Essay Opening:
- It is often said that … /
- Many people claim that …
- In this day and age…
- Nowadays …
- These days …
- We live in an age when many of us are…
- … is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion.
- … is often discussed yet rarely understood.
- It goes without saying that
- … is one of the most important issues facing us today.
- The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
Introducing points:
- Firstly, let us take a look at …
- To start with,…
- First of all, it is worth considering …
- Secondly, …
- Thirdly, …
- Furthermore, …
- In addition, …
- What is more, …
- On top of that, …
- Another point worth noting is …
- Another factor to consider is …
- Lastly, …
- Finally, …
- Last but not least,
Presenting ideas & giving examples:
- When it comes to noun/gerund,…
- According to experts, …
- In terms of noun/gerund,…
- Research has found that …
- With respect to noun/gerund, …
- There are those who argue that …
- Not only … but also …
- For instance …
- For example …
- such as …
Expressing result & reason:
- As a result, … / As a result of …,
- Consequently, … / Therefore,…
- On account of … / Due to …
- One reason behind this is …
- … has led to … /… has resulted in …
Contrasting:
- On the one hand…/ On the other hand …
- Although/Even though subject + verb, …
- Despite/In spite of noun/gerund,
- Despite the fact that subject + verb,
- However … / Nevertheless, … / Even so
Concluding:
- To sum up, … / In conclusion, …
- All things considered, …
- Taking everything into consideration,…
- Weighing up both sides of the argument,
- The advantages of … outweigh the disadvantages.
Opinion:
- As far as I’m concerned, …
- From my point of view,….
- In my opinion, …
- Personally speaking, …
- My own view on the matter is…
