ESL essay writing tips:

• ANSWER THE QUESTION
• PLAN your essay
• REVISE your essay to correct mistakes.
• 4 or 5 PARAGRAPHS, with Introduction and Conclusion
• The first paragraph should be a general introduction to the subject
• Develop your arguments in the middle paragraphs
• Give reasons to support your argument
• Use a variety of discussive words and phrases
• Give examples where possible
• Use formal language
• Don't use contractions (we're, I've etc.)
• Sum up your argument in the final paragraph
• The final paragraph is the best place to express your opinion clearly.

Useful phrases for ESL and EFL essay writing

Presenting two advantages or disadvantages together:

• not only … but … also
• not only … but also

Presenting two opposing views:

• on the one hand, on the other hand

Expressing Contrast:

• nevertheless
• even so

• even though
• however
• in spite of
• despite
• but
• although

Expressing results:

• because of this
• therefore

• thus
• as a result
• for this reason
• consequently

Giving examples:

• such as
• like

• for example
• for instance

Expressing the opinion of someone else:

• some people say
• some people say that

• many people say
• many people say that
• people often say
• it is said
• it is said that
• according to

ESL ESSAY WRITING TOPIC 1

You have done a project on transport in your English class. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinions on the following statement.

Because cars are so convenient public transport has no future.

Write your essay in 120-180 words for intermediate students and 250-400 for advanced students in an appropriate style.

ESL AND EFL ESSAY WRITING TOPIC 2

You have had a discussion on fashion in your English class. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement.

Young people never want to dress the same as their parents

Write your essay in 120-180 words for intermediate students and 250-400 for advanced students in an appropriate style.

ESL AND EFL ESSAY WRITING TOPIC 3

You have had a discussion on the media's treatment of famous people in your English class. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement.

Famous people such as footballers, film stars and politicians, deserve to have a private life without journalists constantly following them.

Write your essay in 120-180 words for intermediate students and 250-400 for advanced students in an appropriate style.

If you are a Student of Bray's Santander you can copy and paste your letter in the space below. Alternatively you can attach a Word document and forward it to the email address you have been given in class.

NOTE - You can access pages for practising other forms of writing on ENGLISH WRITING CLASS (in the menu above, within Materiales Gratuitos de Bray's).