10 must-use
C1 Advanced
Essay Phrases
10 Phrases to help you get a BAND
A mark in your writing paper.
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Welcome Cambridge Warrior
By now, you guys know that my goal is to make English as
non-boring as possible, but also uncomplicated. So, I put
together this clear PDF to help you study 10 of the best
C1 Exam phrases in the C1 Advanced exam.
Here's a list of C1 Writing Phrases which will help you
write more impressively in English, and wow those
examiners with your use of complex vocabulary.
To get the most out of this book, try to write examples for
as many of the phrases as you can!
Have fun with this vocabulary!
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C1 Advanced Essay Phrases
IN THIS DAY AND AGE,/NOWADAYS, …
Use this in your introfuction, to introduce a statement on the topic
of your essay.
In this day and age, climate change poses a significant threat to our planet’s
ecosystems.
Nowadays, the frequency of extreme weather events serves as a clear indicator
of the impact of climate change.
X IS A GROWING ISSUE IN TODAY'S SOCIETY
This can be used in your introduction, or in one of your main
paragraphs.
Deforestation is a growing issue in today’s society, contributing to the loss
of biodiversity and worsening the effects of climate change.
Carbon emissions from human activities, particularly from the burning of
fossil fuels are a growing issue in today's society.
PERSONALLY SPEAKING, …
Use this to give a personal opinion in your essay, instead of ‘I THINK’.
Personally speaking, individuals must adopt sustainable practices in their
daily lives to decrease the effects of climate change
Addressing climate change requires a collective effort, and personally
speaking, every citizen has a role to play in promoting environmental
responsibility.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT
Here’s an advanced way of saying ‘it’s obvious that’:
It goes without saying that the rise in global temperatures is closely linked
to human activities such as industrialisation and deforestation.
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C1 Advanced Essay Phrases
IT IS WIDELY BELIEVED THAT...
This means ‘everyone thinks/believes that’
It is widely believed that reducing our dependence on non-renewable energy
is crucial for reducing the impact of climate change.
Among scientists, it is widely believed that the melting of the polar ice caps is
a direct consequence of global warming.
A CLEAR EXAMPLE OF THIS IS...
This is a formal alternative of ‘for example’.
The decline in snow cover in mountainous regions is a clear example of
how climate change is affecting ecosystems worldwide.
The growing number of microplastics found in fish is a clear example of our
overconsumption and overuse of single-use plastic worldwide.
FEW PEOPLE WOULD DISPUTE THE FACT THAT …
This means ‘almost everyone believes that’
Few people would dispute the fact that adopting sustainable agricultural
practices is essential for ensuring food security in the face of climate change.
Few people would dispute the fact that eliminating the production of singleuse plastics would be hugely beneficial to sea life worldwide.
THE BENEFITS OF X FAR OUTWEIGH THE
DISADVANTAGES
Use this in your conclusion when providing your final opinion, and are
talking about the advantages and disadvantages of something.
The benefits of using renewable energy far outweigh the disadvantages.
The benefits of using public transport far outweigh the disadvantages.
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C1 Advanced Essay Phrases
TAKING ALL OF THIS INTO CONSIDERATION...
Use this in your conclusion right before your final point/your final
opinion to make your opinion crystal clear.
Taking all of this into consideration, it's evident that a global approach is
fundamental if we want to make real changes to the environment.
When taking all of this into consideration, it's clear that sustainable urban
planning is essential if we want to reduce the carbon footprint of growing cities.
X IS UNDENIABLY THE PREFERRED OPTION.
Just like the previous two phrases, use this to make your final opinion
really clear.
Transitioning to renewable energy is undeniably the preferred option.
Eliminating single-use plastics is undeniably the preferred option.
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