Introductory phrases for essays. Language design of the essay

The goal of learning written English may be different for everyone: someone needs to take international exams where they need to pass the written part, someone needs to write letters for work, and someone wants to blog in English. The introductory phrases for writing an essay in English, which we will consider today, will also be needed in order to beautifully express your opinion orally.

Before we begin, I want to give a small recommendation that may seem obvious, but many people neglect it: before writing an essay or letter, make a plan. Many students consider this optional, but a clear outline will help indicate what issues you want to address in the essay. For example, if you are writing an essay for an exam, the task itself can be quite lengthy, and it is very easy to miss one of the questions posed, simply because you are immersed in your own thoughts and forget about it. A plan also helps reduce thinking time and get you started writing faster. For me, the most difficult thing about writing an essay is starting to write it. The given topic may be so alien to me that I have a question: what exactly can I write here? Or, on the contrary, there may be so many different thoughts on a given question that I’m at a loss as to where it’s best to start, and how to put all this mess in my head into a beautiful, structured text, and fit into the given word limit. In this case, the plan helps me a lot. Having spent 5 minutes writing it, I already know where to start and how to continue.

The phrases that we have given below will help you start your thought correctly and win a few correctly written words if you are writing an essay specifically for the exam.

What can you write in the first paragraph of an essay in English:

When starting to write an essay, it is important to voice the statement of the problem, and it is also worth noting what position you take on this issue. There is no need to fully disclose your opinion in the first paragraph, just express it in general terms. For example, you need to express your opinion about which vacation is better: passive or active. Then you can start your essay something like this:

Most people think that the best way to spend their vacation is to lie on the beach and do nothing, but in my opinion, the more active you are - the more energy you will have.

Most people think that the best way to spend a holiday is to lie on the beach and do nothing, but I personally believe that the more active you are, the more energy you will have.
In this paragraph you are only expressing your opinion in general terms. Why you think this way - you will write in the next paragraph.

Now let's move on to phrases that can be used in the first paragraph of the essay:

Most people think/suppose/reckon/consider that... - Many people think that...

If you are writing an essay for an exam, it is better to replace the word think with synonyms to demonstrate good vocabulary.

Many people believe (any other synonym can be used instead of believe) ...., but others don’t agree. — Many people think... but others do not agree with this opinion.
It is generally agreed today that...
Today, with increased frequency - today more and more often...

Let's say you need to write an essay in which you need to compare live communication with communication on social networks. Then you can start it like this:

Today, with increased frequency, people prefer to tell the news, using their phones, instead of doing it face-to-face.
Today, more and more, people prefer to share news using their phones instead of doing it face to face.

Consider the following cliché phrases in English:

For the great majority of people... - for the majority of people...
We live in a world in which... - we live in a world in which
They / people often say that ... - people often say that ....

Don't forget that we can replace the word people with they. We can also use them when talking about a person whose gender we do not know. That is, instead of writing ‘she or he’, you can simply write ‘they’.

At the end of the first paragraph, after you have written the introduction, you can summarize your arguments:

Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of ... are - let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages are ...
Let's consider some pros and cons of it. - Let's look at some pros and cons.
Let us start by considering some facts. — Let's start by looking at some facts.
I suppose we should start by looking at some facts - I suppose we should start by looking at the facts

Here are the arguments for and against:

First of all, it is worth mentioning/highlighting the fact that... - First of all, it is worth noting/emphasizing the fact that...
To begin with, ... - Let's start with that ...
Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... - Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... .
On the one hand…., but on the other hand…. on the one hand..., but on the other hand...

Don’t forget that if you write ‘firstly’, then you should also write ‘secondly’ so that the structure of the essay is logical. The same goes for ‘on the one hand’.

One argument in support of - one argument in support
The first thing that needs to be said is - the first thing that needs to be said is...
First and foremost I want to highlight that... - first of all, I want to emphasize that...
It is true that... the truth is that
It is clear that - it is clear that...
It is undeniable that.. - it cannot be denied that...
It is a well-known fact that...
A number of crucial issues arise from the statement. For example / for instance, ... - This statement raises many key issues. Eg,….
One of the most striking features of this problem is - One of the most striking aspects of this problem...
Another good thing about… is that…. - the second positive aspect regarding…. - this is what…
What is more,… . - moreover…
Besides, besides this...
What I meant to say is that... - I meant that...
Although... - although...
In spite of... - despite...
In spite of widespread belief that…., in my opinion…. — contrary to popular belief that…., I believe….
Furthermore, one should not forget that .. - moreover, we should not forget that...
In addition / moreover - in addition
Thus, - in this way
Nevertheless, one should accept that - However, it should be admitted that ...
Perhaps we should also point out the fact that ... - Perhaps we should also point out the fact that ... .
It would be unfair not to mention that fact that... - It would be unfair not to mention the fact that...
We cannot ignore the fact that…. - we cannot ignore the fact that...

You can confirm your opinion by asking the reader to imagine a certain situation; this can be done using the phrase:

Let us concede that - let’s say that...
We are not warranted in believing.. - we have no reason to believe...
The most common argument against this is that... - the most common argument against this is that...

Synonyms for think

We already wrote above that it is better to replace the word ‘think’ with synonyms to make the speech look richer.

I believe... - it should be remembered that believe can mean not only “to believe”, but also to think, to believe, to be convinced. This word means your confidence in a particular issue.

You can enhance the effect by saying:

I strongly believe... - I am firmly convinced
I suppose... - to believe, to admit...
In my opinion / On my mind - in my opinion...
I’m of opinion that... - I believe that...
it can believe that - it can be assumed that
I ween - I think, I believe, I hope..
As I can judge... - as far as I can judge...

We refer to the opinion of experts

Many teachers advise, whenever possible, to support your arguments with the opinions of experts.

We can’t be dismissive of experts’ opinion... - we cannot neglect the opinion of experts...
Experts in this field have a theory - experts in this field believe that (experts in this field have a theory)
Specialists in this area are convinced that... - specialists in this area are convinced that...
Experts emphasize that... - experts emphasize that...
From these facts, one may conclude that - based on these facts, one can conclude...
Which seems to confirm the idea that .. - which seems to confirm the idea that...

We draw conclusions:

In the last paragraph it is worth summing up the above and emphasizing your point of view. To do this, you can use the following linking words:

To sum up what has been said - let’s summarize what was said;

Or you can simply write:

To sum up, to summarise - let’s sum it up in this way
In conclusion, I want to say that although...
To draw the conclusion, one can say that - To summarize, we can say that
The arguments we have presented prove that - the arguments presented prove that...
So it’s up to everyone to decide whether ... or not - everyone must decide for themselves ... whether or not.

These introductory phrases for writing essays in English will help you write high-quality, coherent text, as well as express your opinion beautifully. Learn at least some of them - it definitely won’t be superfluous :).

1. Many people think... but others do not agree.
Many people think (that) ..., but others disagree.
2. Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of… are.
Let's look at what the advantages and disadvantages are... .
3. Let’s consider some pros and cons of it.
Let's look at some of the pros and cons (of this).

4. Let us start by considering pros and cons of it.
Let's start by looking at the pros and cons (of it).

The following phrases can be used when you want to consider the pros and cons. Don't forget to use linking words.
1. To begin with, … .
Let's begin with that... .
2. Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... .
Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... .
3. One argument in support of ... .
One of the arguments in support... .
4. The first thing that needs to be said is ... .
The first thing to say is that... . (First of all, it should be said that ....)
5. It is true that ... / clear that ... / noticeable that ... .
It is true that... / It is clear that... / It is noteworthy that...
6. Another good thing about… is that….
Another positive point...is (that)....
7. The second reason for... .
The second reason... .
8. It is undeniable that...
It cannot be denied that... .
9. For the great majority of people... .
For the vast majority of people... .
10. A number of key issues arise from the statement. For instance, ... .
This statement raises a number of key issues. For example, ... .
11. One of the most striking features of this problem is... .
One of the most striking aspects of this problem... .
12. First of all, let us try to understand... .
First of all, let's try to understand... .
13. The public in general tends to believe that ... .
The public as a whole tends to believe that... .
14. What is more, … . Moreover, ... .
15. Besides, … because it is … .
Besides... because... .
16. Doubtless, ... .
Undoubtedly...
17. One cannot deny that... .
It cannot be denied that... .
18. It is (very) clear from these observations that ... .
From these observations it is (absolutely) clear that... .
19. On the other hand, we can observe that ... .
On the other hand, we can observe that... .
20. The other side of the coin is, however, that ... .
However, on the other hand...
21. Another way of looking at this question is to ... .
To look at this problem from the other side, you need... .
22. One should, nevertheless, consider the problem from another angle.
However, we should look at this problem from a different perspective.
24. One should, however, not forget that ... .
However, we should not forget that...
25. If on the one hand it can be said that ... the same is not true for ... .
And if, on the one hand, we can say that..., the same cannot be said about....
26. On the other hand, … .
On the other side, ... .
27. Although….Although….
28. Besides...
Besides, ... .
29. Moreover, … Moreover, … .
30. Furthermore, one should not forget that ... .
In addition, we should not forget that... .
31. In addition to... .
Except (that) ... .
32. Nevertheless, one should accept that ... .
However, it must be recognized that... .
33.However, we also agree that... .
However, we also agree that... .

You can support your idea with the opinion of (some abstract) experts:
1. Experts... Experts...
2...believe that...
think that … .
3.... say that … ....
they say that … .
4....suggest that... ...
assume that...
5.... are convinced that … . ...
are convinced that...
6....pointed out that…. ...
note that...
7....emphasize that…. ...
emphasize that...
8.According to some experts...
According to some experts,...
9. Perhaps we should also point out the fact that ... .
Perhaps we should also note the fact that... .
10. It would be unfair not to mention that fact that ....
It would be unfair not to mention the fact that... .
11. One must admit that... .
We must admit that... .
12. We cannot ignore the fact that ... .
We cannot ignore the fact that... .
13. One cannot possibly accept the fact that ... .
It's hard to come to terms with the fact that... .
14. From these facts, one may conclude that ... .
From these facts, we can conclude that... .
15. Which seems to confirm the idea that ... .
Which seems to confirm the idea that...
16. Thus, ... / Therefore,...
Thus... / Therefore... .
17. The most common argument against this is that ... .
The most common argument against this is that

At the end of the essay you conclude:
1. In conclusion, I can say that although … , … .
In conclusion, I can say that although... , ... .
2. To draw the conclusion, one can say that….
To sum it up, we can say that... .
3. So it’s up to everyone to decide whether … or not.
So everyone must decide for themselves...whether...or not.
4. The arguments we have presented ... suggest that ... / prove that ... / would indicate that ... .
The arguments we have presented... presuppose that... / prove that... / indicate that... .
5. From these arguments one must ... / could... / might ... conclude that ...
Based on these arguments, it is necessary... / it is possible... / it would be possible... to come to the conclusion that... .

Tip 2. Correct address in letters in English

The form of address always depends on the degree of familiarity with the person you are addressing in the letter. Let's give a few examples.

Dear John! – appeal to a friend, relative
Dear Sir- an appeal if this John is your boss. Official appeal.
My dear Sir – an address that can be used ironically in personal correspondence
Dear Mr. Smith- an official address to a stranger (you don’t know who John is)

Tip 3. A few important points to pay attention to

1. If you do not know the gender of the recipient, write his full last name: Dear T.K. Spinazola

2. If you don’t know which abbreviation is better to use: Miss or Mrs, since you don’t know whether the woman is married, use the neutral Ms.

3. If you are writing a letter to two people, include both names in the address.

4. These addresses cannot be shortened: Professor, Dean, Governor, Captain, Admiral, JudgeSister, Senator

5. These addresses should never be used in full Mr., Ms., Mrs. and Dr.

In order to write a letter correctly the first time, it is a good idea to have a sample letter in English at hand.

Template phrases for writing letters

5 introductory phrase templates:

It was great to get your letter….
Thanks for your letter. It was great/lovely to hear from you.
Thanks for your long letter. It was really great to hear all your news, after not hearing from you for ages….
Sorry I haven’t written for so long but….
I was really pleased to hear that…

These phrases are neutral; you can start a letter with them to any addressee. Sometimes it can be difficult to find words, especially if you are not writing in your native language. Template phrases will help you structure the text of your letter and correctly formulate your thoughts.

5 Closing Phrases Templates:

I would really like you to visit me this summer. Write to me and tell me your plans.
Please give/send my regards (love) to your….
And write and tell me your plans for….
Write back soon!
If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line.

Template for a letter asking for advice (5 options):

I am writing to ask for your advice
Can you give me your advice?
I've got a problem and I need your advice.
What do you think I should do?
Do you think I should...?

Phrases for different letters:

If you want to invite someone somewhere, you can safely use the verb invite:

I invite you to the party tomorrow. - I invite you to a party tomorrow.

We invite you for dinner. - We invite you to dinner.

Sometimes used You are invited but this phrase is more typical for written invitations (which will be discussed below):

We are having a picnic on Sunday. And you are invited! - On Sunday we are having a picnic. And you are invited!

In addition, in English there are a large number of question phrases used for invitation:

It's my Birthday next week. I am having a party.- Next week is my birthday. I'm throwing a party.

Would you like to come? - Do you want to come?

Do you want to come? - Do you want to come?

Do you fancy coming? - Would you like to come?

Can you come? -Can you come?

As you can see, all these phrases express the same idea. The exception is Do you fancy coming?, which is the least formal of all the others.

In response to a verbal invitation, it would be appropriate to thank. This can be done using simple phrases:

Thanks for the invite. - Thanks for the invitation! (less formal option)

Thank you for the invitation. - Thank you for invitation! (More formal option)

It’s nice/ good / kind of you to invite me. - It's nice of you to invite me.

Thank you very much! - Thanks a lot!

I'll certainly be there. - I will definitely come.

That would be nice. I'll come. - That would be wonderful. I will come.

Certainly, I"d love to! - Of course, with pleasure!

Sure, that would be great! – Of course, that would be wonderful!

In order to refuse your interlocutor politely and without offending him, you will need the following speech samples:

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it. - Unfortunately, I won't succeed.

I’d love to come but... – I would love to come, but...

I" m sorry, I already have other plans. - Sorry, but I already have other plans.

For 9-10 grades

How do you know if going to the movies or reading a new book is worth your time? From the review, of course! In the narrow sense of the word, “review” is a review, your personal assessment of what you saw, read or visited.

Like any type of essay, a review has a structure:

Introduction (what I will talk about).
The main part (what exactly you liked/disliked).
Conclusion (watch or not watch, read or not read).

In the introduction, as a rule, they report on which work was chosen for the review, why they chose this particular work, and what made them write the review. There is no point in writing too much at the beginning; it should be 2-3 sentences that will tell you what will be discussed.

All the most interesting things are in the main part, here you can give free rein to your imagination. This part indicates which actors are starring and what characters they play, and it would be good to combine this with the events of the film. However, you should not get carried away and retell the entire plot: do not forget that your review can be read by a person who has not seen the film or read the book. Otherwise, you risk receiving the offensive nickname “spoiler” - from English to spoil- spoil. This is such an unpleasant personality that ruins the entire enjoyment of a film or book by retelling the plot.

Writing an essay in English is a standard exam task. It is for this work that the greatest number of points are awarded, because... The task itself is not an easy one. Even in their native language, not everyone will be able to competently and consistently express their thoughts on a certain topic. What can we say if you have to do it in English.

So what is an essay? An essay is a short piece of work, the purpose of which is to convey individual impressions and thoughts on a specific issue. It is such a creative task as writing an essay that makes it possible to characterize you as a person, show your worldview, your knowledge, your potential.

As you already understand, writing an essay in English requires a fairly high level of language proficiency, and since... This task can be called creative; you must learn to express your point of view and develop a given thought. This art is quite possible to master, especially if you follow the plan that we will discuss below. I will give you a couple of very useful tips on writing essays in English that will help you more than once.

An essay in English should include three semantic parts: introduction, main part and conclusion.

Introduction

In the introduction, you should clearly identify the key topic-problem, which you will actually discuss further. That is, first you must communicate the topic of the essay by paraphrasing it using synonyms of keywords. You must show that you understand and comprehend the topic.

It is also necessary to indicate that there are opposing opinions on this issue, and to indicate exactly what position you take. In this case, it is best to use impersonal constructions to emphasize objectivity.

The introduction may contain some commentary on the topic. This could be a definition of a key concept or your explanation of how you understand the topic. You can list which aspects of the topic you will consider and why.

So, a properly composed introduction should give a clear idea of what will be discussed in the main part. To formulate it beautifully and correctly, use the following phrases that will indicate the direction of your thoughts:

Now I would like to express my point of view on the problem of ... − Now, I would like to express my opinion about ...
This essay deals with... - This essay considers...
This essay will examine... - This essay examines...
This essay will analyze... - This essay will analyze...
Many people think ... but others do not agree − Many people think that ..., but others do not agree with it
Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of … are − Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of … are
Let’s consider some pros and cons of it − Let’s consider some pros and cons (of this)
Let us start by considering the facts
Let us start by considering pros and cons of it − Let's start by considering the pros and cons of (this)
It is generally agreed today that ... − Today it is generally agreed that ...

You can also use expressions that will define your work plan:

The essay is divided into three main sections - The essay is divided into three main parts
The third part compares... - The third part compares...
Finally, some conclusions will be drawn as to... - Finally, certain conclusions will be drawn about...

Main part

In the body, you should also give several opposing opinions that differ from your personal opinion and tell why you disagree with them. Everything must be reasoned and supported by examples.

All information in the main part should be logically divided (i.e. the text is divided into paragraphs). You must think carefully about the structure of your essay and correctly bring the main part to the conclusion.

The following phrases can be used in the body when thinking about an issue and arguing your point of view:

To begin with... − Let's start with the fact that...
You can… − You can (You can)…
Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ... − Firstly, ... / Secondly, ... / Finally, ...
The first thing that needs to be said is ... − First of all, it should be said that ...
One argument in support of… − One of the arguments in support of…
One should note here that... − It should be noted here that...
First and foremost… − First of all…
It is often said that ... − It is often said that ...
It is true that ... / clear that ... / noticeable that ... − It is true that ... / It is clear that ... / It is noteworthy that ...
The second reason for… − The second reason…
Another good thing about … is that … − Another good thing about … is that …
For the great majority of people… − For the vast majority of people…
We live in a world in which... − We live in a world in which...
It is a well-known fact that... − It is well known that...
It is undeniable that... − It cannot be denied that...
A number of key issues arise from the statement. For instance, ... − This statement raises a number of key issues. For example, …
First of all, let us try to understand... − First of all, let's try to understand...
One of the most striking features of this problem is... − One of the most striking features of this problem...
What is more, ... − Moreover, ...
The public in general tends to believe that ... − The public in general tends to believe that ...
Besides, ... because it is ... − Besides, ... because ...
Doubtless, ... - Without a doubt, ...
It is (very) clear from these observations that... − From these observations it is (absolutely) clear that...
One cannot deny that... − It is impossible to deny that...
Another way of looking at this question is to... − To look at this problem from the other side, you need to...
On the other hand, we can observe that... − On the other hand, we can observe that...
If on the one hand it can be said that … the same is not true for … − And if on the one hand, we can say that …, the same cannot be said about …
The other side of the coin is, however, that … − However, on the other hand, …
One should, however, not forget that ... − However, one should not forget that ...
One should, nevertheless, consider the problem from another angle
On the other hand, ... − On the other hand, ...
Although... − Although...
Besides, ... − Besides, ...
Moreover, ... − Moreover, ...
Nevertheless, one should accept that... − However, it should be accepted that...
Furthermore, one should not forget that ... − Moreover, one should not forget that ...
In addition to… − In addition to…
However, we also agree that… − However, we also agree that…

Phrases expressing personal opinion:

In my opinion this subject is very controversial - In my opinion, this issue is controversial
In my view... − In my opinion,...
To my mind... − In my opinion,...
To my way of thinking… − In my opinion,…
Personally I believe that ... − Personally, I believe that ...
I feel strongly that... − I am firmly convinced that...
It seems to me that... − It seems to me that...
As far as I am concerned... − As for me,...

You can support your opinion with the opinion of some experts:

Experts believe that... − Experts believe that...
... say that ... − ... say that ...
... suggest that ... − ... suggest that ...
... are convinced that ... − ... are convinced that ...
... point out that ... − ... note that ...
... emphasize that ... − ... emphasize that ...
Perhaps we should also point out the fact that...
According to some experts ... − According to some experts, ...
One must admit that... − We must admit that...
It would be unfair not to mention that fact that ... − It would be unfair not to mention the fact that ...
Which seems to confirm the idea that ... − What, apparently, confirms the idea (that) ...
We cannot ignore the fact that ... − We cannot ignore the fact that ...
From these facts, one may conclude that... − From these facts, one may conclude that...
One cannot possibly accept the fact that ... − It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that ...
The most common argument against this is that ... − The most common argument against this is that ...
Thus, ... / Therefore, ... − Thus, ... / Therefore ...

Conclusion

The conclusion is the final part of your essay. In conclusion, you must summarize the arguments expressed, that is, draw a conclusion and confirm your point of view. Depending on the topic of the essay, it may be appropriate to provide a solid or streamlined answer to the question posed by the topic. Or, you can clarify the prospects and consequences of a given problem.

In conclusion, you should express your opinion, which is supported by the arguments discussed earlier. In the conclusion, it is usually appropriate to list the main ideas of the essay. In this case, you need to refer to the introduction and draw parallels. But don’t repeat yourself word for word, use different wording.

The conclusion may contain a thought-provoking question, a quote, or a bright, effective image (of course, if this is appropriate). Alternatively, in conclusion, you can offer a solution to the problem under discussion, make a forecast of results or consequences, and call for action.

The conclusion is the most important part of the essay. After all, it is in the conclusion that the whole value of your work lies, where you summarize your reasoning. In it, you demonstrate how seriously you took the consideration of a given topic and how generally you are able to reason independently and draw conclusions.

Special phrases that will help you consistently express your thoughts will help you:

In conclusion… − In conclusion…
On the whole… − In general…
To conclude... − In conclusion...
To sum up... − Thus...
All in all… − In general…
All things considered... − Taking into account all the circumstances...
Finally... − Ultimately... (In conclusion...)
Lastly... − In conclusion...
In conclusion, I can say that although ... − In conclusion, I can say that although ...
Taking everything into consideration… − Taking everything into consideration…
Taking everything into account… − Taking everything into account…
So it’s up to everyone to decide whether ... or not − So everyone must decide for themselves ... whether ... or not
The arguments we have presented ... suggest that ... / prove that ... / would indicate that ... − The arguments we have presented ... suggest that ... / prove that ... / indicate that ...
To draw the conclusion, one can say that... − To summarize, we can say that...
From these arguments one must ... / could ... / might ... conclude that ... − Based on these arguments, it is necessary ... / one must ... / one could ... come to the conclusion that ...

If you have already written the main part of the essay, then writing a conclusion should not be difficult. At the same time, I would like to list the most serious mistakes that simply cannot be made in the conclusion of an essay:

1. You cannot put forward completely new ideas in conclusion. It's just not logical. If they are truly important, they should be included in the main body.

2. Do not use an exculpatory tone under any circumstances. You must be confident in your statements. Don't use phrases like:

I may not be an expert − Perhaps I’m not an expert
At least this is my opinion − At least I think so

3. Do not focus on too small and insignificant details. Your task is to summarize and draw conclusions.

4. Under no circumstances should the significance of the previous arguments from the main part be refuted.

Volume of sections

The volume of each section may vary depending on the assignment and the topic of the essay. In any case, at least half of your essay should be the main body. The following ratio can serve as a general idea of the volume of each section:

Introduction – 10 – 25% of the total volume
Main part - 50 - 80% of the total volume
Conclusion – 10 – 25% of the total volume

Useful introductory phrases

Moreover... − Moreover...
Most of all… − Most of all…
It is important to note that… − It is important to note that…
It is important to remember that… − It is important to remember that…
An important point is that... −
Аt the moment, … − At the moment, …
In conclusion, ... − In conclusion, ...
After all, ... − In the end, ...
In any case, … / Anyway, … / Either way, … − In any case, …
Actually, ... − Actually, ...
Firstly, ... − Firstly, ...
Instead of… − Instead of…
In the first place, ... − First of all, ...
From time to time, … − From time to time, …
Аs a result of… − As a result…
Indeed, ... − Indeed, ...
In order to… − In order to…
I must admit, ... − I must admit, ...
In other words, ... − In other words, ...
It makes sense (to) … − It makes sense …
It seems that ... − It seems (that) ...
In short, ... / In a nutshell, ... − In short, ... / In short, ...
Besides, ... − Besides, ...
Fortunately, ... / Fortunately, ... − Fortunately ...
Unfortunately, ... − Unfortunately, ...
In addition, ... − In addition, ...
By the way, ... − By the way, ... / By the way, ...
I should... / I had better... − I should...
It may seem that... − It may seem that...
Finally, ... − Finally, ...
In fact, ... / Actually, ... − In fact, ...
As far as I know, ... − As far as I know ...
А as far as I can judge, … − As far as I can judge, …
It doesn’t matter that... − It doesn’t matter that...
It is not surprising that… / It is no great surprise that… − It is not surprising that…
But other than that, ... − But besides this ...
However, ... − However, ... / However, ...
It turned out that... − It turned out that...
Frankly speaking, … / To tell the truth, … − Frankly speaking, … / To be honest, …
In my opinion, ... − In my opinion, ...
To tell the truth, ... − In truth, ...
As a matter of fact, ... − In fact, ...
First of all, … / Above all, … − First of all, …
It is self-evident that... − It goes without saying that...
It goes without saying that... − It goes without saying that...
It should be noted that… − It should be noted that…
I advise you (to) ... − I advise you ...
On the one hand, …, on the other hand, … − On the one hand, …, on the other hand, …
Also, ... − Also ...
As well as... − Just like...
Meanwhile, … / Meantime, … − Meanwhile, …
It is well known that... − It is well known that...
As for... / Concerning... − Regarding...
It can mean, that... − This can mean that...
I would rather… − I would prefer…
I would like to… − I would like to…
I think, … / I believe, … / I guess, … − I think, … / I believe, … / I believe, …

In order not to worry about the clarity of your essay, you must have a clear plan and a deep understanding of the material. Try to use simple phrases, without abstruse expressions. This way you can avoid a lot of mistakes in English. While not overusing complex expressions, you should also avoid abbreviations or slang.

Remember the difference between written and spoken language. Use as many adjectives and adverbs as possible to make your essay colorful and expressive. In general, you should present the main ideas and problems of your essay clearly and clearly so that the reader can follow your train of thought without being distracted by unnecessary arguments.

Ideally, you should strive for a complete absence of grammatical and spelling errors. The overall structure, paragraphing, punctuation - everything must be done correctly to help the reader connect with your reasoning. Here are some tips when writing an essay:

1. Use an academic writing style

Avoid very categorical judgments and generalizations.
If possible, avoid personal pronouns.
Support your points with quotes and data indicating the source.
Maintain gender equality: when referring to an abstract person, use person instead of man. It is also better to use the pronoun they instead of he or she.
Try to use phrases that are based on a noun rather than a verb. For example, instead of “Crime was increasing rapidly and the police were becoming concerned,” write “The rapid increase in crime was causing concern among the police.”

2. Don't use colloquial elements

Always use the full form instead of don't, they're, it's, etc.
Eliminate slang and colloquialisms. For example: kid, a lot of/lots of, cool.
Stay on topic.
Instead of phrasal verbs(get away with, get off, put in) use one-word synonyms.
Avoid too general words (all, get, thing). Be precise and specific.
Do not overuse exclamation marks, parentheses, and avoid direct questions.

3. Strive to give objectivity to the text

The use of impersonal constructions is encouraged (It is believed that ., it can be discussed that ...).
Use passive voice if there is no need to indicate the performer of the action (Experiment had been conducted).
Use non-categorical verbs (suggest, claim, suppose).
To avoid personal judgments, but to show your attitude to the issue, you can use adverbs: apparently, ideally, arguably, unexpectedly, strangely.
To soften categoricalness, use the modal verbs could, would, may, might.
To avoid generalizations, use qualifying adverbs: some, a minority of, several, many, a few.

4. Coherence of the text

In order for your essay to be pleasant to read, in addition to the fact that the thoughts in it must be expressed sequentially, the transition from one thought to another must be smooth, one must flow from the other. You must maintain coherence and guide the reader. The introductory and connecting phrases discussed above will help you with this. they can perform various functions. For example:

opposition: but, however, on the contrary, on the other hand, yet
example: for example, that is
reason: therefore, so, as a result, consequence, this results in, this leads to
addition: similarly, as well as, furthermore, moreover, in addition
enumeration: then, next, after that, finally, ultimately
conclusion: therefore, thus, consequence, as a result

When writing an essay in English, you should not “pour more water” for volume. A large amount of unnecessary information will be a big disadvantage of your essay.