2. Useful language for articles
Rhetorical questions
Addressing the reader
directly
We are all supposed to
hate advertising, but do
we really?
I’m fairly sure you will all
agree with me when I say
that...
What’s (Barcelona) got to
offer the tourist?
We all hate it when
someone keeps us waiting.
So what are we really
talking about?
Why not give it a try?
You’ve got nothing to lose.
So is this really true?
Is this really the answer
for all of us?
3. Useful language for articles
Informal language
Let’s look at the problem
from two different points
of view.
So, the government should
really clear up this mess as
soon as possible.
It seems to me that what is
important here is that...
Finishing with a punch
line
On a personal note, I’d
like to say that ...
How fantastic would
that be?
So all in all, that is
why...
4. Useful language for essays
Commonly held views
It is widely believed
that...
No one would dispute the
fact that...
Few people would contest
/ dispute that...
It is generally agreed
that...
Saying what other
people think
There are those who
argue that...
It has been suggested
that...
It is often claimed that...
Opponents / Supporters /
of (hunting) argue that...
5. Useful language for essays
Expressing an opinion
The first point to bear in
mind is that...
Referring to sources
All the evidence suggests
that...
It is probably true to say
that...
A recent survey has
proved that...
There can be no doubt
that...
Judging by the comments
made by...
It is simply not the case
that...
Interviews with
(students) have revealed
that...
6. Useful language for reviews
Commenting critically
... provides a fascinating / valuable / revealing insight into...
I found the plot rather predictable / disappointing.
The acting is very impressive / convincing.
She gives a compelling / memorable performance as ...
One particular strength / weakness of the film / book is...
The design / characterization / production is second to none /
is not its best feature.
7. Useful language for reviews
Encouraging others (not) to read / watch / listen
Don’t be put off by the title / critics / cover.
It will have you roaring with laughter / rushing out to buy the sequel.
It is a definite must-see.
I would definitely give it a miss.
I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in ...
I would strongly advise you (not) to go out and buy / see it.
