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This document provides guidance on writing different types of texts in English: essays, informal emails, letters of application, reviews, articles, and reports. For each text type, it outlines the typical structure and provides lists of useful phrases to include. The document aims to help writers structure their ideas and use appropriate language for different genres.

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Writing Fce

This document provides guidance on writing different types of texts in English: essays, informal emails, letters of application, reviews, articles, and reports. For each text type, it outlines the typical structure and provides lists of useful phrases to include. The document aims to help writers structure their ideas and use appropriate language for different genres.

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WRITING FCE

Essay
• Structure
Introduction: paraphrase
the main idea + your
opinion.
First idea
Second idea
Third idea: your own
Conclusion
Essay: useful expressions
• Some people think/claim • Furthermore, • Firstly,
that • Secondly,
• Moreover,
• It is sometimes said that. • In addition, • Finally,
• It could be argued that… • What is more • Last but not the least.

• In my view • However, • In conclusion,


• I firmly believe that • On the other hand, • Overall,
• It seems to me that • Having said that, • To sum up,
• While that may be true, • All things considered,
Informal Email
• Structure:
1- Hello______,
2- React to the previous email/explain
why you are writing
3- Main body: answer the questions in
the task
4- Start saying goodbye
5- Goodbye
6- Your name
Informal Email: useful phrases
• Hi John, • I’ve got to leave you now. 
• Hello John, • Make sure you write soon
• Dear John, • Take care of yourself.
• Look forward to hearing from you.
• It’s nice / great / good to hear from you.
• It’s nice / great / good to read your letter. • Love, All the best,
• I’m glad to hear your news. • Take care, Best wishes, 
• I’m excited about… (your news.) • Regards,
Letter of application
• Structure:
1- Dear Sir or Madam/ Dear Mr/Mrs,
2- Reason for writing/where you saw the
job advertisement
3- Main body: experience, abilities,
qualifications, asking for more
information.
4- Start saying goodbye
5- Goodbye
6- Your name and surname
Letter of application: useful phrases

• Dear Sir or Madam, (Yours faithfully) • I spent (two months) working as..
• Dear Mr/Mrs, (Yours sincerely) • I have excellent (communication) skills
• I have good knowledge of…
• I am writing to apply for (the job position)
• I am confident I would be..
• I have seen your advertisement in
• I believe I am an idea candidate for..
• I have considerable experience of
• I consider myself to be.. • I hope you will consider my application
• I would welcome the opportunity to.. • I look forward to hearing from you/ your reply
A review
• Structure
Introduction: giving background
information
Main body: describing the story,
characters. Positive points, negative
points (what is asked in the task)
Conclusion: whether you
recommend it or not.
Review: useful phrases
• I recently saw • One of its strengths/ weaknesses is..
• My favourite book/film is.. • The best/worst part is …

• It is definitely worth seeing it.


• It is set in..
• (Young children) are sure to enjoy it.
• It tells the story of..
• I would recommend it to teenagers.
• The main character is… • It will appeal to anyone (interested in
• There is a twist in the story. sports)
Article
• Structure:
Introduction: asking an interesting questions
or wiring a sentence to attract the reader’s
attention.
Main body: talking about what was asked in
the task.
Conclusion: summarising what has
previously been stated
Article: useful phrases
• Have you ever…?
• Can you imagine…?
• How would you feel if..?

• I think/believe that
• In my opinion,..
• As far as I am concerned..
• Personally, I think/ find…
A report
• Structure
Introduction: purpose of the
report
Main body: topics to be discussed
according to the task
Conclusion
Report: useful phrases
• The aim/purpose of this report is.. • In view of this, I would
• This report will consider… recommend/suggest…

• This report is intended to… • For these reasons…


• ____ is an option worth considering.
• One advantage/disadvantage of… • ____ is a must to be recommended.
• There are strong arguments in • It is advisable/ a good idea…
favour/against…

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