Academic Writing Class 3

Part 1 - Warm-up:

Discuss your homework (plans of the essays)

Part 2: Let's remember criteria

• Task Achievement
• Coherence and Cohesion
• Lexical Resource
• Grammar Range and Accuracy

Part 3: Lexical Resource

1. Diversify Vocabulary:
• Instead of: "The government plays an important role in education."
• Try: "The government plays a crucial role in shaping educational policies."
2. Contextual Word Choice:
• Instead of: "The weather was good during our vacation."
• Try: "The weather was favorable throughout our vacation, providing us with clear skies and pleasant temperatures."
3. Use Academic and Formal Language:
• Instead of: "There are a lot of advantages to this approach."
• Try: "This approach offers numerous advantages, including increased efficiency and enhanced productivity."
4. Learn and Apply Collocations:
• Instead of: "We need to make a decision about the project."
• Try: "We need to reach a decision regarding the project's implementation."
5. Contextual Cohesion:
• Instead of: "The economic situation is bad. However, the government is trying to improve it."
• Try: "Despite the challenging economic situation, the government is actively implementing policies to enhance financial stability and spur growth."

Part 4: Grammar Range and Accuracy

Range: many different grammar forms

Accuracy: every grammar aspect reflects its goal

Example: I read 100 books about business and now I am ready to start my company!

Further improvement

1. Simple Sentences with Conjunctions:
• Example: "Some people think technology is bad for communication, but others believe it helps people connect globally."
2. Basic Conditional Sentences:
• Example: "If governments invest in clean energy, they can reduce pollution."
3. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives:
• Example: "The government should do more to solve more important environmental problems."
4. Basic Inversion:
• Example: "Regular exercise not only helps your body but also improves your mental health."
5. Active Voice:
• Example: "Policymakers often underestimate the importance of this issue."

Homework:

Finalize your essay about happiness. Implement all knowledge from today.