Why do you have to write?
Writing makes you think.
Thinking makes you win the battles you undertake.
- Game 1: And, but, or. Walk the plank.
- Theory 1:
- Useful academic writing expressions for an essay in here
- Use connectives
So
- We use so to say what people did as a result of something that happened.
- Use comma before.
I was hungry, so I bought a sandwich
Although
- We use although to show the difference between two ideas.
- Use comma to introduce the second sentence.
Although there was a lot of traffic, I arrived on time
Because
- We use because to give the reason for something.
- No commas.
I bought this skirt because I love the colour.
But
- Contrast two ideas. (Join two independent clauses).
- We use comma before but.
I was tired, but I went out.
Source: Mosaic 3 Student's book. Oxford. OUP.
👉We don't use a comma with but, and, so and or when there are dependent clauses.
We use too, also and as well in positive sentences, to add new information.
Too
- We usually use too, at the end of a sentence to add new information. With a comma.
I cook pasta, and chips, too.Global warming causes the temperature to rise. It causes weather disaster, too.
Source: Mosaic 2 Student's book. Page 42.Oxford. OUP.
- In more formal situations, we can use too immediately after the subject: You too could have a week in the sun
Also
- Also is commonly used in writing, but is less common in speaking. Also occupies different positions in a sentence.
- We use also in front position to emphasise what follows or to add a new point or topic:
It’s very humid. Also, you can easily get sunburnt.
- We use also in the normal mid position for adverbs, between the subject and main verb, or after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after be as a main verb. In this position, the meaning of also usually connects back to the whole clause that comes before:
She works very hard but she also goes to the gym every week.
I’ve been working in the garden this week, and I’ve also been reading a lot.
- In end position, also normally connects two phrases. We use as well and too instead of also, in end position, especially in speech:
She contacted him in the office but he didn’t answer the phone. His mobile phone was silent also. (or His mobile phone was silent too. or … was silent as well.)
As well
We usually use too and as well at the end of the sentence.
- Moreover,
- In addition,
- Futhermore,
- Additionally,
- Besides that,
They are usually attached to clauses, that is to say, they are followed by a subject and verb.
- Furthermore is more formal
- Moreover, informal communication to give a reason slightly formal
- What’s more, informal.
- Hence, from this place.
- Therefore, for that, for this purpose.
.Moreover, ;moreover, ,moreover,
The car looked good; moreover, the price was right.
The student's essay was badly written. Moreover, it was too short.
Moreover is used to transition into additional information or to connect a sentence to a related one that has already been said.
Like additionally and besides, moreover is often used to begin a sentence.
* Used in a sentence: I can’t afford a dog. Moreover, my landlord doesn’t allow pets in the apartments.
Moreover can be used in the middle of a sentence to indicate that one thought is connected to a previous one.
* Used in a sentence: I liked this book because it was well-written and, moreover, told a very interesting story.
In some cases = Furthermore/ What’s more
Today it's a nice day, moreover, it's Friday.
"Con respecto a".
- relative to
- concerning
- regarding
- relating to
- as regards
- as concerns
- in regard to
- with regard to
- with respect to
- in respect of
- in connection with
- as to
- as for
As to your list, I have doubts relative to 'respecting'. I probably use 'with respect to' more than any other.
a. regarding
Ya tomamos una decisión con respecto a la vacante en la oficina.
We have already taken a decision regarding the office vacancy.
b. with regard to
Mi marido y yo tenemos distintas preferencias con respecto a las vacaciones.
My husband and I have different preferences with regard to vacations.
c. in relation to
Si tienes alguna duda con respecto a tu pedido, no dudes en ponerte en contacto con nosotros.
If you have any doubts in relation to your order, please don't hesitate to contact us.
d. with respect to
No todos tenemos las mismas ideas con respecto a las relaciones.
We don't all have the same ideas with respect to relationships.
e. about
Tienes que hacer algo con respecto a ese problema.
You need to do something about that problem.
NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO
.However,
a) We use however at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma. It means BUT, NEVERTHELESS.
;however,
b) As a conjunctive adverb ti means EVEN THOUGH.
Activity 1: Writing plans for 3-4 Eso. Burlington
Books. Think Ahead 3.
Film Genres:
Love story, comedy, horror, science fiction, fantasy, adventure story, martial arts, cartoon, detective story, animation, drama, action.
Film review example
- an action movie: a film with fast moving scenes, often containing violence
- to be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing
- bedtime reading: something to read in bed before you go to sleep
- to be a big reader: someone who reads a lot
- to be based on: to use as a modal
- a box office hit: a financially successful film
- to be heavy-going: difficult to read
- a blockbuster: a film that is a big commercial success
- to catch the latest movie: to see a film that has just come out
- the central character: the main person in a film or book
- a classic: of the highest quality
- to come highly recommended: to be praised by another person
- couldn’t put it down: wasn’t able to stop reading a book
- an e-book: a digital book
- an e-reader: a device for reading e-books
- to flick through: to look quickly through a book
- to get a good/bad review: to receive positive or negative feedback
- to go on general release: when a film can be seen by the general public
- hardback: a book with a rigid cover (see ‘paperback’ below)
- a historical novel: a story set in the past
- a low budget film: a film made with a small amount of money
- on the big screen: at the cinema
- a page turner: a book that you want to keep reading
- paperback: a book with a flexible cover (see ‘hardback’ above)
- plot: the main events in a film or book
- to read something from cover to cover: to read a book from the first page to the last
- sci-fi: science fiction
- to see a film: to see a film at the cinema (see ‘watch a film’ below)
- the setting: where the action takes place
- showings: performances of a film
- soundtrack: the music that accompanies a film
- special effects: the visuals or sounds that are added to a film which are difficult to produce naturally
- to take out (a book from the library): to borrow a book from the library
- to tell the story of: to outline the details of someone’s life or an event
- to watch a film: to watch a film on TV (see ‘to see a film’ above
Vocabulary to describe Films:
Positive
| first-rate | insightful | clever |
| charming | comical | charismatic |
| enjoyable | uproarious | original |
| tender | hilarious | absorbing |
| sensitive | riveting | intriguing |
| powerful | fascinating | pleasant |
| surprising | dazzling | thought provoking |
| imaginative | legendary | unpretentious |
Negative
| second-rate | violent | moronic |
| third-rate | flawed | juvenile |
| boring | distasteful | ordinary |
| disgusting | senseless | static |
| brutal | confused | disappointing |
| bloody | silly | tired |
| predictable | stupid | uninteresting |
| weak | incredibly tiresome | trite |
| uneven | cliché ridden | outdated |
| dreadful | bland |
Neutral
| suspenseful | low-budget | dramatic |
| highly-charged | sentimental | fantasy |
| slow | romantic | satirical |
| fast-moving | oddball | picaresque |
| big-budget | wacky |
