Day 2 (Time: ~ 45′)
🎯 Goals: By the end of Day 2, you will:
- 📚 Re-write the three introductions by replacing weak or general words with precise alternatives to strengthen vocabulary and clarity.
- 📝 Ensure each introduction contains the three building blocks:
- 📌 Background: Set the stage for your topic.
- 📌 Paraphrase: Restate the task using your own words.
- 📌 Thesis: Clearly state your position.
✅ So your essay flows smoothly from the very first line!
To improve your writing beyond IELTS Band 6.5–7, strengthen your vocabulary. Replace basic or repetitive words with more precise alternatives. This will also make paraphrasing the task easier and more effective.
Click on Write with Power to explore why word choice matters. Then, check Alternatives to Basic Words for examples of more precise vocabulary.
Assessment
Goal: Develop Critical Awareness of What Makes an Intro Strong or Weak
📝 Exercise: Strong vs. Weak Introductions
Click one introduction. Then choose whether it is strong or weak. You’ll get feedback explaining why.
1. Working from home essay
2. Competition vs. cooperation essay
3. Public transport essay
✍️ Practice: Re-Write Your Introductions
Revise the introduction drafts you wrote on Day 1 using precise, vivid words you learned in Day 2. Use our Writing Assistant for instant feedback.
Topic 1:
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others believe that cooperation is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic 2:
Working from home has become increasingly common in recent years. Do you think this development has more positive or negative effects?
Topic 3:
Government investment in public transport is the best way to solve traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Checklist:
✅ End of Lesson 2
In this lesson, you learned:
- ✅ The three building blocks of a strong introduction (Background/Hook, Paraphrase, Thesis).
- ✅ How to paraphrase the essay question instead of copying it.
- ✅ How to write a clear thesis statement that shows your position.
- ✅ Quick tips for making introductions concise and effective.
- ✅ How to practice writing and revising introductions using prompts and a checklist.
👉 In Lesson 3, you will learn different types of introductions, practice writing at least one of them, and develop two body paragraphs to build a stronger essay.