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Useful language

TO CONCLUDE

taking everything into account

all things considered

all in all

To sum up

TO INTRODUCE EXAMPLES

for example, for instance, such as, in particular, especially

TO INTRODUCE CONTRASTING VIEWPOINTS

Contratry to most people believe

There are people who oppose

It is argued that

TO ADD MORE POINTS

In addition to this, besides, apart from this...

Also, futhermore, moreover...

Another major reason

What is more

TO LIST POINTS

Firstly

To start with

First of all

In the first place

TO EXPRESS OPINION

It seems to me (that)

The way I see it

I strongly believe

In my view

I think

In my opinion

I believe

Some tips

Use linking words (however, nevertheless...)

Write well-developed paragraphs

Make a list of your reasons

First decide whether you agree or disagree

Structure

3. Conclusion

2. Main body (two or more paragraphs)

Each paragraph different viewpoint

1. Introductory paragraph

State the topic and your opinion