Report- Writing

We didn't have time to see this in class, but it'd be advisable that you knew the format.

• It uses titles and subtitles like an article.
• The structure is the same as any text, namely introduction, body and conclusion.
• Content should include factual information, so objective point of view (use of third person).
• Language is neutral since it's going to be addressed to a superior.
• The fuction is to recommend or make a suggestion, just like in a review (but a bit less enthusiastic a more formal-nuetral).

 Here you have a link to a straight forward guide.

Quick guide to report

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How to use Although, in spite of, despite

This connectors are very widely used, and it's important to know how to use them well. You'll find an explanation if you follow the link. Even though it's in Spanish, I reckon it's well explain. Besides, have a look at the blog itself since it's quite good. I hope you find it useful.

although / in spite of / despite

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in spite of / despite - cómo se usan

Fractured Fairy Tales

Do you feel creative? This is an unteractive web in which you can re-write fairy tales. Give it a go!

Fractured Fairy Tales

About writing - Very useful material

I've found this list of files that I reckon are really useful in order to prepare for the written part of the exams. You have some layouts for different types of letters, and also check lists and words of advice.

http://blog.educastur.es/awweoio/downloads/

FCE Flo-Joe

This web gives tips to prepare for Fisrt Certificate. You can even subscribe and you'll receive emails with their updates. (NI2)
Flo-joe

Ten tips to improve your writing

http://www.webpagecontent.com/arc_archive/138/5/

The definite article THE

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/artikel.htm

Subject+Verb+Object

What's wrong with these sentences?

I think is very important the human contact with classmates.

and

I think it is completely necessary the work that teachers do.

http://www.montyenglish.co.uk/montyblog/?p=59

Writing tips

http://www.writersblock.ca/tips/index.htm

Dates in Written English

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/vocabulary/date/written

Covering Letter

Correcting your covering letters I've found that most of you used the greeting and closing formula given in the book. It's good you use sentences that you know are correct because after all, in this type of letters, we tend to use set expressions. But I've found this sample letter with a few more example you can use, may you have to write a cover letter in real life.

http://www.ncirl.ie/dynamic/File/Cover%20Letter%20Handout%20Amended%20Links.pdf

Using Adjectives when Writing

In both Intermediate 1 and 2, we're looking at adjectives in the current unit. Even though we're learning different grammar and vocabulary, it's important to bear in main their practical use and how many possibilities they give us. Englisg people, when writing, use adjectives a lot. Here is a video that may give you ideas for your writings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxYhbR3FpL8

Although, Though and However

I wasn't happy enough with the explanation given for the use of these connectors, so here you are:

You use these words to show contrast between two clauses or two sentences. You can use ALTHOUGH and (EVEN) THOUGH at the beginning of a sentences or a clause that has a verb:

Although/Though/Even though everyone played well, we lost the game.
We lost the game although/though/even though everyone played well.

HOWEVER can mean the same as although, but is more formal. It is separated by a comma and usually begins or ends a sentence:

Everyone played well. However, we still lost the game./ We still lost the game, however.

THOUGH is used more in speaking and often comes at the end of a sentence, but ALTHOUGH cannot come at the end of a sentence:

We still lost the game, though.

ALTHOUGH, THOUGH (or, in formal context, albeit) can come before an adjective, adverb or adverbial phrase:

His first acting role, (al)though/albeit small, was a great success.


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