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Useful Language For Writing CAE Essays

This document provides language for writing introductions, supporting ideas, and conclusions in essays. It introduces phrases to use for topic sentences in each paragraph. Examples are given for introducing and supporting ideas through examples, illustrations, and case studies. Phrases are also presented for drawing conclusions based on considerations. Advanced grammar structures and formal vocabulary are outlined for sophisticated academic writing.

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Useful Language For Writing CAE Essays

This document provides language for writing introductions, supporting ideas, and conclusions in essays. It introduces phrases to use for topic sentences in each paragraph. Examples are given for introducing and supporting ideas through examples, illustrations, and case studies. Phrases are also presented for drawing conclusions based on considerations. Advanced grammar structures and formal vocabulary are outlined for sophisticated academic writing.

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ESSAY WRITING Language for supporting ideas

Useful language
Introduction Phrases  For example,

 It is often said that ...  For instance,


 ….is a hotly-debated topic that often divides
opinion.  An obvious example of this is…
 ….is a topic that is often discussed but rarely
solved.  A clear example of this is…
 Many people feel that ...
 We live in an age when many of us are…  This is illustrated by…
 More and more families/people are choosing
to …  As a case in point…
 The trend nowadays is towards +ing
 Over the past/last ten years or so, …
 Recent research indicates that the number of Language for conclusions
…is increasing.
 Statistics indicate that---  In light of the above,
 Hardly a week goes by without another
report of .. appearing in the media. This  Taking all this into consideration/account,…
raises the issue of whether ……………..
 Although most people would generally agree  As far as I am concerned, / in my opinion, /
that …………… few as I see it, etc.
 … is the most effective way to… due to the
Language for topic sentences fact that…
 Despite the fact that… undoubtedly plays a
First Paragraph role in… I firmly believe that… is more
effective due to the fact that… its
 …. clearly/undoubtedly has an impact on… advantages outnumber/ outweigh those

 It is common knowledge that… plays a ADVANCED GRAMMAR


crucial role in…  Inversions: Not only is/do…..but also…
Rarely/seldom do people….
 It is undoubtedly the case that…
 Conditionals: Were these recommendations
 There is little doubt that… to be implemented/ Had they known about/
if they happen to…/ If he should have any…
 … is widely believed to contribute to…
 Double comparatives: The cheaper the….,
 It is generally considered that… the more popular…

 Recent research suggests that…  Participle clauses: Being a keen shopper


myself,… Having bought many products
 Studies have shown that… has an online,….
impact/influence on…
 Subjunctive: It is vital that should be / I
 Few people would contest/dispute the fact recommend that  should be done…/
that… would rather/ sooner

Second Paragraph  Advanced linkers: Despite the fact that….,


….. due to the fact that, with a view to/ in
 Another factor to consider is… the light of …./ given….

 On the other hand/In contrast…  Relative clauses: reason for which…./


students whose work ought to be
 It is often claimed that… assessed/ ,which would be paramount to….
FORMAL VOCABULARY
 All the evidence suggests that…
 Longer words with origins in Latin
eg: is because (+ informal) VS is attributable  No idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs
to (+ formal) / ask for(+ informal) VS go up (informal) VS increase ( + formal)
enquire about (+ formal) VS choose(+ take part in (+ informal) VS participate in (+
informal) VS opt for (+ formal) formal)
Bear in mind (+ informal) / be taken into
 Replace emotive language
consideration (+ formal)
Adore/ be elated be satisfied with
 Abstract nouns rather than verbs Be great be satisfactory
Make a reservation (instead of book) Feel overwhelmed appear unable to cope/
Offer assistance (instead of help) Handle/ manage/
Make a complaint (instead of complain) Fantastic valuable/ profitable/ positive/
Express your dissatisfaction (instead of be beneficial
unhappy)

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