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CONCLUSIONS

18/10/2017

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Just as in introductions, so many students get stuck when it comes to conclusions. The result? Well, sometimes the ending is rushed, other times it is extremely short and poor. Even worse, there are times when it is not a conclusion at all. Instead, it is yet another paragraph which introduces new and even interesting  information; information which should not be in a conclusion. So, remember! In a conclusion you are meant to conclude, to sum up, to recapitulate and so on. Under no circumstances are you to write about anything that has not been elaborated on in the main body of your essay. In addition, make your conclusions interesting, show the examiner you have enjoyed completing your task and the time has now come for the grand finale! For, despite what you may think, conclusions are just as important as introductions. They are the last impression the examiner is left with and it should, by all means, be a lasting one! :)  

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writing tips (essays)

4/9/2017

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Remember! When you write your introduction do not copy phrases from the task. Sometimes students can't think of a better way to express what they want or simply find it easier to copy part of the task. Copying an exact phrase is not the solution, however! You will be penalized for doing so.... so please, please, avoid it at all costs.

Let's take for example the beginning of the previous task: "Online shopping has been growing exponentially...." Copying 'online shopping' is acceptable but the rest should be rephrased. There are numerous ways of doing this: Online shopping 'has increased dramatically', 'has doubled in the last decade', 'is becoming more and more frequent' etc.
Under no circumstances do we repeat 'growing exponentially' no matter how 'perfect' it sounds.
Post a comment if you have any questions and I hope this is helpful! :)  
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writing tip (essays)

28/8/2017

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Introductions can be trick, no doubt about that! A lot of students get stuck when they want to start an essay. "How do I start?", "But isn't that  silly/ obvious/ boring?" "What do I say?" "What should be my first word?" All  very reasonable questions that students ask... :)  In general, we all know what we are meant to do in our intro but it is the 'HOW' that sometimes eludes us. So as a rule of thumb, especially when it comes to essays, make sure you REPHRASE the task; it's always the best way to start.
Let's say, for instance, your essay task is:
'Online shopping has been growing exponentially and young people in particular seem to prefer this type of shopping. What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online? ' ,
your intro could easily be something like this:
Nowadays, more and more people are choosing to shop online rather than browse in an actual shop. Although the older generation still has its suspicions, the younger one will support online purchases in most cases. Whether, however, shopping online has a positive effect on society and its economy has of course become a matter of much controversy.
If you read carefully, you'll see that almost everything has been rephrased and very little has actually been added. Aim to do this and your introduction will be perfect. If you want try and write your own introduction! 
​Good luck! :)
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PROFICIENCY ESSAY: SCIENTISTS CLAIM THAT MANY OF OUR HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE ASSOCIATED with THE MODERN WAY OF LIFE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU BELIEVE THAT TO BE TRUE?

26/8/2017

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Despite all our technological and medical advances, a great number of people seem to be less healthy in comparison to previous decades. There are a variety of reasons why this is the case two of which are our sedentary lifestyle as well as pollution and other health hazards.

First and foremost, technology has been integrated into our everyday life to such an extent that the average adult spends over 5 hours per day on a computer. For example, more and more people are employed in positions which require them to be glued to a screen for the better part of the day. As a result, there is lack of exercise which often leads to unhealthy eating habits and obesity. To make matters worse, young people seem to be following the same adult path. They lead, that is, sedentary lifestyles, by spending too much time on their computer or phone. As the whole world appears to be shrinking and fitting into a smart phone screen, our brain seems to spend all its energy on processing this abundance of information while our body remains stagnant and inactive. 

Another factor for our health problems are all the substances that we breathe in and consume every day. These have become less tangible as we have grown accustomed to their role but they are omnipresent nevertheless. One only has to consider one's exposure to the noise pollution and exhaust fumes to realize how harmful this is to one's health. Not only does it elevate stress levels but it can also cause high blood pressure, irritation and headaches.  In addition, many chemicals are used in order to cultivate the fruit and vegetables  that we consume on a daily basis, which often prove dangerous to our health.

To conclude, our contemporary way of life is clearly affecting our physical condition. Our nutrition coupled with our sedentary lifestyle in an urban environment can have an adverse effect on our health. 

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LISTENING EXAM TIP

26/8/2017

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Here's a valuable tip to bear in mind mainly for Listening, Part 2 of Cambridge Exams (First, CAE, CPE)! One of the most common mistakes candidates make are in numbers or dates. Make sure you practise listening to these, make sure you understand them correctly and that you can do so quickly. You can also add examples of confusing numbers to the comments to help your fellow students! 
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