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English essay writing
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English essay writing GENERAL ADVICE
a. READ the title of the essay carefully and make sure that you understand it. b. WRITE AN ESSAY PLAN. You can do this in English or in Spanish – but remember that you must be sure that you can express your ideas easily in English. any appropriate CONNECTORS (linkers).
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English essay writing c. PRESENTATION. Your essay should be presented neatly and should be easy to read. It is always a good idea to write an initial draft and then a clean version. The following instructions are also important: - Write the TITLE of the composition (exactly as it is written in the exam). - Leave a wide MARGIN on the left. - Leave SPACE between each line. - Clearly indicate the beginning of each paragraph by INDENTING the first line (DO NOT use lines or dots). - If you make a mistake, cross it out neatly with one line: mistake.
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English essay writing d. REVISE your text when you have finished your first draft. This is extremely important as you will always find common mistakes and words or expressions that you are unsure of.
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English essay writing e. FINALLY, remember these GENERAL RULES:
- Avoid very long, complicated sentences (with these, it is easier to make mistakes), or sentences which are too short. - DO NOT TRANSLATE from Spanish into English. If you do this, you will inevitably make mistakes. It is better to think how you can express your ideas in a clear, simple way in English, using vocabulary and grammatical forms that you are sure of. - Try and incorporate grammar which you have studied in class into your essays, for example, the passive voice, relative pronouns, indirect speech, etc. - Make sure that you use appropriate connectors so that your text appears to be more coherent. - The best way to write well in English is to have read a wide variety of texts in English, which will both improve your level of comprehension and help you to form opinions and have ideas about which you can write.
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English essay writing 2. TYPES OF ESSAY Description of people.
Description of place. For and against essay. d. Making a summary. e. Narrative of a past event. f A biography. Opinion essay. Book or film review. Formal and informal letters.
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English essay writing Adjectives describing appearance and personality:
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English essay writing
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Benidorm: A Wonderful Place in Spain
English essay writing EXAMPLE: Benidorm: A Wonderful Place in Spain Benidorm is located in the southeast of Spain. It is famous for its beaches and the good weather, but also because there you can do many different activities, which are great for tourists and local people. Benidorm is one of the most exotic and peaceful places in Spain. It has got beautiful sandy beaches, and it is sunny and hot all year long. There, you can do many activities, for instance, you can practise diving, surfing, fishing and many other activities. Besides, it is possible to visit many different museums, theme parks, churches and other interesting landmarks. A popular landmark is the Benidorm Island, as it is well-known for its colourful scenery and the impressive views. Tourists also enjoy the Mediterranean food and the lively nightlife. This is the reason why many people come to Benidorm. If you like the beach, the parties and meeting friendly people, you should visit this wonderful place. Benidorm is going to be a great place to enjoy your holidays with your family or friends.
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English essay writing Describing places (vocabulary):
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