ARTICLE
Introduction
In your introduction you always want to get the reader interested in your article. Your goal is to make
the reader want to continue. There are a couple of things for you to remember when you start writing:
1. Give your article a title.
2. Start with a personalised question.
3. Include the topic and give your opinion or comment on it.
Example:
The most useful thing I’ve ever learned
Have you ever learned something that completely changed your life? I can remember exactly how it was
for me when I got interested in learning English and who helped me become the person I am today.
Topic points
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Stick to the topic and don’t write about unrelated things.
Support your answers with some examples and/or reasons.
Use neutral to informal language
Use other language to make your article sound more interesting (adjectives/adverbs, idioms,
phrasal verbs, linking words).
Example:
I had always been in love with English music and I put in some work by myself, but only when I ended up
in the English class of Mr. Weiss I got completely hooked. His amazing teaching style struck a chord and
my skills skyrocketed in no time.
Feeling confident, I took the leap and moved to beautiful Australia where I was able to travel and even
call it home for over seven years. And you know what?! I became an English teacher and now help
people who are just like I used to be with the same passion as Mr. Weiss.
Closing paragraph / Conclusion
1. Summarise what you wrote in your article.
2. Comment on the topic or give your opinion one last time.
3. End your article in an interesting way.
Example:
I really think that I wouldn’t be teaching English if it hadn’t been for Mr. Weiss and his inspirational
lessons. So, looking back, I hope my experience inspires others to find ways to help the people around
them as well.