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1. FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY (ventajas y desventajas)Se argumenta a favor y en contra del tema propuesto de forma objetiva. La opinión debe
incluirse en la conclusión, posicionándose a favor o en contra.
▪ ESTRUCTURA
Introducción: describir el tema del que se va a hablar. Decir algo similar al título sin repetir sus
palabras ni dar ningún argumento.
Cuerpo: contiene dos párrafos, uno con argumentos a favor y otro con los argumentos en contra.
En cada párrafo, se añadirá un par de ideas de cada tipo, para que la redacción esté compensada.
De esta forma, se evita dar cuatro a favor y una en contra, por ejemplo.
Conclusión: resumen de las ideas y nuestra opinión clara.
▪ VOCABULARIO ÚTIL
Introducción: Many/Some people agree/think/say/believe that; It is often said; It is true that;
This is not an easy question.
Organización de puntos: In the first place; To start with; Secondly; Finally.
Puntos a favor: On the one hand; One point of view in favour of; Another/One/An additional
advantage of; The main/first/most important advantage of; Some people believe.
Puntos en contra: On the other hand; One point/argument against; Another/One/An additional
disadvantage of; The main/first/most important disadvantage/drawback of.
Añadir información: What's more; In addition; Furthermore; Moreover; Too; As well; Also.
Contraste: However; Nevertheless; In contrast; Although; Even though; Despite; In spite of.
Causa y resultado: This is because; So; Therefore.
▪ EJEMPLO
Lately, it has been a popular topic… Two approaches which ought to be taken into account will
be discussed. Some people might say that… Others might argue that…
On the one hand,…
On the other hand,…
Having looked at both sides of the argument, I really think that (advantages/disadvantages), I
truly believe… In spite of the (advantages/disadvantages)…
, 2. AN OPINON ESSAY (opinion personal)
En este ensayo damos nuestra opinión personal sobre un tema determinado, sin dar argumentos
a favor o en contra, sólo lo que pensamos nosotros.
▪ ESTRUCTURA
Introducción: presentar el tema o problema con nuestras palabras en general y añadir opinión
propia. Se puede incluir una pregunta retórica, anécdota o un hecho interesante o
sorprendente.
Cuerpo: argumentos defendiendo nuestra opinión con ejemplos. Uno o dos párrafos
dependiendo del número de ideas. A cada idea nueva, párrafo nuevo.
Conclusión: resumimos las ideas propuestas anteriormente (aspectos positivos y negativos) y se
deja clara nuestra opinión.
▪ VOCABULARIO ÚTIL
Dar tu opinión: In my opinion; As I see it; It seems to me that; I (strongly) think/believe/feel that;
I agree/disagree; As far as I am concerned; There’s no doubt that.
Explicar hechos: It is a fact that; It is widely known that; It is true that; Because of; due to; My
main reason is; Another reason is; Many people say/believe/think that; Consequently; For
example/instance.
Conclusión: In conclusion; To sum up; In short; On balance; To conclude.
Añadir información: What 's more; In addition; Furthermore; Moreover; Too; As well; Also
Contraste: However; Nevertheless; In contrast; Although; Even though;
Causa y resultado: This is because; So; Therefore
▪ EJEMPLO
Lately, it has been a popular topic… I finally believe…
Firstly, it has been hugely proved by
(scientists) that… Personally,… What’s more…
Moreover, (an experiment which… showed
that…). Indeed, if (the experiment) had not
taken place, these results would not have
been brought up to light.
To sum up, it is clear to me that… Furthermore, the administration/government/society ought
to…
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