# data[].attributes.body
The aims of this report are to:

As preparation for this report, I interviewed a cross-section of (students at my college).

Opinion is divided over this.

At present

This report draws on views of the student population.

According to some students,...

In light of the above, it is felt that the following measures should be taken.

In the short / long term we suggest you should consider ...

In short... / In conclusion,... /To sum up,...

It is hoped that these suggestions will be taken on board in order to improve..... in the future.

While efforts made to improve the situation are greatly appreciated, it is thought that there is more that can be done.

# data[].attributes.body
I'm snowed under with school work at the moment

I've got a lot on my plate at the moment

Thanks a million for..

I bet

I reckon

I wonder

Who knows ...?

Supposing...

I can't wait to ..

I'm dying to ...

My heart sank when ....

...rather than ...

have the time of our lives

have a whale of a time

I'm really into ..

I can't really see myself +ing

I'd rather

to be honest

frankly,

What on earth..?

No matter how + adj ...

However much .....

a real laugh

make ends meet

come to terms with

seriously

Do give me a call and let me know what you decide

loads of

Informal linkers of contrast:

though (at the end)

still

all the same

mind you

# data[].attributes.body
With regard to...., the general view seems to be that ...

The aim of this proposal is to ..

Perhaps the most effective way of .... is ...

If the centre is to attract more customers, it is vital / essential that...

We recommend that .... should ..

It would be a good idea to ..

We suggest / propose +-ing

We urge ... to take this matter forward as a matter of urgency.

# data[].attributes.body
therefore

consequently

# data[].attributes.body
Indeed

# data[].attributes.headline
To balance the two sides of an argument (essay)

# data[].attributes.subject
To balance the two sides of an argument (essay)

# data[].attributes.body
Having said that,

On the other hand, ..

# data[].attributes.body
To put it simply,....

# data[].attributes.body
I do hope you will print my letter so readers can see both sides of the story

# data[].attributes.body
I saw your recent article on ... and I am writing to say that I cannot agree with the opinions expressed in the piece. / and I feel I must take issue with several of the points raised in the piece.

# data[].attributes.body
I am writing to say that I cannot agree with ...

I feel I must take issue with the writer's opinion that ...

As a matter of fact,....

# data[].attributes.body
..is a disgrace.

...is disgraceful

..utterly disastrous

...proved to be unworkable

..is counterproductive

# data[].attributes.body
Furthermore

# data[].attributes.body
We wil never actually know whether it is .... or not

# data[].attributes.body
There's a strong likelihood that...

# data[].attributes.body
Consequently, the conclusion we draw is that ...

# data[].attributes.body
I have to accept that ...

Despite some success in....., ....

# data[].attributes.body
....is way better / cheaper / bigger etc. ..than (I)

# data[].attributes.body
...is obviously better ....

# data[].attributes.body
Sooner or later ....

# data[].attributes.body
There are plenty of benefits.

# data[].attributes.body
You may not believe me, but ..(I)

I was of the opinion that ...(F)

I can't sit on the fence

It strikes me that ...

I feel very strongly that ...

As far as I am concerned, ...

# data[].attributes.body
With regard to ... (F)

When it comes to this topic,

# data[].attributes.body
...failed to live up to our expectations

those in search of ... were left feeling let down

we found... to be rather disappointing

...left a lot to be desired

In terms of ... there was certainly room for improvement

There was a lack of /dearth of ....

# data[].attributes.body
....was second to none

...more than lived up to our expectations

..was outstanding

...was embraced with enthusiasm

...was welcomed by one and all

It was clearly a good idea to ..

Judging from the number of emails we have received, the day was undoubtedly a great success.

# data[].attributes.body
It goes without saying that...

Needless to say,..

Obviously, ..

It is evident that ... (F)

# data[].attributes.body
In the light of this year's experience, I recommend ...

# data[].attributes.body
Before you hand in your writing, please check it for these commonly misspelt words:

responsible

life - singular noun; lives -plural noun

connection

believe

consequently

tough

positive

impossible

possess

useful

offended

precise

diary

analysis

helpful

skilful

habit

always

emission

disapprove

weird

strength

obssessed

active

otherwise

hydrated

whilst

consumption

dynamic

connected

necessary

spectacular

programme

recipe