How to write an essay in English correctly worries many high school students, students, and those who encounter English in their line of work as adults. There are rules that allow you to write an essay correctly from a stylistic, semantic, and spelling point of view.

Preparation

Preparation time is purely individual. Some people need a few minutes to formulate their thoughts, choose an idea, and start writing. Others will need a day to weigh the pros and cons, think about a certain topic, find what they wanted to express.

There are situations when the topic of an essay is unfamiliar and uninteresting. It is impossible to write lines; a person loses his positive mood. To solve the problem, psychologists have developed a technique. As you know, the brain is largely controlled from the conscious, subconscious. It is necessary to give instructions to the brain, then simply forget (if the deadlines for writing the essay, of course, allow it). The right thoughts and information, formations will come.

It has been noticed that when learning a foreign word or learning the meaning of a term, they occur more often. This is explained by the fact that a person tunes in to a certain wavelength and shifts to receive a certain type of information. This rule also works when writing essays and books.

How the basic information was collected needs to be written down on paper (in Russian for those who still speak English at a poor level).

Make a plan, indicate:

questions;
approximate plan for presenting information;
information about introduction, conclusion;
interesting thematic facts.

Any plan is an individual matter. It is necessary to write, what is written down on paper will be preserved, while a bright and well-remembered thought is easily forgotten.

Main aspects of preliminary preparation for writing an essay:

collect information about the topic(it is useful to read relevant literature, talk to people);
collect facts(as a rule, a text that contains numbers, percentages, and mentions of people’s stories is more interesting to read and evokes more emotions);
to make a plan on paper or in a word processor on a computer.

The outline of the essay may change, it should not remain original. During the actual writing process, you will all receive information, and, who knows, maybe interesting questions and stories will appear for readers.

How to overcome the “fear of a blank page”?

The fear of a “blank slate” is faced by those who decide to write an essay or composition, professional writers who make a living from this. This is due to fear. Indecision that it will turn out badly, it will be uninteresting, it goes away easily - you need to start writing.

By forcing yourself to write for at least five minutes, you will notice that it has become easier, that the necessary thoughts appear on their own.

Follow a few tips:

Types of essays

The type of essay writing is determined depending on the given topic. Typically, information about this is indicated in the task. But if the topic is known, and the author is asked to choose the type himself, it is better not to experiment and choose the one that is suitable for a specific topic.

There are three main types. Depending on the type of writing, the structure of the story, the questions, and how the author will answer them change.

For & Against Essays

This type of essay, which is translated into Russian as “for and against,” implies that the author will offer arguments during the narrative process. Depending on which ones there will be more, and how important they are, a conclusion is given at the end.

He can say that there is no single correct answer, determine in which situation there will be one correct argument, and in which - another.

The plan for writing an essay of this type is as follows:

Introduction e. This indicates an interesting fact or why the reader should be interested in the issues discussed below.
Main part. The main arguments for and against are stated. The author has no right to claim the ultimate truth, so he narrates it neutrally.
Conclusion. Here the author of the essay can already express a point of view. This is done with reasoning, based on personal experience. Then a conclusion is drawn.

This type of essay is considered difficult, especially if the topic is not particularly familiar. Often schoolchildren and students are asked to write essays on political and philosophical issues. Teenagers and young adults do not understand the topic, and describing it in English is a big problem.

Opinion Essays

At first glance, the “opinion essay” seems simple. The author will have to express thoughts on paper (and there should be a lot of them, regardless of whether you like the topic or not), and consider the issue from different points of view.

It is important to confirm the information with facts and figures so that it does not look like just a conversation between two friends who, out of boredom, decided to discuss a topic they do not understand.

The story plan is as follows:

Introduction. It is necessary to interest the reader in the fact, to tell why the issue is important for discussion.
Main part. Initially, a personal point of view is expressed, and the maximum arguments for it are indicated. Then the opposite point of view is indicated. Unlike “pros and cons,” the second point of view is not written out in full, it is written in passing. Further in the essay, the author must write down why he believes that he does not like the opposite point of view, why he does not share it. Again, convincing and vivid arguments are given for this.
Conclusion. It is not necessary to write a conclusion; it is clear from your arguments which point of view you are leaning towards. It is necessary to sum up the results and finally formulate an opinion.

To write an essay of this type, you will need to understand the topic in detail. Read literature in English on the topic, this will allow you to learn interesting facts, select the correct linguistic constructions, and add words on the topic.

Points to Consider Essays

Essays called “steps for solving a problem” are most popular among schoolchildren and students. The topic of the essay is a specific problem, and it could be of a personal or global nature. The author will be required to propose the maximum number of solution paths, and then draw a conclusion indicating the optimal ones.

The writing structure looks like this:

Introduction. The name of the problem, why it is important, what its causes and possible consequences are indicated.
Main part. The maximum number of solution paths is selected. They usually start with the simplest solution and end with the extraordinary and innovative. Although the structure can be anything, the main thing is that the reader finds it interesting. Do not provide platitudes, argue clearly, write down facts and figures. It is important to write in the essay what the proposed measures will entail if they are taken.
Conclusion. Here the author’s personal opinion is indicated, exactly how he would act in a particular situation and why he chose such a decision.

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Introduction

Introduction The story should touch the reader and stimulate further reading. Of course, template phrases cannot be avoided, but after them there should be an interesting and educational information. The introduction is a commentary by the author.

Included:

defining key terms and explaining why it is important to consider the issue;
aspects of the chosen topic;
an explanation for why you want to cover the topic.

The essay in English is a short narrative, strictly on topic and according to the model. The teacher must see that you are not going to deviate from the topic, cover exactly what is needed. In the introduction, use arguments that clearly fall within the meaning of the essay. It should be clear that the reader will find the answer in the story.

A well-constructed introduction contains information that:

the author understands the topic;
the reader will receive an answer to the question of interest;
the essay will not touch upon other topics other than the main one;
A mini-research on the topic was conducted.

According to the plan, the introduction should not occupy more than 10% of the entire text. If we take into account that the length of the essay is approximately 1500 words, then the introduction should be from 120 to 150 words.

Useful phrases to start an essay in English:

As for having a plan, which indicates that the reader will be offered information on the topic and there will be no “water” and departure to other areas, this can also be demonstrated in the introduction.

Phrases that will help:

The third part compares...	The third part compares…
The essay consists of four parts...	The essay is divided into four sections…
First of all, we consider...	It will first consider…
Conclusions will be drawn...	Some conclusions will be drawn as to…

The introduction should catch the reader, encourage him to read the main part and conclusion. Numbers, percentages, and information about the benefits of reading the article for the reader personally attract attention.

Main part

The main part is the section where the arguments are given. It is the largest - about 75% of the entire text. At this stage, the reader is given all the necessary information, thesis and antithesis are demonstrated, facts are given or refuted.

Phrases for thinking about a problem

Phrases for thinking about the problem will allow you to connect the elements of the text into a single whole.

In the introduction you can use the following:

Let's begin with that…	To begin with…
You can…	You can...
Firstly…	Firstly...
Secondly…	Secondly…
Finally…	Finally...
Argument in support...	Argument in support of…
To begin with, it should be noted that...	The first thing that needs to be said is…
It's clear that…	Clear that...
First of all…	First and foremost…
The positive thing is that...	Good thing about… is that…
It cannot be denied that...	It is undeniable that…
It is often said that...	It is often said that…
It is well known that...	It is a well-known fact that…
We live in a world in which...	We live in a world in which…
For the majority of people…	For the great majority of people…
One aspect of the problem...	One of the most striking features of this problem is…
Let's try to understand...	Let us try to understand…
It cannot be denied that...	One cannot deny that...
From observations it is clear that...	It is clear from these observations that…
On the other side…	On the other hand…
It should be recognized…	One should accept that...

Phrases expressing personal opinion

In addition to the usual verbs with which you can express your own opinion (I think, reckon, suppose, believe, imagine, guess, figure, presume, gather), special cliche expressions are used.

Among them:

In my opinion…	To my mind, in my opinion…
In my opinion…	To my way of thinking, in my thinking/to my thinking…
I believe that…	It is my belief that...
In my opinion…	In my view…
From my point of view…	From my point of view… From where I stand.., From my perspective…
It seems to me…	As I see it… It seems to me that... The way I see things is that… As far as I’m concerned…
In my opinion…	In my judgment… In my eyes... In my book...
I sure that…	I'm sure that... I'm convinced that... I am positive that…
I have no doubt that...	I have no doubt that... I strongly believe that…

Phrases expressing the opinion of certain experts

It always looks more impressive if, in addition to personal opinions, the essay in English contains the arguments of experts in a certain field.

The following phrases will help bring them to light:

Think that..	Believe that…
They say that…	Say that...
It is noted that...	Point out that...
They emphasize that...	Emphasize that…
It is assumed that...	Suggest that...
Which confirms the idea...	Which seems to confirm the idea that…
From the facts we can conclude that...	From these facts, we may conclude that…
We should probably point out the fact that...	Perhaps we should also point out the fact that...
It would be unfair not to mention that...	It would be unfair not to mention that fact that...
A common argument against is that….	The most common argument against this is that…

Conclusion

Conclusion is a summing up, conclusions from all of the above. Any essay in English is a reflection on some problem, so at the end you need to give an individual answer. The consequences and prospects for the development of the situation are indicated.

formulate topics that are relevant to the issue under consideration;
express a personal opinion about the decision;
make an argument that makes one point of view better than another.

A correctly written conclusion is general conclusions; it should not be similar to the introduction (often this is the mistake students make).

The conclusion contains:

a short list of ideas being considered;
summing up with argumentation;
a phrase that makes you think further;
a strong argument that supports the main part;
description of consequences and forecast of decisions made.

At the same time, an essay in English should not include some aspects:

about new ideas(if they are important, then the description is included in the main part);
as if making excuses(phrases that you are not an expert in the field, that this is your personal opinion are not needed, since the essay format assumes that this is a statement of personal opinion);
that the arguments presented in the main part may be controversial(Why did the author then write insignificant facts that are refuted?).

It is important that the conclusion of an essay in English calls for further reflection, so that the reader understands that an essay of 1500 words cannot express the full depth of the issue under consideration.

The conclusion is the most important part of the essay. It allows you to understand how well the author understood the topic and what conclusions he made. The conclusion can be twice as large as the introduction - up to 20% of the text. But it is better if its size is about 15%.

The most serious mistakes in essays

In addition to spelling and punctuation errors, other types of errors are often made when writing essays in English. This primarily concerns the fact that the author does not follow the rules for writing the introduction, main part and conclusion.

The introduction in this case is a set of keywords or does not speak about the essence of the issues being considered. In conclusion, the main idea is often transferred, while it should be revealed in the basic part and summarized in the conclusion.

The errors are:

Presentation of completely new ideas in the final part(if they are important for the story, then they should be included in the main part and described. If not, then you should not use unimportant facts and ideas in the conclusion).
Using an exculpatory tone(The essay implies that you are expressing a personal opinion. Using phrases like “I’m not an expert, but”, “There are other points of view” is prohibited).
Focusing the reader's attention on unimportant details(For example, if the topic concerns global warming, then half of the essay in English should not describe how this process affects the inhabitants of Russia).
Refutation of the previously stated facts(This is illogical).

English Essay Template

Volume of sections

The volume of essay sections is individual, it depends on the topic. It is allowed, if the topic is serious and requires many conclusions from the author, to increase the size of the final part. But in any case, the main part should be the largest, being at least half of the entire volume of the essay in English.

The following ratio is accepted:

introduction - from 10 to 15 percent;
the main part - from 50 to 80 percent;
conclusion - from 10 to 30 percent.

Such indicators are accepted in English and Russian.

Useful introductory phrases

There are a lot of phrases that can be used in an essay in English. It is impossible to write a beautiful story without them; they help connect sentences into a single whole. Without them, the text will turn out dry and scientific.

The following introductory phrases are popular and suitable for almost every topic:

It is important to note that - It is important to note that;

It is important to understand that – It is important to remember that;

In the end - After all;

Actually - Actually;

In any case - In the case, Anyway;

Indeed - Indeed;

I must admit - I must admit;

Makes sense - It makes sense;

Fortunately - fortunately;

Unfortunately - Unfortunately;

By the way - By the way;

It may seem - It may seem that;

It doesn’t matter that;

It is not surprising that;

However - however;

It turned out that - It turned out that;

To tell the truth - To tell the truth;

In the meantime - Meanwhile;

This may mean that - It can mean, that.

There are thousands of introductory phrases in the English language, including modern slang ones; in America, introductory constructions are used, which in England can be found in live conversation extremely rarely. It is important to understand their meaning, then, even without knowing how a certain speech pattern will be in English, you can find it by meaning in the dictionary.

In addition to knowing the topic on which the essay is being written in English, the author will be required to write the text correctly. Do not overuse complex structures. Let the story be concise, without abbreviations and slang and abstruse expressions.

Although introductory expressions are indicated for the introduction, you should not overuse them in the main part, the conclusion - the text will be artificial and contain a lot of “water”. It is recommended to use an introductory structure for three to four sentences once.

In order to diversify the text, use:

synonyms.

But there shouldn’t be too much colorful description. Compliance with the golden mean will prevent the reader from being led into the jungle of expressive descriptions and reasoning. He must follow the flow of thought and reasoning about the main topic.

No errors, correct design and editing, dividing into paragraphs are important points that cannot be neglected. The reader will notice these things immediately, and no matter how good an essay in English is from a semantic point of view, it will not be possible to get the maximum score for it.

Use an academic writing style

The academic style of writing implies that the author will adhere to certain norms, that his text can be read equally comfortably and with the same degree of understanding by people of different ages and professions.

Academic writing is characterized by the following points:

absence of generalizations and categorical judgments, personal opinion is expressed very carefully;
lack of personal pronouns, which create the impression of common speech;
respect for gender equality(if the expression is applicable to representatives of both sexes, then you cannot write man or woman - it is better to use the impersonal person);
availability of quotes and links to sources of information(this allows you to follow the train of thought and understand that what is said is not mere speculation of the author);
phrases are used that are based on and not(allows you to give the letter a finished look).

The academic writing style does not allow the use of common expressions or slang (unless, of course, the main topic of the article concerns this). Try to write an essay in English so that it is equally understandable to both school-age people and retirees.

There is no need to use complex and intricate designs. They can show knowledge of the English language, but there is a high probability of using them incorrectly. If you haven’t taken the course yet, then you should limit yourself to general knowledge, but do it without making mistakes.

Don't use colloquial elements

Elements of colloquial language are incompatible with academic writing style.

To get a perfectly written essay in English you will need:

exclude abbreviated forms, always use full ones instead;
instead of phrasal verbs that are used in everyday speech, enter full one-word verbs;
exclude slang expressions;
write fewer parentheses, question marks and exclamation marks that express emotions;
Avoid general words - use numbers, percentages, details instead.

It is easy to understand which style of English is considered colloquial and which is considered academic. It is enough to read classical authors and compare them with the way talk show hosts on television or radio announcers speak.

Strive to impart objectivity to the text

The objectivity of the text gives it significance and professionalism. An essay in English will not look as if it was written by a person who is poorly versed in the topic, although this may in fact be the case.

To objectify an essay you need:

Coherence of the text

Consistency of presentation and clarity of thought are achieved through expressions that connect the components of the text with each other. They guide the reader and prevent him from getting bored among the facts and arguments. Introductory phrases are used that are different for the introduction, body and conclusion. These phrases serve a number of functions.

These include:

addition: as well as, in addition;
example: for example, that is;
opposition: on the other hand, however;
cause: so, this leads to, as a result;
listing: finally, then, next;
conclusion: as a result, therefore.

Phrases are useful, but overusing them makes English essays difficult to read. It is advisable to use such words no more than one per several proposals. Diversify the occurrence of introductory words; it is better to write two different words that mean the same thing.

Quotes and links

Quoting a written source (book, report, other essay in English) gives objectivity to the text. To get the best result, they should be used, although it is not forbidden to submit results without them.

But in a short essay in English it is easier to place a quotation directly in the text; two methods are used:

According to Smith (2000), writing a good essay…;
Writing a good essay…(Smith 1998).

As you can see, you can indicate the source of information immediately or at the end of the quote. No quotation marks required. If desired, indicate the author's full name (you can give full details or last name). Well-known expressions can be written without reference to the book. But a little-known quote that was heard once in a publication requires that this information be included in an essay in English.

Paragraphs

The first paragraph in the essay is introductory, it explains what the essay is about. It is not forbidden if it is followed by information that is not directly related to it. In the main part of the story this is already excluded.

Each paragraph should talk about a certain aspect, contain the main thesis, which the author proves or refutes. Another paragraph may deal with a different aspect, but it must be related to the first. For example, the first paragraph will describe the positive side of the issue, and the second will describe the negative side. Often in English essays of the “pros and cons” type they use the following format: introduction, paragraph “for”, paragraph “against” and so on, conclusion.

The structure is clear and logical. But at the same time, learning to write really good and non-monotonic texts, when reading which the reader will not reliably know what will happen next, can be broken by these canons.

Review and Editing

Even those who know English impeccably sometimes make gross and curious mistakes. This is due to the fact that after writing the text, the “eye” becomes blurred, even the simplest typos are not noticeable.

In order to avoid this, you can do the following:

Where is an English essay useful?

An essay in English is the best way to identify. Here it is assessed lexicon, and , and knowledge of passive voices, and much more.

Testing in the form of an essay in English is carried out when:

passing exams in a secondary school and an educational institution with advanced knowledge of languages;
to confirm knowledge of English;
admission to the university at the Faculty of Foreign Languages (now also in many other specialties);
when applying for a job (if the candidate applies to communicate with foreign partners).

Of course, the English essay is also used as a teaching method. At least once a quarter or based on the results of studying a new major topic, students and schoolchildren write an essay.

The benefit of an essay is that the person who writes it develops comprehensive English language skills, studies disciplines, learns to answer questions reasonably and correctly express a point of view, and draw conclusions from the general flow of information.

How to write excellent essays in English: 11 rules

11 rules for writing a good essay:

Stick to the essay structure. The structure of the essay is unchanged: introduction, main part and conclusion. You cannot get a high score if you confuse the items and what is written in them.
Use a draft. There is not much time allocated for essays. It is recommended to prepare in advance for all topics, jot down some thoughts and arguments. This will save time on writing a clean copy and proofreading the text.
Prepare for any topic. The essay evaluates general erudition. Read books in English, watch educational programs on the Internet, and then writing an essay on any topic will not be difficult.
Leave time for checking. On average, 2-3 errors are present even in the best tests. This is due to simple fatigue. Set aside at least five or ten minutes to check and proofread the text. This will help raise your score by a few points.
Determine the appropriate style. Everyone's writing style is different, but your writing should be kept objective and academic. Practice in advance and then it won’t be difficult to write an essay quickly and almost automatically. Read more classic books in the original language, this is where literary and literate speech is found.
Be concise. An essay is a short written piece of work. Compliance with the required volume is important. If you want to impress examiners with your extensive knowledge of a topic, you shouldn't increase the volume. This may result in a lower grade.
Give reasons for your reasons. In order for the argument to not sound like an unfounded statement of personal opinion, you will need to acquire certain knowledge on the topic. If topics are given before the exam, then prepare in advance, for example, read the literature, watch short videos on YouTube. Good work includes opinions, arguments, supported by statistical data, clear examples.
Use linking words. Without linking words, it is impossible to achieve a concise and beautiful presentation of thoughts. Connections form sentences into a single whole; it will not seem that the student first copied one sentence from another, and then looked into the notebook for a third. Newspaper articles will help you develop your vocabulary, including learning more introductory expressions. It is recommended to subscribe to online magazines in English. You will not only be aware of the latest news in the field of politics, society and sports, but also learn competent English and expand your vocabulary.
Use a variety of vocabulary and grammar. Of course, there is no escape from simple good and very, you need to use them. But if possible, replace everyday, very popular words with synonyms. The examiner will evaluate your knowledge at a high level. You need to use different times. When the text is completely written in this raises doubts about whether a person knows any other tenses. Include passive voices and modal verbs as much as possible. In the simplest essay, expressing the simplest thoughts, it is possible to achieve excellence.
Express your thoughts correctly. Tolerance when expressing your own thoughts is the most important thing. This also applies to writing stories. Avoid topics of religion and politics, even if you have your own and unshakable opinion on this issue, you need to express it as correctly as possible. The essay is written in an academic style, do not express thoughts vigorously, do not include emotions.
Write softly. A formal and correct style is the norm for storytelling. It is forbidden to express an idea categorically; at the same time, you should not refer to the fact that your opinion is not significant.

Common essay topics for the Unified State Exam in English

Typically, schools adhere to the standard and choose one of the following topics for the Unified State Exam:

Space Exploration;
Teenagers Today;
Unhealthy food;
School Trips;
Environmental Problems;
Higher Education;
Teenage Jobs;
Free Time;
Traveling;
Technology and Science.

Writing an essay and getting the highest score for it, meeting all the requirements, is not a problem. It is important to adhere to generally accepted standards (percentage ratio of introduction, main part, conclusion; use of introductory words and speech patterns, argumentation of opinions), to impress the examiners with erudition and extensive knowledge.

Essay examples in English

Here are examples of ready-made essays in English:

More essay examples can be downloaded on the Internet.

Do you have an exam coming up soon? Then you are probably interested in learning how to write excellent essays in English. We will tell you about the types and correct structure of essays, and give tips that will teach you how to write such works in English quickly and competently.

What is an essay in English? This is a short essay with a specific structure in which you discuss a specific topic and express your point of view on a given topic.

Structure of an essay in English

How many words should there be in an English essay? Each exam has an optimal amount of written work. Typically, the assignment involves writing an essay ranging from 180 to 320 words in length, depending on the exam. If you are going to take an English test, we recommend that you clarify the required amount of written work in advance and practice writing text of the appropriate length.

The structure of the English essay is universal for all exams. The written work consists of the following parts:

Title - the name of the essay, reflecting the theme of the story.
Introduction - 2-4 short sentences revealing the topic of the essay.
The main part is 2-3 paragraphs describing the essence of the essay. In them you need to reveal the topic as fully and competently as possible, present arguments and argue for them.
Conclusion - 2-4 sentences summing up what was written. In this part, you make a general conclusion about the topic of the essay.

Each of the paragraphs in the body of the essay begins with an introductory sentence (Topic Sentence), this is the “introduction” to the paragraph. The following sentences develop and confirm the idea expressed in the Topic Sentence.

To learn how to write an essay strictly according to plan and clearly structure your thoughts, use the website theeasyessay.com or. On this resource you can create an outline for the perfect essay, following simple instructions. Practice writing papers according to this plan, and in the exam it will be easier for you to write a good argumentative essay.

Types of essays in English and their features

The type of English essay you need to write depends on the given topic and is sometimes specified in the assignment. According to an authoritative source - the book Successful Writing by Virginia Evans - it is customary to distinguish three main types of essays:

1. Pros and cons. For and against essays

The name speaks for itself: you present arguments for and against a phenomenon. The outline of the essay in English is as follows:

Introduction. In it, you lead the reader to the topic of discussion.
Main part. You give arguments for and against some action or phenomenon. At the same time, there is no need to express your point of view, adhere to neutrality.
Conclusion. Only here you express your attitude to the topic and draw a conclusion.

An example of such an essay(all examples taken from the textbook Successful Writing by Virginia Evans, Intermediate level):

2. Opinion essay. Opinion essays

You express your thoughts on a given topic. It would seem that any composition is an expression of one’s own thoughts. What is the point of this type of essay? In Opinion Essays, you need to not only reflect your point of view, but also look at the proposed topic from different angles. Consider all aspects of the issue, write your opinion and be sure to support it with strong arguments.

Plan for an opinion essay in English:

Introduction. You indicate the topic of discussion.
Main part. You express your opinion and confidently justify it. Here it is advisable to consider an opinion opposite to yours and explain to the reader why you do not share this point of view.
Conclusion. You summarize, finally formulating your point of view on the proposed topic.

An example of such an essay:

3. Proposing a solution to the problem. Suggesting solutions to problem essays

In this type of written work, you will be asked to consider a global issue or issues. Your task is to offer solutions.

The plan for this type of essay is as follows:

Introduction. You state the problem and its causes or consequences.
Main part. You suggest ways to solve problems and the possible consequences of such actions. Be clear about why certain measures should be taken and what they will entail.
Conclusion. Summarize your reasoning.

An example of such an essay:

Rules for writing an excellent English essay

Before writing an essay in English, familiarize yourself with some rules for writing it. These simple guidelines will help you successfully complete your written work.

1. Stick to the Essay Structure

Once you have received the assignment, determine the type of essay and the plan according to which you will write it. After that, go straight through the points: title - introduction - a few body paragraphs - conclusion. Be sure to follow this strict essay structure, otherwise your work will not be highly appreciated.

2. Use a draft

Since there is little time allocated for writing an essay in English, the draft must be used wisely. If time is short, we advise you to immediately write down your thoughts and arguments in the form of short abstracts after receiving the assignment and becoming familiar with the topic. This will allow you not to forget important thoughts while writing the final draft.

3. Prepare for any topic

An English essay shows not only your level of language knowledge, but also your erudition. Therefore, before preparing for the exam, read texts on different topics. This will help you broaden your horizons and remember new words, phrases and clichés that you can use in your written work in the exam.

4. Leave time for review.

Allocate your time so that at the end of the exam you have at least 5 minutes left to check your essay. As a rule, the grade is not reduced for accurate corrections, so this is a real chance to “save” your work by correcting detected errors.

5. Find the right style

6. Be concise

An English essay is a short written piece of work. Some students think that the “more is better” principle works and write huge opuses. Alas, the examiners will not only not increase, but will also lower your grade for not meeting the required scope.

7. Give reasons for your reasons

Every written thought should not sound unfounded. Support it with arguments, a clear example, statistics, etc. Your written work should show the evaluator that you know what you are writing about and are confident that you are right.

8. Use linking words

Introductory words for an essay are important links that connect sentences together, forming a logical chain of your thoughts. They will help to combine sentences or show contrast, indicate a sequence of actions, etc. We recommend studying such useful structures in the article “ Linking words in English".

9. Use varied vocabulary and grammar

Avoid repetition of words, use synonyms and complex grammatical structures - show the examiner that you speak English at a high level. Instead of the boring good, use, depending on the context, remarkable, gorgeous, fascinating. Use complex structures and different tenses to express your thoughts. A text in which all sentences are written in Present Simple will receive a low grade.

10. Express your thoughts correctly

An essay is a written expression of your thoughts on a specific topic. And here it is important not to forget about basic delicacy. If possible, avoid touching on politics, religion and other “slippery” topics. If the task involves the consideration of some “painful” topic, express your point of view tolerantly and politely. In this case, it is better to adhere to a formal tone and avoid violent manifestations of emotions.

11. Write softly

Although you should write your thoughts on this issue, try not to often use structures of the following type: “I am sure that...”, “I know that...”, etc. Write softer, for example , “It seems to me...”, “In my opinion...” - this will sound more formal and correct in relation to the opinions of other people.

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An essay in a foreign language requires high-quality content and good organizational structure, as well as competent language design.

It is one of the most problematic tasks when passing the Unified State Exam. In terms of complexity, only listening can compete with it. Therefore, training in essay writing should be especially intense and intense.

Since 2012, the time allocated for the entire foreign language exam has been increased to 180 minutes. Since the rest of the exam tasks have not been changed, we recommend that you spend additional time on the written part (80 minutes). Moreover, the plan for the assignments is clarified, which can make the task of writing easier.

In my opinion, cars should not be allowed into the city centers as they add to pollution and poison the air we breathe. We must also think about the people who live in the center and suffer from the noise made by cars. Moreover, the streets in the center are usually narrow therefore people are often stuck in traffic for many hours and, as a result, arrive late at their destination. Final-ly, with ho cars in city centers, there would be no need for large ugly car parks, which would allow more space for parks. However, many people believe we would not be able to survive without cars because most of the products for shops and other businesses are transported by cars. Besides, they are afraid that public transport would be overloaded. I am sure it is possible to solve these problems by introducing a reliable high frequency tram service as well as developing the underground. As for goods, we could use electric vehicles for their delivery.

To sum up, I believe that a clean, reliable and environmentally friendly public service would encourage people to use public transport and help smooth the transition to a car-free zone.

Learning a foreign language is the best thing to do, learning it in the country where it is spoken. Do you agree

Nowadays people spend lots of money in order to go to an English-speaking country to improve their language skills. But is it really the most effective way of learning a language? In my view, studying in a foreign country has certain drawbacks. Firstly, this way is very expensive as the tuition fee for overseas students is rather high. Besides, when you study abroad, you have to adapt to a very different way of life, which can be quite stressful. What is more, English teachers do not speak Russian so if you don’t know English well, you will not understand their explanation.

It is often assumed that it is better to study a language abroad because you can always use it speaking with native speakers. However, I doubt that we will have lots of opportunities to speak abroad as we do not know many people there. It is also believed that Russian teachers are not as qualified as those in England. I totally disagree with this opinion because Russian teachers can compare two languages and explain grammar rules better.

To sum up, I would argue that the best way to learn a language is to study it in your native country because you can always get the necessary help from your teachers. Moreover, today we have lots of opportunities to improve our skills such as communicating with English pen-friends over the Internet. I think that we should travel abroad so as to practice a language but not to study it.

Foreign languages. Nowadays 2-3 languages are taught in schools. Pros and cons

Most people understand that without knowledge of foreign languages it is difficult to survive in the modern world. Therefore they send their children to schools where they can study two or even three foreign languages. However, is it good to study several languages simultaneously? On the one hand, foreign languages are the main part of our culture so they help us to expand our outlook. We cannot broaden our minds if we see the world only from the perspective of our own culture. In addition, learning languages is a good exercise for the intellect. Moreover, if pupils know at least one foreign language, they learn new languages much faster. On the other hand, many pupils find it confusing to learn two or three languages at a time, especially languages that are similar, because children usually mix up lots of words. Besides, some languages are tricky enough to learn. For example, in English there are more exceptions than rules. In this case, children can be overloaded with homework. More than that, some pupils do not know their native language well and learning several foreign languages could prevent them from mastering their own language.

In conclusion, I want to say that learning languages is extremely beneficial and I would like to know different foreign languages. However, I believe children should not learn too many languages at the same time so as not to get confused. They ought to get a solid base in one language before they start learning a new one. 16. Internet. Pros and cons We live in the age of information technology and nowadays the Internet is nearly as common as the telephone. No doubt that it is a unique invention, which has influenced all areas of our lives. However, some people consider the Internet one of the greatest evils of our time. On the one hand, the Internet is very useful, because it lets us access a world of facts, figures and knowledge. In addition, with the Internet, it is now possible to speak to friends and relatives any-where in the world cheaply and quickly. Other services are also available through the Internet such as booking tickets or buying things. Moreover, the Internet allows a lot of talented people to show the world their achievements and makes it easier to find a job. On the other hand, the Internet can become a disaster for our society, because people spend hours in front of their computers and neglect their everyday duties. Another worry is the activities of cybercriminals. For example, hackers can steal your money or even your property while cyberterrorists may ‘attack’ the world’s computers, causing chaos, and making planes and trains crash. What is more, leaders of different terrorist or oppositional organizations can use the Internet to find new followers.

In conclusion, I strongly believe that despite the criticisms by some and the fears of others, the Internet seems to have changed our world to the better and we must try to make the best use of it.

Cloning. Pros and cons

Recent advances in genetic biology have led us to quite a doubtful situation. People all over the world argue whether human cloning research should be controlled by the government as solving problems connected with human cloning is definitely not a piece of cake. In my opinion, human cloning experiments are extremely dangerous because there are huge risks of abnormalities in human clones. Moreover, if clones have been made, they will obviously have serious psychological problems connected with their unusual birth. Finally, there is no doubt that human cloning will change our perception of what is the value of a human life as we might change from having children to manufacturing them. However, scientists claim that human cloning could be very beneficial as therapeutic cloning could provide stem cells for regenerative medicine and tissues for transplantation. Besides, re-productive cloning will probably give parents who are both infertile an opportunity to have children. I am afraid that this technology is not safe enough to use on humans. It is also possible that clones will age quicker since the cell used in the cloning procedure has already been used in a real life individual.

To sum up, we must question whether human cloning is really worth it when weighed against the problems it raises. From my point of view, human reproductive cloning should be under the tight control of the government and the UN because it is dangerous to interfere with nature and the consequences can be really disastrous.

Books or computers. Who will win in the future

The latest advances in information technology make people think that schools of the future will use computers instead of printed books. Although electronic books have not been widely accepted yet, they have certain advantages over traditional paper volumes. But will they be able to replace printed books? In my opinion, students will be widely using computers for studying in the future. To begin with, computers can store lots of books in their memory and modern software allows us to quickly find the necessary information. Besides, with the interactive programs on computers studying will be much more exciting. What is more, electronic books will not degrade overtime like their counterparts printed. On the other hand, lots of disbelievers argue that computers will not replace printed books because a printed book is better for human eyes than a computer screen. In addition, books are cheaper and easier to use since they do not need electricity or the Internet connection. I cannot agree with this because modern computer screens emit no radiation and allow us to read even in low light conditions. Of course we will have to pay for electricity but I think it will be cheaper than to pay for printed books, which are very expensive nowadays.

To sum up, I think computers and printed books will peacefully coexist for years to come, but in the future technological progress will make it possible for students to carry laptops or even palmtops instead of traditional bags with lots of heavy books.

Computer games. Pros and cons

People have always had different hobbies but technological progress has caused the appearance of computers and computer games, which can keep a child occupied for hours. However, adults consider computer games a complete waste of time. As for me, I believe computer games are more than mindless entertainment. To begin with, computer games can teach people to achieve their aims as they regularly put obstacles and traps in the way of players which are necessary to overcome in order to progress through the rest of the game. Additionally, computer games can be a valuable source of accidental learning that can be applied to school, home, and social events. Moreover, teachers have also started to appreciate educational games as an opportunity to make their lessons more exciting. Nevertheless, quite a few people are against this activity as they find it rather addictive and harmful for children’s health. They argue that computer games make students neglect their school work. However, if we learn to control our computer use and play games for an hour just to relax after a hard day at school, this will not do us any harm. What is more, modern technology made it possible to eliminate the bad effect of computers on our eyes.

To sum up, I believe that computer games have more advantages than drawbacks. They make us persistent, develop our logical reasoning and help us to escape from everyday problems. The thing is to find a right balance between virtual reality and everyday reality.

Space. Pros and cons of space exploration

Space exploration can mean a major leap for mankind. However, it is often criticized because the price for these space experiments is too high, especially while poverty still exists in many parts of the world. On the one hand, space research is extremely beneficial as it advances technology. As a result of this work, we have lots of inventions, which have made our lives much more comfortable. In addition, through the exploration of space, we could find new elements, minerals or even discover new laws of physics and eventually learn more about ourselves. What is more, space exploration will allow us to establish a human civilization on another planet as a hedge against the catastrophe that might occur on the Earth. On the other hand, the benefits of space exploration are not self-evident, no matter how real they are. It costs billions of dollars to fund the projects of space science whereas this money should rather be spent on meeting the needs of the underprivileged. Besides, some of the technology we develop through space science can be used in a destructive manner if it is in the wrong hands. Finally, a travel to space can be dangerous as we may discover something that is extremely harmful for the living beings on Earth.

To conclude, I want to say that space exploration satisfies the human desire for adventure therefore most people are interested in space research. Nevertheless, I believe our governments should find the right balance between social and space programs.

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1.1. Essay on the topic: Art. Graffiti

Some people think that graffiti is another form of expressing art; others think that graffiti is a vandalism.

What is your opinion?

1.2. Essay on the topic: Art. Theater and Cinema

Comment on the following Statement.

When cinema was invented some people predicted that theater would not last very long but it still exists, attracts large audiences and is not likely to disappear.

What is your opinion?

List of English words on the topic: Art. SOON!