USEFUL PHRASES FOR ESSAYS!
Useful phrases for general statements
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in ….. However, while ….have brought many benefits to…., it can be argued that ….more negative effects than positive ones. These days, more and more ….are making the choice to …. While some people are of the opinion that…. others think that …. has its downsides. Nowadays, a growing number of …. are ….. However, is…a blessing or a curse? ..has become very popular/ commonplace over the past few…. However, is it as… as it appears to be?/ is it really such (a) …?/ Currently, it is widely believed that…. Nevertheless, to what extent is this true? Stating Reference
As far as X is concerned, As for X, Regarding X,/ With regard to X, Concerning X, Opposing argument
On the other hand, some people argue that … However, in my opinion they fail to take into account the fact that…. Of course, there are those who claim/think that …They forget, however, that … But as far as I am concerned conce rned …. does not necessarily mean that .../ is not such an important aspect. Giving examples
Like/ Such as For instance/ For example Sounding persuasive
It is a fact that As a matter of fact It is plain to see It cannot be denied that Nobody can deny that X is a very serious issue which should be addressed.
Attitude Adverbials
Certainly, / Undoubtedly/ Definitely, Eventually Talking about EFFECT
big, considerable, dramatic, enormous, enormous, great, high, huge, important, main, major, massive, profound, real, significant, strong, substantial, tremendous, positive negative dramatic, far-reaching, important, profound, significant, major, positive, negative detrimental Has influenced the way …/ Has had implications for…/ Plays a (significant/ (significant/ key/ major) role when it comes to../ X could lead to…/ could result in/ be responsible for/ could bring about a…./ Contribute to/ / be a deciding factor when…
Expressing preference
I would prefer .. rather than… I prefer … TO … I would rather … than Useful phrases for conclusions
In conclusion, even though … might be…, As far as I am concerned, the advantages outnumber/ outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, I strongly believe that … All in all, nobody can deny that X is a serious problem which should be addressed urgently. All things considered, In conclusion, it is plain to see that the (dis) advantages vastly outnumber the (dis)advantages. Stating Opinions
As far as I am concerned, I strongly believe, I am of the opinion that, From my point of view, In my opinion,
