Useful Phrases Essay

Useful Phrases - Essay Writing

6 pages total: 3 in colour + 3 printer-friendly
Academic vocabulary at your students’ fingertips

This useful phrases essay writing guide gives B1–B2 learners the formal expressions they need to write structured, fluent, and high-scoring essays. Organised by purpose (e.g., introductions, expressing opinions, giving examples, contrasting ideas, and conclusions), this resource helps students build confidence in academic writing.

Perfect for scaffolding classroom essays, supporting homework, or displaying on writing walls.

What’s inside:

• 6 pages: 3 colour for class display + 3 black-and-white for easy printing
• Clear phrase categories:
  • Essay introductions
  • Adding arguments
  • Expressing personal opinion
  • Contrasting views
  • Giving examples
  • Emphasising points
  • Strong conclusions
• Bonus tips on clarity, variation, and integration

Perfect for:

• Essay writing folders
• Exam prep
• Formal and academic writing development
• Peer editing and classroom reference

From “It is a widely held belief…” to “All things considered…” - give your students the building blocks of strong academic writing.

Download the Useful Phrases - Essay Writing PDF and support every stage of the essay process with the right words!