural History Museum

One of my favourite places is the Natural History Museum in London.

The museum is located in Kensington, close to the Kensington

underground station. This museum is a very popular attraction, and for

good reason. It ́s one of the finest museums in the world - and

admission is free!

The building itself is architecturally breathtaking, with its impressive

ornate façade and enormous central hall. The ceilings, walls and arches

are intricately painted and carved with animals and plants,

representing the museums ́s exhibits.

The museum has got two main galleries, the Life Galleries and the Earth

Galleries. The Life Galleries offer displays of nearly all living things on

earth, from gigantic dinosaurs and huge whales to the tiniest birds and

insects. In the Earth Galleries, visitors can explore natural phenomena

such as earthquakes and volcanoes and examine thousands of fossils and

precious stones.

I highly recommend the Natural History Museum to anyone visiting

London. It ́s more than a museum- it ́s an experience.

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AN INFORMAL LETTER

When we write an informal letter, we are usually congratulating, persuading or asking for/giving some information. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model.

Topic: Write a letter to your friend Harry accepting an invitation to go on an adventure holiday with you.

Plan:

Greeting

Body

Conclusion Closing

Dear Harry,

Thanks for your email! It ́s great the summer is nearly here, isn ́t it?

The adventure holiday you mentioned sounds like a great idea! Do you know if they offer rock climbing and canoeing? I hope so?

I ́d love to come for two weeks, but my sisters getting married during the first week so I - obviously!- have to be here. I could come for the second week, though. You didn ́t say how much it costs. I can only afford £200, so I hope it ́s not more than that!

One more question for now - what ́s the best way to get to Wales from London? Is there a train or a bus that goes near the place?

Well, I ́d better go now as I ́ve got an exam tomorrow.

Hope to hear from you soon!

All the best,

Susan

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Gerunds and infinitives are very common in the English language.

But how do you know when to use an infinitive and when to use a gerund?

The five simple rules below are sure to help!

Contents

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What Is an Infinitive? What Is a Gerund?

An infinitive is the verb form that has "to" at the beginning. For example, "to do," "to sleep," "to love" and "to create." It is the simplest verb form that you have to modify to fit into sentences.

For example, "She sleeps" no longer contains the infinitive of the verb "to sleep." Instead, it has been conjugated into the simple present third person form of the verb "to sleep": sleeps.

Infinitives are easy!

How about gerunds?

Gerunds are formed by adding "-ing" to the verb: "sleeping," "drawing," "swimming." But they are not the "-ing" verb forms that you see in the present or past continuous tense. They look the same, but gerunds are actually verb forms used as nouns.

Let's take the infinitive of the verb "to sleep" and use it in two different sentences:

This is the present continuous. "Sleeping" here is part of the verb. It is not a gerund. Here's the second sentence:

This is present simple, but it contains a gerund. "Sleeping" is the direct object of this sentence.

Now that you know the difference between infinitives and gerunds, let's introduce the rules that will help you use both correctly.

While the rules below will help you understand how infinitives and gerunds should be used, you should make sure to practice them so you can use them in real life. One easy way to do this is by learning with FluentU videos.

5 Simple Rules to Master the Use of Gerunds and Infinitives

Rule 1: Gerunds can be used as a subject of a sentence.

Take a look at some examples.
Walking is good for your health. Making friends has become more difficult since I moved to a new city. Becoming a millionaire is a dream of many young people today.
Here, the gerunds (in bold) are part of the sentence subjects ("walking," "making friends," "becoming a millionaire"). All three sentences sound like normal, everyday English.

Now read these two sentences:
"To be or not to be-that is the question.""To mourn a mischief that is past and gone is the next way to draw new mischief on."
(Both sentences are quotes from William Shakespeare's works.)

They sound formal, don't they? They are poetic, aren't they? Shakespeare is one of the greatest authors of all time, but his English is famously difficult to understand. And that's because it is literature. It is formal and it is art.

In those two quotes, the infinitives "to be" and "to mourn" are used as the sentence subjects.

So, it is possible to use both infinitives and gerunds as subjects, but gerunds are much more commonly used as subjects. Just pay attention to how the choice reflects on the tone and meaning of your sentences.

Rule 2: Both gerunds and infinitives can be used as objects of a sentence.

You may say:

You may also say:
"Yesterday, I decided to draw."
Both sentences are correct, but one has an infinitive as the object and the other has a gerund as the object.

What is the difference?

It's the verbs that precede (come before) the object! Some verbs require a gerund and some will require an infinitive. In the above examples, we can see that the formula is "enjoy" + [gerund] and "decide" + [infinitive].

With practice, you will be able to remember which one is which.

Here are a few examples of verbs that need to be followed by an infinitive:

There are lots of verbs that require an infinitive after. You will learn them naturally, as you progress in your English studies.

And here are a few examples of verbs that need to be followed by a gerund:

consider (think about): I considered staying silent, but I had to tell her.

mention (say something): She mentioned seeing my brother at a baseball game.

Rule 3: Infinitives should be used after many adjectives.

Here are three sample sentences that will help to illustrate this rule:
It is necessary to speak English to work in a hotel.
When you describe something with an adjective (underlined in the examples above), an infinitive should follow (in bold). Using gerunds here would be incorrect.

But remember! If you want to make that object into a subject (see Rule 1), a gerund should be used:
Graduating from university is not easy. Speaking English is necessary to work in a hotel. Having close friends is wonderful.
How else do you know if an adjective should be followed by an infinitive? The construct " too + [adjective] " is another way to tell!

For example:

And the same is true about "[adjective] + enough":

Rule 4: Only infinitives are used after certain verbs followed by nouns or pronouns referring to a person.
"We asked her not to go."
In this sentence, "we" is the subject, "asked" is the verb and "her" is the objective form of the pronoun "she." You must use an infinitive ("to go"), never a gerund, after certain verbs followed by nouns or pronouns referring to people.

To remember this rule, you will have to study verbs that take an object and an infinitive in this context.

Start with these examples. The objects (nouns and pronouns) are underlined. Notice how the underlined objects are all followed by infinitives.

hire (give a job to someone): Did the company hire youjust to sit in your office?

Rule 5: Only gerunds are used after prepositions (with one exception).

Consider this sentence:
I talked him out of taking that job.
Here, the gerund "taking" follows the preposition "of."

Prepositions can follow any word, be it a noun, a pronoun, a verb or an adjective. In the examples below, the prepositions are underlined, followed by the gerunds in bold.
A preposition that follows a noun: A preposition that follows a pronoun: A preposition that follows a verb: A preposition that follows an adjective:
There is one exception. Thankfully, it should be easy to remember!
The exception
"But" is a short word that connects two clauses of a sentence together. It is called a conjunction. Sometimes, "but" can also play a role of a preposition. When "but" is used as a preposition, it is the same in meaning as "except."

If "but" or "except" are used like this, they need to be followed by an infinitive:

I had no choice but to follow her.
(I had to follow her.)

Mary made no stops on the way except to get gas.
(Mary only stopped to get gas.)

There is nothing left for me to do but to collect my money and go.
(I only have to collect my money and go.)

You may not see "but" and "except" used this way often. Just follow the rule of gerunds after prepositions, and you will get it right most of the time!

Gerunds and infinitives may be confusing, but they make your English speech more varied and colorful. It is very useful to study them and practice using them correctly. The more you notice gerunds and infinitives in your study of the English language, the easier it will get!

Sometimes you will be unsure if you need to use an infinitive or a gerund in a sentence. In this situation, try changing the sentence and saying what you want to say in a different way.

Practicing is how you become more fluent. It is important to practice.

Happy studying!

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