Introductions and conclusions

Write short, effective essay introductions and conclusions: paraphrase the question without copying it, give a thesis that matches the question type, and finish with a conclusion that restates your position without adding new ideas.

Level B2 25 min5 exercisesLesson 10 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 2, TOEIC Writing – Write an opinion essay

What you'll learn

Paraphrase an essay question using synonyms, different word forms and a different sentence structure
Write a thesis statement that answers the specific question type: opinion, discussion, advantages and disadvantages, problem and solution, or two-part
Avoid memorised openings, copied wording and vague theses
Write a conclusion that restates your position and main reasons in new words, with no new arguments

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 25 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Match the question and the thesis
5. Practice 2Paraphrase the question
6. Practice 3Put the introduction in order
7. Practice 4Your turn: introduction and conclusion
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary11 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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