Academic
Discussion:
Hooks
In digital age, ………………………raises……………………………
The subject of ………………has sparked extensive
deliberations in contemporary times.
Addressing a challenging topic, I believe that
………………………………………………….
Supports
In my unwavering conviction, I firmly contend that
……………………………, exemplified by the remarkable achievement of pioneering nations.
Agree:
Wholeheartedly concurring with Hari’s perspective on
the paramount importance of …………….., I am eagerly to supplement his ideas by
…………………………….
Diagree:
Whilst I comprehend Suman’s concern regarding
……………………………….
Whilst I empathize with suman’s apprehensions about
………………………….. , I posit that he/she overlooks another critical aspect/crucial
dimension.
Although he/she advocates for …………………………. , she fails
to address the …………………………… .
Whilst ………………….. rightly raised the relevant point
that …………………., it is worth noting that ……..
Conclusion:
In conclusion, it becomes conspicuously apparent that
addressing/upholding ……………………………….. is of utmost significance. Such an issue
demands scrupulous attension & cultivation. By………………… , we can ………………………
In conclusion, I side with suman’s concern, ……………v4
for………
Independent Writing:
HOOKS
I have had an idea………………………………………
Some people claim that …………………, I strongly disagree
with this viewpoint for 3 reasons related to …………………that will ……………………………….
There is a great debate on ………………….
There are positive/negative aspects of …………………………………
There is no shortage of opinion ………………….
In my viewpoint/opinion…………………………
Societies around the world have different beliefs that
……………………..
Many people have different feelings about…………………………..
Some people say it is risky to implement ………………..
Recently, there has been a ton of debate as to whether
……………..
Preferences:
I have an unwavering support that celebrates my
preferences for selecting a ………over…………, understanding the value of ……………………
I think it is a good idea/ terrible idea that ……………
It is good idea of doing ……………………
Agree/Disagree
I (totally) agree/disagree …………………….
Multiple Choices:
I think that this is the best …………..
It is my firm belief that this decision will be much
more beneficial for a number of reasons, and I will develop these ideas in the
subsequent paragraphs.
If I were forced to choose, I would definitely select
………………. , even if it …………………..
Transition:
I feel this way for two reasons (that/, which) I will examine/explore in the
following paragraphs.
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PARAPGRAPHS
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1. First of all,
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Most importantly,
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Explain (Obviously, in other words, in contrast,
consequently)
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My personal experience is a great
example of this. / This is personally demonstrated by my personal experience.
Eg When I was ……… furthermore
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As a result, ………………
Effect…….
For this reasons, connect……..
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If clause
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2. Secondly,
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The most
important thing is …..
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Evidently, In
short, As opposed to , Hence
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Drawing from my own experience, ………………. I
once did/took
Additionally
Thus ………
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Moreover, ….
It’s certainly
clear to see why ……
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If clause
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I
have to admit that my opinion on this matter has been profoundly influenced by
my own personal experience.
Conclusion:
In conclusion/ In light of the reasons mentioned
……………………….
I am of the opinion that …………………
I strongly agree/disagree that …………………….
This is because ….R1…..& ……..R2………… For these
reasons, I claim with confident that ……………………………
INTEGRATED
ESSAY:
Introduction:
The article and the lecture both deal with
………………………topic which defn……………
Or, The article and
the lecture are both about the pros & cons of …………………..
Whilst the author of the reading thinks that/ puts
forth the idea …………………….for three specific reasons, the lecturer opposes the
author’s claims. In his opinion, these reasons do_not hold water. He claims………………………………./
In his opinion, ………………..will, at some point, certify.
1st Argument and Counter
Argument:
First and foremost,
the author/writer of the reading claims/asserts that ……………………………
Furthermore,
it is stated in the article that ……………………………………..
CA:
In contrast,
the lecturer disagrees/ disputes/……………..
Additionally,
he maintains that/ points out that/ goes on to say that ……………………………
2nd Argument and Counter
Argument:
Second, the
author/writer mentions that/ puts forth the idea that/ posits that
………………………
On the top of that,
he adds that ……………………………………..
CA:
However, the lecturer calls
this argument into question by saying that……………..
Further, he remarks/goes
on to say that ……………………………
3st Argument and Counter
Argument:
Finally, the author/writer posits his argument to a
close by suggesting that ……………………………
The author contends that ……………………………………..
CA:
As opposed to the author, the lecturer holds that/ the
lecturer’s stance is ……………..
He highlights/notes that ……………………………
CONCLUSION:
As you can see, the author and lecturer hold very
different views on ………………….Therefore, the writing passage promotes………………………………,
but the lecturer offers three counter arguments about ……………………………
SPEAKING
TEMPLATE:
A. Personal
Choice:
15 sec Prep + 45 Sec Speak
Mainpoint + Transition + R1 + R2 +
Conclusion
Mainpoint:
1. I
agree/disagree with the idea of doing ………………… or I agree with the idea that
…………..
2. I
think it is better to ………………..
3. I
think it is a great/terrible idea to………………….
To me, I definitely think that
……………….(restate the questions)
For me,
Personally, I …….
I think that ………………
@I think = I believe ………../ I Feel
that …………………./ To be honest, ………
I have to say that………………, I have
never thought about this before, but…..
Transition:
I feel this way for several reasons.
1st Reasons and Examples:
“First, …………+ For example………………
I remember when…………….., and by the
end of my time there, I ………………..
2nd Reasons and Examples:
“Secondly, …………+ For instance………………
Also, you know …………….
On top of that ……………………….
Conclusion:
For those reasons, I think ………………………
So to sum up …………….
If I had to choose, I would
definitely opt for …………………..
So yeah ! I definitely ……………..
So, that’s why ……………….
As you can see ………………….
To make a long story short ………………..
ADVANTAGES &
DISADVANTAGES:
Mainpoint:
There are obviously
advantages/benefits/positive aspects/ pros &
disadvantages/cons/drawbacks/negative aspects of …………………..
Advantages:
First, one evident advantage of
……………….. is that ………………….
For example, ……………….
Disadvantages:
However, a main disadvantage of
…………….. is that……………….
For instance, ……………….
Eg: Private School would almost
certainly add to that, which would increase stress on students and that’s not
good.
Opinion:
Yet, overall, I think the advantage
of ……………outweighs the disadvantage of ……………
Conc: Therefore, …………..is
better.
If I were to receive
……………, deciding how to allocate it between …………& …………….. would require
careful consideration. While both options have their merits, I believe it would
be wiser to prioritize …………..over…………… Here’s why: ………………………………………….
B. Integrated
Choice: Campus announcement:
Mainpoint (Reading) +
Reasons (Reading)+ transition + 1st Reason + 2nd Reason +
Conclusion
Opinion/Chance: 2 Change
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
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Mainpoint:
The reading passage proposes a change to campus
policy. In particular, the university decides to announce that …………………
The notice gives 2 reasons for this.
First, ………………..
Second, ………………
This is because ………………….. & …………………………
Transition:
The man/woman supports/ doesnot support/ has a
mixed opinion of this change. There are two reasons why the man
supports/opposes this change.
R1: First
of all, he/she argues that/ points out that ……………………
R2: Moreover/Secondly,
he/she explains/ mentions/ says that ……………
Conclusion:
As you can see, the man/woman in the listening clearly
agrees/disagrees with this plan./ or believes that ……….is a good idea.
C. Integrated:
General to Specific articles:
Stating the idea +
transition + 1st example 1st part + 2nd example 2nd
part + Conclusion
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Reading
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Topic: T
Defn: D
Additional notes: AN
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Listening
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Example
1:
Details:
Example
2:
Details:
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STATE:
The article discusses ………………..& defines it as
…………………………….
The writer further states/illustrates that ………………….
Transition:
In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this
topic/subject by providing an example of topic/ two examples of topic.
First example/ first part:
To begin with,
he/she explains/mentions that ……………………
For example, The professor provides an
crystal clear example of this by ……………
Second example/ Second part:
Next, he/she says that
……………………. He/she goes on to say …………………
For instance, He/she provides an crystal
clear example of this by ……………
Conclusion:
Consequently, based on the information in both
passage, I now have a better understanding of what topic is.
D. Integrated:
Lectures/Academic:
Stating the idea +
transition + 1st example 1st part + 2nd example 2nd
part + short Conclusion
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Reading
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Topic: T
Defn: D
Additional notes: AN
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Listening
only
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Example
1:
Details:
Example
2:
Details:
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STATE:
Basically, the professor goes into a ton of detail
about, topic, which (detail/defn) is defined as ………………………….. He explains it further
by giving two examples.
Transition:
In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this
topic/subject by providing an example of topic/ two examples of topic.
First example/ first part:
First, he/she describes/states
that ……………………
After introducing the topic, the lecturer
mentions that …………….(E1+D)
Second example/ Second part:
Second, the speaker speaks briefly of
…………………
He/she goes on to say that by…………….(E2+D)
Conclusion:
In Conclusion, the professor clearly has a firm understanding
of ……….
