Master Essay Writing
At the C1 level, essays must be highly structured, formal, and clearly argue or discuss a complex topic.
Argumentative vs. Discursive
The Golden Structure
C1 Linking Devices
C1 Grammar Upgrade
Academic essays MUST be formal!
don't, can't ➔ do not, cannot
good, bad ➔ beneficial, detrimental
C1 Essay Masterclass 🎬
Watch Teacher Sopheak explain the art of writing a C1 level essay. Take notes on the advanced structures used!
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Recent Questions
Hi Bopha! You CAN use "I" in the introduction or conclusion of an argumentative essay to state your thesis clearly. HOWEVER, it is much better to use objective, impersonal language in the body paragraphs (e.g., "Evidence suggests that..." instead of "I think that..."). 🎓
How many paragraphs should my essay have?
Usually, a standard C1 essay for exams like IELTS or Cambridge has 4 to 5 paragraphs. 1 Intro, 2 or 3 Body Paragraphs, and 1 Conclusion. 🏗️
Teacher, can I use "I think" or "In my opinion" in an academic essay?