Essay — argument language and planning
Targeted language drills on concession and evaluation, then two fresh essay plans.
- 1
Rewrite formally: 'A lot of people think this is a bad idea.' → It is ______ argued that the measure is misguided.
- 2
Concede then counter: 'Funding is limited. ______ , the cost of inaction is higher still.'
- 3
Which sentence best evaluates rather than merely describes?
- 4
Correct the sentence: In my opinion I think that the second proposal is more better.
Extra Practice is supplementary — it never changes your lesson or course progress.
Additional prompts
Your class has watched a discussion on how cities should reduce car use. Write an essay (220–260 words) discussing two of these approaches — congestion charging, improved public transport, restricting city-centre parking — and say which is more effective. Plan only: thesis, two body paragraphs, conclusion.
Target: 10 min
- Thesis in one sentence, with a clear verdict
- Body 1: strongest approach + concession
- Body 2: comparison, not a second list
- Conclusion: verdict restated with a condition
Same task type, new content: discuss two of — funding museums, funding sports facilities, funding public libraries — and say which most deserves limited public money. Write the full essay in 40 minutes.
Target: 40 min
- Avoid listing benefits; compare on one criterion
- Use one concession per body paragraph
- Hedge claims you cannot evidence