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Cómo escribir un essay Cambridge B2: estructura y guía paso a paso

Tanto si te presentas al Cambridge B2: First como al Cambridge C1: Advanced, sabes que en la primera parte del writing caerá un essay. ¿Sufres el síndrome de la hoja en blanco? ¿No sabes cómo escribir tu essay B2 o sientes que no tienes tiempo suficiente para terminarlo? Entonces necesitas leer esta entrada, en la que escribiremos juntos un ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2 paso a paso. Pero antes, respondo a algunas preguntas que puedes estar haciéndote sobre cómo escribir un essay B2.

Diferencia entre essay y article B2

Una de las preguntas que mis alumnos suelen hacer más a menudo es la diferencia entre essay y article . Esta es sobre todo es de tono y estilo: un article B2 expresa un punto de vista personal sobre un tema de una manera más cercana y desenfadadas, en la que el autor o autora suele hablar en primera persona y atraer a su lector con preguntas retóricas, afirmaciones sorprendentes y otros recursos que lo «enganchen».

En un ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2, por el contrario, emplearemos un tono más distante y académico (evitaremos hablar en primera o segunda persona). Además, trataremos de incorporar puntos de vista diferentes al nuestro.

¿Cuánto tiempo y espacio tengo para escribir mi ejemplo de essay B2?

Para saber cómo escribir nuestro ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2 debemos tener en cuenta su extensión   (140-190 palabras)  y el tiempo del que vamos a disponer para escribirlo (80 minutos para las dos tareas del  writing,  con lo cual  tienes 40 minutos para tu  essay) .

Ahora bien,  ¿qué pasa si excedo las 190 palabras? Nada.  No obstante, cuando sobrepasas ese límite por un margen amplio, inevitablemente terminas escribiendo sobre cosas que no son relevantes para la tarea, y eso sí lo penalizan. Por otro lado, si te enrollas demasiado, el tiempo no te alcanzará. Los diseñadores de la prueba lo tienen todo muy bien calculado.

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Cómo escribir este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2

1. responde a la pregunta del essay.

Lo primero que haremos para escribir este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2 es leer el enunciado, en el que encontrarás una pregunta. Trabajaremos con este enunciado (pero puedes encontrar más aquí ):

Después, lo que tenemos que hacer para comenzar el essay es responder la pregunta.

Como suele ocurrir con los temas de Cambridge, es muy probable que no hayas dedicado mucho tiempo a este y no tengas una opinión formada. ¿Qué hacer entonces? Sencillo: vamos a escribir lo que nos salga de la punta… del boli. Brainstorming de toda la vida.

Esto es lo que me ha salido de la punta del boli:

Después , agregaremos las ideas que ya nos dan en el enunciado, y que debemos obligatoriamente incluir:

• friendlier at local businesses
• broader at department stores

Después de esta fase de brainstorming, queda claro que me inclino más por las tiendas de barrio que por los grandes almacenes. Esta será la respuesta a la pregunta del essay.

Para argumentarla, elegiremos una de las ideas que han salido en el brainstorming y nuestro desarrollo de las ideas que nos han dado en el enunciado.

2. Hacer un guion: la coherencia en mi ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2

En el segundo paso para escribir nuestro ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2, organizaremos las ideas en un outline a manera de guion. Además, desarrollaremos estas ideas explicándolas y proporcionando ejemplos.

Cuando tengas que escribir tu essay, no te devanes mucho los sesos. Tira de tu experiencia personal (o la de tu cuñado) como comprador/a en tiendas locales y grandes almacenes.

En el caso de nuestro ejemplo, empezaremos copiando la pregunta del essay. Después, continuaremos con una disadvantage del comercio local y luego escribiremos las ventajas. Este es el orden lógico si la idea que queremos transmitir es que preferimos comprar en local businesses (que es la respuesta que hemos dado a la pregunta del essay en el paso anterior).

Como ves, a mí me gusta representar la jerarquía de las ideas que quiero plasmar siguiendo una estructura diagonal. Así me resulta más fácil verlas.

3. Redactar tu essay: cohesión en mi ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2

El siguiente paso en la redacción de este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2 es convertir las ideas del paso anterior en párrafos.

Recuerda que cada párrafo debe tratar una sola idea y que las diferentes oraciones deben seguir una secuencia lógica y estar bien cohesionados. Para ello he de emplear los conectores adecuados.

Ahora bien, a estos párrafos les hace falta algo, ¿no? Vamos, que parece que no tienen nada que ver el uno con el otro.

Aquí viene el segundo nivel de cohesión: hay que unir los párrafos entre sí para que formen parte de un todo coherente y el lector no se pierda. Para ello usamos el signposting , que no es otra cosa que emplear conectores (signposts, transition signals, llámalos como quieras) al principio de cada párrafo:

Antes de continuar, quiero que te fijes en lo siguiente:

• La idea principal está siempre al comienzo del párrafo.
• No escribo oraciones demasiado largas

En el último párrafo he metido alguna otra cosa que no iba en el guion original. No pasa nada: hazlo si ves que el párrafo se te ha quedado muy pobre y puedes añadir algo que explique mejor la idea principal. Pero tampoco te pases.

4. Escribir la conclusión de tu essay

Ahora que hemos puesto punto final a la última disadvantage , continuamos con el penúltimo paso para escribir este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2: escribir la conclusión. Para ello, haremos un resumen de los argumentos expuestos y emplearemos conectores, tanto para la coherencia interna del párrafo como para la coherencia del essay.

Y para que nos quede una conclusión de 10, dejaremos al lector con algo que pensar:

5. Escribir la introducción

Por último, para terminar este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2 escribo la introducción. La de jo para el final porque, personalmente, me parece lo más difícil. Si no es tu caso, puedes escribirla antes del paso anterior o después de haber respondido a la pregunta del essay.

La introducción sirve para atraer a tu lector. Este, sea en la vida real o sea tu examinador de Cambridge, es una persona ocupada y tienes que ponérselo fácil para que lea.

Para escribir nuestra introducción, seguiremos la forma de un embudo que comienza con afirmaciones de carácter genérico sobre el tema del essay . Haremos un poco de brainstorming:

• Department stores are present in every large town and most middle-sized ones
• Popular with elderly people and millenials

Después, terminaremos este embudo con la thesis statement , la oración central de tu essay que dará pie a la argumentación que le sigue. Por esto mismo, la thesis stamentent debe contener las palabras clave que aparecen en las oraciones principales (iniciales) de cada párrafo.

De acuerdo: quizá no sea un recurso muy original. Pero funciona.

6. Revisar y pulir

Después de haber seguido estos pasos para para escribir este ejemplo de essay Cambridge B2, solo queda revisar lo que hemos escrito. Nuestro essay ha quedado así:

Ahora hay que comprobar y corregir los fallos de organización (cohesión y coherencia) gramaticales, léxicos y ortográficos. De ello te hablo en este pdf descargable .

Y, si eres perfeccionista como yo, puedes tratar de pulir algunas cosas. SI TE SOBRA TIEMPO.

Que no es mi caso en este momento y probablemente no será el tuyo el día del examen. Así que acostúmbrate a la no perfección y haz tuya esta frase que me enseñó Lola, mi gurú:

Better done than perfect.

Te dejo con esta máxima espiritual. Y con los takeaways o ideas que quiero que te lleves después de haber leído este artículo.

Your takeaways

Para saber cómo escribir un essay B2, s igue los siguientes pasos:

• Responde la(s) pregunta(s) del writing.  
• Escribe un guion .
• Convierte tu guion en párrafos .
• Escribe una conclusión que resuma los puntos tratados y deje al lector con algo que pensar.
• Escribe la introducción. 
• Ponlo todo junto, revisa y corrige .

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How to Write an Opinion Essay A2/B1

An opinion essay is a formal piece of writing in which you share your thoughts on a specific topic. You should express your opinion clearly and give reasons and examples to support your point of view.

Remember that when we write in formal style , we must not use contractions or informal words or expressions.

Parts of an opinion essay

An opinion essay must have 3 parts:

1. Introduction

In this paragraph you have to introduce the topic. You introduce the topic by restating the question or the title of the essay in your own words. Here you have to say if you agree or not with the question or the title of the essay. You can agree, disagree or partially agree.

In this section you have to support your opinion with reasons and examples. You must include at least three reasons. Break it into several paragraphs. Write one paragraph for each supporting reason. Don’t forget to include examples or facts.

3. Conclusion

Summarize your ideas and restate your opinion using different words.

Transition words and phrases

In your essay you have to organize all your ideas in a logical and coherent way. You can use different transition words or phrases to connect your ideas . Transition words and phrases help the reader understand your point of view easily.

In the table below there is a list of common transition words that you can use in your opinion essays.

Essay question: A1/B2 English learners should learn how to write an opinion essay. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Here you can download a simple template that you can use to organize your ideas. You can replace the red words with other transition or linking words from the chart. You can also add more transition words to connect your ideas more clearly.

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Dogs are better pets than cats. Do you agree or disagree. Why?

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Dogs are better pets than cats.

Nowadays, many people prefer to adopt dogs or cats, but which of them are the better pets? Personally, I think that it is better to have cats as pets for the following reasons:

First of all, cats are more independent than dogs. For example, if you need to go on a trip, cats can live alone for 3 or 4 days. In addition, you only need to put enough water and food in a bowl and a sandbox so they can pee and poop when they need.

Secondly, cats are very clean and you don´t need to pay for someone to bathe them, unlike dogs, which must be bathed at least every week, because they smell bad. In my experience, I had a cat 7 years ago and only needed to bathe him 3 times during 5 years, because, he used to bathe himself.

Finally, cats are more calm and quiet than dogs. For instance, cats sleep during the day and at night they wake up. However, they are very quiet so you can sleep relaxed. In addition, cats only meow softly and do not bark loudly like dogs.

In conclusion, cats are more lovely and better pets than dogs because they are very independent, clean, and calm animals. They are beautiful and they do not need a lot of care.

Great job Camila!!!! Please read the final essay and compare it with your draft.

Nowadays most people say that dogs are better compared to cats. However, I consider that you couldn’t say who is better because just by existing they are incredible. Therefore, I do not agree that any one is better than the other for the following reasons.

First of all, dogs and cats are house pets adaptable to any home. However, it depends a lot on the space where they are going to be. However, in terms of size, they can be perfectly adapted to each home.

Secondly, dogs and cats, if you educate them correctly, will have good grooming habits. So both of them are going to do the right thing and we wouldn’t say that one is better than the other.

Finally, I consider that dogs and cats are the best friends of humans in the world. They both give love unconditionally in any situation. Also, on the contrary, you can know when pets are happy, sad or have a health problem.

To conclude, dogs are not better than cats because both are excellent domestic pets and they adapt to each place and lifestyle, it only depends on us humans giving them love and care.

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Nowadays more and more pets walk into human families and become a member of them. Some people like dogs and others like cats. In my opinion cats are better pets than dogs.

First of all, you could have a cat no matter how big your family room is. Cats are smaller than most dogs so you do not need to have a big place for cats. Cats could sleep anywhere in your house and what you need to do is just prepare some food for them. However, if you have a dog, you need to prepare a big doghouse. So it is a little difficult if you live in a small apartment.

Second cats are more friendly than dogs. Most cats will not bark at people but dogs often do that to someone who is not familiar with them. It is a terrible feeling when your dogs bark at your neighbors.

Finally, the time you spend on taking care of your pets is less for cats. For instance, you do not need to take the cat out of your house every day if you are very busy after work.

In conclusion, cats are easy to take care of, for that reason I think cats are better pets than dogs.

Great job Li Yang. Please compare the final essay with your initial draft. 🙂

Dogs are better pets than cats. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

There is a dispute between those who love dogs and those who love cats. Each side believes that their pet is the best. In my opinion, every animal has pluses and minuses. However, I will say that cats are better pets than dogs.

Firstly, cats are 100 percent pets. They can sleep for hours, play, and look out the window.

Secondly, cats do not need a walk. And this means that cats do not need to wash their paws. They keep their bodies clean.

Thirdly, if cats love their owners, they like to sleep on them. Cats say mur-mur and calm their owners when they are sad or something hurts them.

Finally, cats behave calmly to guests. They can leave the room if they do not like something or someone.

Let’s sum it up. Should people buy a cat or a dog?. It is up to us. However, I will buy a cat. A cat is an ideal pet for me because I am an introvert.

Well done Olga! Please compare your first draft with the final version ☝️

Thank you very much for your help, Julietta! It’s so important to look at yourself from the outside.

Excellent material (for an otherwise dull topic)- Thanks a million from faraway Argentina!

Hi Maria! I’m happy to hear that this post was helpful. I know! Teaching/learning writing sometimes is quite challenging.

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Most people can say dogs are good pets for humans compared to cats. Personally, I think, it is not possible to say who is better because both are amazing pets. For this reason , I disagree that dogs are better than cats.

First of all, dogs and cats are perfect domestic pets. Nowadays, people live in different spaces and dogs and cats can live perfectly in this place only depending on the size of the pets. Additionally, both can adapt perfectly to a different lifestyle for families or single people.

Secondly, dogs and cats are amazing because they have facial expressions closer to humans and sometimes they are more expressive than humans. For example, you can know when pets are happy, sad or have any health problems.

Lastly, dogs and cats are humans’ best friends in the world. Both give love unconditionally to people and stay at all times (good and bad) with them . Furthermore, it is so difficult to say one love is better than the other .

That is clear, dogs are not better than cats because both are excellent domestic pets and they adapted to every place and lifestyle only depend only that humans give love and care.

Well done Karla!! ⭐

Nowadays, adopting dogs and cats is hands down the most popular option for people who want to get a pet . Personally, I consider, it is imposible to say which one is a better option because both are awsome. However, I think that cats are good pets for a number of reason s . To begin with, cats are loving. For instance, when you are upset or depressed, they always try to cheer you up with their company. Furthermore, they love sleeping with you. Secondly, cats do not need to go for a walk . And this means that you have more spare time for yourself or for playing with them. In addition, you can go out all day knowing that your cat is going to be fine all by itself . Last but not least, cats are friendlier than dogs. If they do not like something or somebody they will simply go out of the room. What is more, they sometimes enjoy playing alone. To sum up, cats are more affectionate than dogs, making then better pets than other animals.

Amazing job Gloria!!!

Nowadays dogs and cats have become part of the family, they are like people who cannot talk, but communicate through different acts, I particularly prefer dogs.

First of all, I prefer dogs because they are more friendly, affectionate and loyal. These pets have easily won anyone is heart. Their willingness to be part of the family, their enthusiasm when we come home and their ability to provide emotional support are irreplaceable qualities.

Secondly, walking with them not only helps with exercise, but is an opportunity to strengthen the bond between us and the dogs. Their playful nature and willingness to learn make living with a dog an exciting and joyful experience.

Finally, I think dogs are ideal for those looking for an active and affectionate companion, while cats are great for people who value independence and feline elegance.

In conclusion, although I love dogs more, the choice between a dog and a cat as a pet depends a lot on each person’s personal preferences and lifestyle.

In almost every home there is a pet, whether cats, dogs or other animals that become part of the family. However, everyone has their own preferences, in my opinion dogs are better than cats for the following reasons. First of all, if you have a more active lifestyle. Dogs are very active animals that like to walk, run and play to stay healthy and happy, while cats are more sedentary and prefer to sleep all day. Secondly, dogs are very obedient animals. If trained correctly, they can learn tricks and commands. In addition to being very affectionate animals. Lastly, dogs are very protective and loyal animals. If they see something they don’t like or something that could be a threat to their family, they will be willing to protect them. In conclusion, dogs are very good companions, they are affectionate, active, protective, and they are the best if you have a more active lifestyle, but I also think that it depends a lot on the person in charge, on their type of life.

Moderation in cell phone use is crucial in contemporary society for various reasons. Firstly, the abuse of mobile devices can have negative impacts on mental health, contributing to increased stress and anxiety due to constant exposure to social networks and notifications. Additionally, excessive use can affect interpersonal relationships by distracting people during face-to-face encounters.

Additionally, cell phone dependency can affect productivity and concentration in daily activities. The constant interruption by notifications and the compulsion to check the phone can undermine the quality of work and academic performance.

On the other hand, moderation in cell phone use is essential for road safety. Distracted driving due to phone use has been a major cause of traffic accidents. Implementing limits on cell phone use while driving is a necessary measure to prevent tragedies.

to conclusion, moderation in cell phone use is imperative to safeguard mental health, strengthen personal relationships, improve productivity and guarantee public safety. Setting conscious boundaries and encouraging responsible use of technology is essential for a healthy balance between digital life and reality.

Today, dogs and cats are the perfect companion in the home of the world. However, in my opinion, I prefer cats, this pet is wonderful and special partner of adventures and madness. Following, I say three reason for that cat is the best friend for human.

First, cat isn´t noisy, this pet is very quiet and calm, inside of house cat keep silence, because theirs legs are padding and when walking not make noise. In addition, meows of cats are soft and do not bark loudly like dogs.

Secondly, I considerer cats are clean because, this pet bathe with their tongue for this reason your cat not needed take shower always. For example, I bathe my cat « Mihos » every six months.

Finally, cats are more independent than dogs. In my experience, my pet go for a walk alone. For this reason, my cat not need to that stroll with me.

To conclude, cats are excellent domestic pets, they are pretty and mystics. And they will take care of your home and your heart. I always adore cats.

In Defense of Dogs: Man’s Best Friend The age-old debate of whether cats or dogs make better pets has long been a topic of discussion among animal lovers. While both animals have their merits, I firmly believe that dogs hold a special place in our lives as faithful companions. In this essay, I will present the reasons, in my opinion, why dogs are superior pets, offering unwavering loyalty, companionship, and numerous other qualities that make them man’s best friend.

First of all, dogs are renowned for their loyalty and unwavering devotion to their owners. They form deep emotional bonds and are always there to provide comfort and support, making them invaluable companions in both good and challenging times.

Secondly, dogs thrive on social interaction and physical activity, encouraging their owners to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle. Their enthusiasm for outdoor activities and playtime fosters a strong and positive relationship between humans and their pets, promoting a sense of well-being and happiness.

Therefore, dogs come in a wide variety of breeds, each with its unique personality and traits. Whether as service animals, working dogs, or loving family pets, they display remarkable adaptability and versatility, making them suitable for a diverse range of roles and environments.

In conclusion, the qualities that dogs possess, including unwavering loyalty, companionship, and their ability to enhance our physical and emotional well-being, make them exceptional companions. Their impact on human lives is immeasurable, as they provide love, support, and joy to countless individuals and families worldwide. Therefore, I firmly believe that dogs are, without a doubt, man’s best friend and make superior pets in numerous ways.

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Why are dogs better than cats? In my opinion, dogs are better than cats for many reasons. In this essay I will address various topics, such as fidelity, company, cleanliness, protection, among others, and I will try to defend man’s best friends.

First of all, dogs are man’s best friends because they are very faithful to humans. For instance, in risky situations for their owners they act as defenders and help detect risky situations. Dogs can also work in the police department as detectors of prohibited substances, and they can also serve as a company for people with mental illnesses who need support .

Second, dogs are more affectionate with their owners. They can recognize their owners after a long time. They have a super developed and very effective sense of smell. This is why in many occasions when people disappear, dogs track them alone .

Finally , dogs have a lower loss rate compared to cats. In addtion, dogs are kept in their homes, and there are many cases in which lost dogs lead people to their “wanted” files in order to return to their homes. Dogs often defend their owners even if they get hurt or, in many cases dogs die.

To sum up , dogs are better than cats due to their loyalty, their defense tactics towards their owners, and in many cases also their intelligence, which is why they are called man’s best friends.

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Fce (b2 first) writing exam (essay) – video.

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In this lesson you can learn how to write an essay for the Cambridge FCE exam , step by step.

You’ll see exactly what to do at each stage in the fce writing essay section, and how to get the best possible fce score ., there are four steps to the writing process. you’ll see what to do at each step, then you’ll learn how the writing is assessed., 1. how to analyse your fce writing essay task.

First, you need to read the FCE writing essay task and identify exactly what needs to be included.

Let’s look at a sample question:

You’ve recently had a discussion in English class about society. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

University should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree? Notes 1. Taxes 2. Opportunity 3. Your own idea

So, what do you need to do? Most importantly, you need to say if you agree or disagree that university should be free for everyone.

You also need to use all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. That means your essay needs to include three central ideas: taxes, opportunity, and one other.

It also means that you need to reach a clear, justified conclusion. You can’t just say, ‘I agree’, or ‘I disagree.’ Think of it like this: you need to convince the examiner that your conclusion is correct.

You might think at this point, ‘yeah, obvious, thanks for the help, Kasia!’ Trust me; it’s harder than it sounds. Many FCE essays that we see don’t get these basic things right. It’s very easy to leave something out, or to go in the wrong direction.

Next, you’re writing this answer for your teacher so what style do you think it will be in? Formal or informal?

An essay should be formal. What does that mean?

Formal writing doesn’t use contractions, like ‘I’d’, ‘you’re’ or ‘don’t’. Write the full forms. You should also avoid using slang, colloquial vocabulary, or anything which sounds very conversational.

Next, think: what do you need to include?

You need to talk about taxes, opportunity, and you also need to add your own idea.

Even the ideas which are given to you—taxes and opportunity—are quite vague. That means you need to decide exactly what to talk about.

You also need to think about how to connect your ideas.

For example, with taxes you could say that if you pay taxes, then this should go back into society to benefit everyone. You could add to this by pointing out that having equal opportunities also benefits society. And for your own idea, you could talk about how people with higher education are more likely to be economically productive.

This is just one example, of course! There are many paths you could take.

Let’s talk about that in more detail.

2. How to Plan Your FCE Writing

Here’s what you need to do when you plan your writing for the FCE writing essay.

First, you need to decide what your conclusion is going to be. Are you going to agree or disagree that university should be free for everyone?

Decide your conclusion first, because everything else in your essay needs to lead to it.

Secondly, you need to plan how many paragraphs you’re going to have, and what you’ll put in each one.

Thirdly, you need to make sure your paragraphs are connected to your conclusion.

Let’s see an example:

• Taxes – parents pay taxes so children should get education. Children will pay taxes in the future.
• Opportunity – education creates more equal society. Higher standard of living for everyone.
• Economy – educated workforce helps the economy grow.
• Conc. – agree with statement

Pause the video if you want some more time to read the plan.

You can see that we use the key idea of ‘education’ in the notes for each paragraph. Doing this can help you to stay focused and on-topic, because you’re connecting each paragraph back to the main idea of the question.

When you plan, make sure that each paragraph has a clear focus.

Every good paragraph starts with a topic sentence, which summarises the main point of the paragraph.

The sentences which follow are called supporting sentences. These include reasons and examples to support your topic sentence.

A good exercise during planning is to take a paragraph and think to yourself: “What’s this paragraph about?”

If you can answer that question in one simple sentence, then that’s a good sign. Hopefully, your plan is clear. However, if you can’t answer that question, that shows that your plan isn’t totally clear in your head.

Once you’ve finished your plan, you’re ready to write your answer!

3. How to Write Your Answer

In your candidate answer book, you will now write your essay.

Let’s look at a model answer:

• There are many factors to consider when deciding if the university should be free or not. Among these are taxes, equality of opportunity, and the economy.
• Firstly, a proportion of taxes should go to education. Some might say if you can afford university, then you should pay for it. But, this doesn’t take into account the fact that higher earners pay higher income tax so they are already contributing more.
• Secondly, by making university free for all, it creates more opportunitys for those from low-income backgrounds. Although they may still have difficulty meeting other costs such as accommodation it makes the playing field more level.
• In addition, having an educated workforce is proven to help the economy grow. The more people with degrees there are, the higher the standard of living for everyone. So, more people will be able to pay taxes to fund the education of future generations.
• In conclusion, free university ultimately benefits all members of society.

Pause the video to read, and start again when you’re ready.

First question: have we answered the question?

Yes: the conclusion states that ‘free university benefits all members of society.’ This shows that we agree that university should be free for everyone.

Next: have we used topic sentences?

Yes, we have. The first sentence of the essay tells you what the entire essay will be about.

Then, each paragraph’s topic sentence contains a key word from our plan. We have ‘taxes,’ ‘opportunities’ and ‘economy’.

Also, the topic sentences and paragraphs all reference the idea of ‘education’, either directly or indirectly. This shows that our points are relevant and connected to the task.

So, now you’re finished, right? No–there’s one more step. This answer is not bad, but it could be better.

4. How to Check and Improve Your Answer

The final step is to check your answer.

What type of things do you think you should look for?

Grammar, of course, but what else?

Check for spelling mistakes. Check for style—have you used any conversational language which doesn’t fit the tone of an essay like this?

Check your use of linking words and phrases. Many students overuse them; don’t use a linking word like nevertheless unless you’re sure it fits.

Check for repetition of vocabulary. Could you replace any simple vocabulary with something more advanced?

Look at our model answer again:

• There are many factors to consider when deciding if the university should be free or not. Among these are taxes, equality of opportunity and the economy.
• Secondly, by making university free for all, it creates more opportunitys for those from low-income backgrounds. Although they may still have difficulty meeting other costs such as accommodation * it makes the playing field more level.

The bold words are either mistakes, or they could be improved somehow.

How would you improve this? Pause the video while you read and decide.

The first problem is with grammar. Unless you’re talking about one specific university, you don’t use the.

Okay, what’s wrong with doesn’t? We’ve used a contraction! Don’t use contractions in your essay. So, it should be does not.

The next problem is a spelling mistake. When a word ends in ‘y’, it changes to ‘ies’ in the plural: opportunities .

Next is a punctuation mistake. There’s a comma missing. There are two clauses in this sentence and they need to be separated by a comma.

There’s nothing wrong with people with degrees but it’s quite basic. What else could you say?

You could say educated people, or even highly-educated people, either of which is slightly more elegant.

So is not a mistake, but we used so in the second paragraph already. You want to show the examiner your range of language, so here you could use something more precise like consequently.

Our conclusion is only one sentence, so let’s add an extra point. We’re still under the maximum word count. This could help us to state our opinion more clearly.

Let’s change it to:

• In conclusion, free university should be free for everyone. It makes economic sense and ultimately benefits all members of society.

Here’s the final version of our essay:

• There are many factors to consider when deciding if university should be free or not. Among these are taxes, equality of opportunity, and the economy.
• Firstly, a proportion of taxes should go to education. Some might say if you can afford university, then you should pay for it. But, this does not take into account the fact that higher earners pay higher income tax so they are already contributing more.
• Secondly, by making university free for all, it creates more opportunities for those from low-income backgrounds. Although they may still have difficulty meeting other costs such as accommodation, it makes the playing field more level.
• In addition, having an educated workforce is proven to help the economy grow. The more highly-educated people there are, the higher the standard of living for everyone. Consequently, more people will be able to pay taxes to fund the education of future generations.

At this point, it’s looking good! Next, let’s focus on what you can do to produce a good FCE writing essay which will get a high score in your exam.

5. How to Improve Your Score

Your essay score is made up of four parts. For each part, you get a score from zero to five.

• Content – how well the candidate has fulfilled the task
• Communicative Achievement – how appropriate the writing is for the task
• Organisation – how well the writing is put together
• Language – focuses on vocabulary and grammar

First there’s Content . The mark scheme says this “focuses on how well you have fulfilled the task”. In other words, have you done everything you were asked to do?

This corresponds to step one of our writing process. Analyse the task carefully and make sure you do everything it asks you to. A good tip is to underline the key words in the task to help you identify what you need to do.

Next there’s Communicative Achievement . This “focuses on how appropriate your writing is for the task”.

Have you used the correct register? Have you used contractions? Basically: does your essay look and sound like an essay?

Then we have Organisation . This looks at “how the writing is put together”. Is it logical and organised? By planning your writing carefully, it will already be organised. Remember to plan your paragraphs carefully and write a clear topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.

You can also use linking words and phrases to make the connections between paragraphs even clearer.

In our essay, we used many linking words, including firstly, secondly, in addition, although, consequently and in conclusion. Look through the essay again, and note how the linking words and phrases are used. Can you find any more examples of linking words in the essay?

Finally, you have Language : vocabulary and grammar. The examiners will be looking for a range of language as well as how accurate it is. In step four, you saw how checking your essay can improve your language.

Are you worried that making mistakes will affect your mark? Of course, making a lot of mistakes will lower your mark, but remember this is only one part of your score.

For B2 level, the Cambridge mark scheme says, ‘Occasional errors may be present but do not impede communication.’ That means you can still score 5 from 5, even with some small mistakes.

But, hopefully, you’ll catch most of them when you’re on step four – checking and improving your answer.

You’ve seen how to write an essay for FCE, but you can use the same process for other Cambridge exams, including the CAE and CPE when you get that far.

Good luck with your exam preparation and let us know when you pass! Thanks for watching!

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• Posted on 28/02/2018
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• Tags: B2 First , C1 Advanced , C2 Proficiency , Cambridge CAE Certificate of Advanced English , Cambridge CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English , Cambridge Exams , Cambridge FCE First Certificate of English , Learn English

Students take language certifications like the Cambridge B2 First qualification for lots of different reasons. You might do it to motivate yourself to improve your language abilities, to prove your level of English to an employer, or even to achieve an ambition like travelling around the world and going to live in an English-speaking country.

The Cambridge B2 First exam includes a two-part writing section, which can be daunting for some people. So if you’re thinking about taking an exam like this, we have some top tips to help you write an excellent exam essay.

Most of the advice in this article can also be applied to any exam where you have to write an essay, such as the C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency or IELTS .

Writing test structure

Before we get into the details, let’s take a look at the structure of the writing paper. You have 80 minutes to write two texts – and it will go quickly!

The first part is the essay; the second part is an article, email, letter, report, or review.

You will be given the essay title and two ideas or prompts . It’s essential that you include both of these ideas in your essay, as well as another relevant idea that you have to come up with yourself .

You have to write 140-190 words in each part and it shouldn’t take you more than 40 minutes per answer .

Writing an essay in three steps

Take a look at this example from a sample paper and then think about how you would answer it in an exam:

Essay title:

Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school. Is this a good or a bad thing for the children?

• 1. having a parent as a teacher
• 2. making friends
• 3. …..

Question taken from http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/first/exam-format/ (Cambridge Assessment English, Feb 2018).

What could the third idea be? Stop reading, grab a pen and write down some ideas! Keep them general, but relevant. When you’ve finished, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see some of our ideas * .

Step One: plan it (10 minutes)

That’s what my old history teacher used to tell me. I hate to admit it, but he was right! If you don’t usually plan before you start writing, you really need to get into the habit . Ten minutes may seem a lot, but the more time you spend planning, the clearer your ideas will be and the quicker the writing process will be.

A good place to start is to brainstorm keywords and phrases related to the topic.

Next, you should think about how you’re going to begin ( the introduction ), how you’re going to connect the three main ideas ( the body ) and how you’re going to finish ( the conclusion ). If you know where you’re headed , you’re much less likely to get lost along the way!

Step Two: write it (25 minutes)

OK, you’ve got our plan – you’re good to go ! It’s important to know what the examiners are looking for. The mark you get for the essay is based on the following four aspects :

Content: Have you included all three ideas? Remember, all content should be 100% relevant to the topic, so don’t go off on a tangent !

Communicative achievement: Is the style or tone of your essay appropriate? It should be neutral and quite formal, so avoid contractions (e.g. it’s, don’t, they’ll) and first person pronouns (e.g. I, me, my, we, us, our).

Organisation: Does your essay follow a logical order? To help your writing flow , try to include linking words. Here’s a website with some examples.

Language: Have you used a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures? Don’t always write the first word that comes to mind – look for synonyms . Using some complex structures (e.g. different verb tenses, passives, inversion) will boost your marks, but be sure to use them correctly!

Step Three: check it (5 minutes)

This final step is essential. It’s your chance to read (and re-read) your essay to identify any mistakes. No matter how careful you’ve been, there are probably a few things that you can improve. Check for spellings. Check for plurals. Check for verb agreement . Basically, check everything!

5 quick tips to improve your proofreading

• Keep a list of (your) frequent mistakes, so you know what to look out for
• Read it slowly
• Use your finger to guide your eyes
• Correct one thing at a time (e.g. only punctuation, then only spelling)
• Focus on the little words (pronouns, articles, prepositions, etc.)

Still not sure if this is the right exam for you?

There are many benefits of earning an English certification, but before you decide to do so, it’s very important to check your English level . This will help you select the right exam course and make sure you don’t waste time completing one that’s too hard or too easy for you.

If you decide to do an exam preparation course with us, one of our trained level testers will work with you to assess your level. But, if you can’t wait until then, here’s a multiple-choice test for you to complete to give you some idea.

This article also outlines the differences between the Cambridge and IELTS exams to help you decide which exam is for you.

Glossary for Language Learners

Find the following words in the article and then write down any new ones you didn’t know.

Daunting (adj): something that worries you because it might seem difficult to do.

Prompts (n): something serving to suggest or remind.

To come up with (pv): to think of something such as an idea or a plan.

To get into the habit (exp): to begin to do something regularly or often.

Headed (adj): destined for.

You’re good to go! (exp): you’re ready!

To go off on a tangent (exp): to start doing, discussing, or thinking about something completely different.

To flow (v): to proceed smoothly and continuously.

adj = adjective

pv = phrasal verb

exp = expression

*Example ideas: ‘group work’, ‘bullying’, ‘class sizes’, ‘working parents’, ‘free curriculum’

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Cómo escribir un Essay para B2 First (FCE) Writing

Luis @ kse academy.

• septiembre 29, 2019

Los exámenes de Cambridge English suelen tener varias partes: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Speaking y Listening. En este post te voy a hablar del  Writing del B2  First (FCE) y, más concretamente sobre  cómo escribir un essay para el FCE de Cambridge English .

Respuesta de ejemplo de Essay

This post is also available in English.

¿Qué partes tiene el FCE Writing?

El  Writing del First (FCE)  tiene dos partes únicamente. Para cada parte tienes que hacer una composición escrita que dependerá de las instrucciones de cada ejercicio. En la  primera parte  siempre se te pedirá que  escribas un essay (ensayo), ya que únicamente se te da una opción. En la  segunda parte  te dan 3 opciones entre las que puedes elegir. De entre éstas, los  tipos de writing  que aparecen son  letters/ emails  (cartas o emails),  articles   (artículos),  reviews  (reseñas) y  reports  (informes). Cada writing debe tener entre  140 y 190 palabras , aproximadamente.

Al tratarse de diferentes  tipos de Writings , las expresiones y estructuras que utilizarás serán diferentes. Pero para eso estoy yo aquí, para explicarte cómo escribir cada uno, y hoy empezamos con  cómo escribir un essay .

Cómo escribir un Essay para el FCE Writing

Un  essay , en español «ensayo», es un escrito de opinión con el que  analizamos un tema , una situación o un problema desde  diferentes puntos de vista ,  argumentando  cada uno de ellos y  expresando nuestra opinión  al respecto. Por este motivo, un  essay  tiene las siguientes características:

• Próposito:  Con un essay lo que hacemos es valuar un tema, situación o problema que sea, de algún modo, de interés o controvertido. Normalmente se plantea como una actividad a realizar después de un debate que ha tenido lugar en clase. En el examen, evidentemente, el debate te lo tendrás que imaginar.
• Tono y registro:  Al tratarse de un writing sobre un  tema serio o controvertido , el essay es un escrito formal, por lo que debemos utilizar un  tono objetivo . Además, el registro lingüístico deberá ser formal, evitando palabras comunes (Ej.:  things, stuff, get,  etc.) y contracciones (Ej.:  can’t, don’t, won’t , etc.).
• Estructura:  Como todos los escritos,  un essay debe tener una estructura definida . Para empezar, podemos elegir darle un título o no. Personalmente, a mí me parece más adecuado escribir un  essay con título . Luego, el cuerpo debe estar dividido en introducción, idea 1, idea 2, idea 3 y conclusión. Es decir, por lo general,  un essay debe tener 5 párrafos , aunque no es obligatorio.
• Opinión:  Existen incontables formas de expresar tu opinión en un essay, por lo que debes elegir la que mejor se ajuste a tu estilo. Sin embargo,  lo normal es mantenerte imparcial durante todo el escrito y expresar tu opinión únicamente en el último párrafo , a modo de conclusión. Lo más importante es que justifiques todo lo que dices en el escrito.
• Coherencia:  La coherencia es fundamental en todos los escritos, pero especialmente en el essay. Al tratarse de un texto justificativo y argumentativo, no se pueden escribir oraciones y párrafos inconexos, por lo que  tus ideas deben seguir un orden lógico y bien conectado utilizando connectores apropiados .

Ejemplo de FCE Writing Essay

Ahora que sabemos las  características de un essay para el First (FCE) Writing , vamos a ver un  ejemplo de essay a nivel B2 , tanto la tarea de ejemplo como una posible respuesta.

Instrucciones de un Essay

En la siguiente imagen puedes ver las instrucciones de un essay con un tema muy recurrente, como es el del medio ambiente:

En las instrucciones debemos fijarnos en lo siguiente:

• En el  primer párrafo  nos introducen la temática: … different ways in which you can protect the environment.
• La  segunda frase  suele ser la misma en todas las tareas:  Write an essay using  all  the notes…
• En  el recuadro  te plantean la idea principal en forma de pregunta y te dan anotaciones sobre lo que tienes que hablar:  recycle, using bicycles and walking, your own idea . Como ves, la tercera idea ha de ser de cosecha propia, es decir, te la tienes que inventar tú y debe ser algo relacionado con la misma temática.

Según el modelo de tarea planteado arriba, cada párrafo corresponderá a una idea diferente, aparte de la introducción y la conclusión. Es decir, lo normal es que nos salgan 5 párrafos. A continuación tienes un  ejemplo de essay para FCE Writing :

Como puedes observar a simple vista, el essay tiene un  título introductorio y 5 párrafos  (introducción + idea 1 + idea 2 + idea 3 + conclusión). Si nos paramos a leer el essay detenidamente, veremos lo siguiente:

• El essay tiene  párrafos bien definidos  visualmente, lo cual es muy importante.
• El título resume la temática  del essay. Otra opción es utilizar la pregunta de las instrucciones ( What can people do to help protect the environment? ). Sin embargo, a mí me suele parecer demasiado larga, por lo que prefiero resumirla en un título más corto.
• Introducción:  introduce el tema de una manera general y da pie a continuar con el segundo párrafo.
• Párrafo 2:  trata la idea 1 de la tarea.
• Párrafo 3:  trata la idea 2 de la tarea.
• Párrafo 4:  trata la idea 3 de la tarea (your own idea).
• Conclusión:  expresa nuestra opinión a modo de conclusión y resumen.
• Utiliza conectores para definir la progresión del texto: firstly, second, finally, etc.
• No utiliza muchas contracciones ni palabras comodín.
• One of the things that
• In the last few decades,
• For this reason,
• First, / Second, / Third, 
• By doing so, 
• For example, 
• In conclusion,

Se trata de un buen  ejemplo de essay  para el  FCE Writing . Hay que tener en cuenta, además, que este writing está escrito para simular un nivel B2, sin llegar a un nivel C1.

¿Me penalizan si me paso de las 190 palabras?

Esta es la pregunta más típica en esta parte del examen y la respuesta es la siguiente:  sí  y  no . Me explico. Los correctores no cuentan las palabras y te penalizan en función del número de palabras sola y exclusivamente. Corre el rumor entre los alumnos y profesores de que por cada 10 palabras te quitan puntos, pero eso no es cierto. Ahora bien, piensa que si te has pasado en 50 o 100 palabras, o más, probablemente estés metiendo  información poco relevante a la tarea , y eso  sí que es penalizable . Del mismo modo que  si escribes menos de 140 probablemente te falte información importante  o no la estés cubriendo con el detalle que se te pide.

Por ello, yo siempre recomiendo pasarse como mucho 10 o 20 palabras. De ese modo no perderás puntos si la tarea cubre los puntos que se te piden.

Guía para el FCE Writing con ejemplos

Aunque voy a publicar más artículos explicando cómo hacer cada tipo de writing, si no quieres esperar puedes adquirir la  guía oficial de KSE Academy para el  Writing del FCE . En esta guía encontrarás lo siguiente:

• Cómo escribir un essay  (ensayo) y 3 ejemplos
• Como escribir un article  (artículo) y 3 ejemplos
• Cómo escribir una review  (reseña) y 3 ejemplos
• Como escribir un report  (informe) y 3 ejemplos
• Cómo escribir un email o letter  (carta) y 3 ejemplos
• Más de 300 expresiones útiles los Writing del FCE

¿Quieres ver un extracto?  Aquí la tienes .

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17 comentarios en “Cómo escribir un Essay para B2 First (FCE) Writing”

La verdad es que me ha sido muy útil para coger apuntes. Muchas gracias!

Me alegro mucho, María. Gracias por tu comentario. Un saludo!

Muy interesante y la verdad deseo mejorar mi escritura y obtener la certificación.

I think my ideas are clear before start writting but I don’t get use the connectors.

Conciso y claro. Lo tendré en cuenta para el examen, gracias!

Hola, suspendería seguro si se me olvida el titulo en un essay ? Muy util tu información, gracias

muy útil me presento a examen el viernes nivel b2.gracias

Muchisimas gracias, me estoy preparando para el examen y la información me fue de gran ayuda. Saludos!!

me ha parecido super interesante, la semana próxima tengo las pruebas, espero sacar partido de toda esta información gracias.

¡Muchísimas gracias! Vuestro artículo acerca de cómo escribir un ESSAY está resultando muy útil para mí.

Muchísimas gracias a ti, Jairo, por leer el artículo y por tu comentario. ¡Un abrazo!

Muy claro y estructurado. Super útil!!

Me alegro de que te haya resultado útil. Gracias por tu comentario! 🙂

Explicas muy bien, la verdad me sirvió mucho. Muchas gracias por compartir.

Muchas gracias, Jaqueline. Un saludo! 🙂

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¿Cómo escribir un ensayo en inglés B2 (essay) para el First Certificate?

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La sección de expresión escrita ( Writing Paper ) del First Certificate de Cambridge consta de dos partes. En la primera, debemos escribir un ensayo corto ( essay)  mientras que en la segunda parte podemos elegir entre escribir: un artículo, una carta , una crítica ( review) o  una reseña ( report) . En este artículo nos vamos a centrar en la primera parte: el essay.

Resumen del artículo

¿Qué es el  essay del First Certificate?

El essay   del First Certificate es una redacción en la que debemos expresar la opinión sobre un tema presentando argumentos a favor y en contra para luego llegar a una conclusión final. Una de las dificultados de escribir el ensayo del First Certificate es que la mayoría de las veces tampoco hemos escrito un ensayo en español.

¿Necesitas obtener un certificado oficial de inglés?

Descubre nuestros cursos online para preparar los exámenes de cambridge, ¿cómo escribir un ensayo.

• Lo primero que deberás hacer es leer detenidamente las instrucciones  para realizar la tarea correctamente y responder a cada una de las preguntas .Ten en cuenta que serás penalizado si  solo sigues parte de las instrucciones.
• Relee el enunciado del ensayo tantas veces sean necesarias ya que tu redacción debe partir de tal idea. Recuerda parafrasear el enunciado con tus propias palabras o de lo contrario perderás puntos.
• Organiza tus ideas . Para ello  hacer un esquema te resultará especialmente útil.
• Expresa y expón tus ideas de manera clara , es decir, con cohesión y coherencia. Ayúdate de conectores y ciertas expresiones, como las que te presentamos en la sección final de expresiones útiles.
• Usa un vocabulario variado y rico , evita las repeticiones y el abuso de las palabras «comodín» y demasiado generales ( make, thing, have, be… ).
• Empieza con un párrafo introductorio en el que se presenta el tema.
• Continua  con ideas a favor y en contra del tema a tratar. Recuerda que tus ideas deben estar claramente expuestas, presentadas en párrafos distintos y bien argumentadas mediante buenos  ejemplos y razones convincentes .
• Termina con tu propia conclusión .
• ¡Truco! : Enlaza tu conclusión con tu opinión. Es decir si tu conclusión es favorable al tema en cuestión, expón primero tus argumentos en contra, luego aquellos a favor para que sea más fácil la transición a la conclusión.
• Utiliza un estilo formal . Evita las contracciones ( isn’t, hasn’t ) y las expresiones y vocabulario informales y/o coloquiales.
• Intenta atrapar al lector . Para ello siempre será útil formular alguna pregunta y respaldar tus opiniones con buenas razones e incluso ejemplos actuales.
• Una vez acabada la redacción del essay comprueba que has cumplido los pasos anteriormente enumerados, revisa tu ortografía y gramática y asegúrate de que el ensayo es tanto comprensible como legible.

Datos a  tener en cuenta sobre el Writing del FCE

• Las dos partes del writing equivalen al 20% de la puntuación del FCE.
• El número de palabras debe ser entre 120 y 180 .
• El tiempo total para las dos partes de la sección de expresión escritas son 80 minutos . Organiza bien tu tiempo.

BONUS : Aquí te dejo una lista con más de 500 palabras en inglés para B2 y C1 Descargar Lista de Vocabulario y Phrasal Verbs

¿Cómo mejorar la redacción del ensayo?

La mejor forma de mejorar la redacción de ensayos es practicando . Recuerda:  Practice makes perfect!  Escribe tantos ensayos cortos como puedas. No olvides ayudarte de ciertos conectores y expresiones, como los que te proponemos a continuación, para así poder exponer tus opiniones de forma más clara:

Expresiones útiles para usar en el ensayo

Para decir lo que otros opinan :

• Some / many people feel that
• Others argue/claim/say/maintain that …
• Another point of view is that …
• Many people believe/think that …
• It is widely believed that …
• It is generally agreed that …
• It is sometimes claimed/said that …
• According to …

Para expresar tu opinión:

• I personally feel that …
• I (do) believe that …
• I firmly believe that …
• I partfully agree that …
• In my opinion …
• My personal view is that …
• It seems to me that …

Para dar ejemplos:

• For instance, …
• For example, …
• Such as, …

Para concluir / resumir:

• In conclusion, … / To conclude  …
• To summarize, … / To sum up …

Para añadir información:

• In addition to this, …
• What is more, …
• Apart from that, …
• As well as that, …
• Besides (this), …

Para mostrar contraste / concesión :

• However, …, but …, nevertheless, …
• .., although…, whereas …
• Having said that, …
• Despite this,… / Despite the fact that …
• In spite of …

Para exponer las dos caras :

• On the one hand,…
• On the other hand, …/ On the other side of the argument , …

Para razonar y/o explicar :

• Because of this,…
• because / since …
• This is because…
• The (main) reason for this is …

Otro modo de mejorar es leyendo otros essays . Estos te darán ideas. A continuación encontrarás varios ejemplos de ensayos.

Esperamos que este artículo te haya servido de ayuda. Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre el ensayo del First Certificate u otro tema, no dudes en poner un comentario más abajo. Te contestaremos tan breve como nos sea posible.

Nota : si estás preparando el First Certificate por tu cuenta, este artículo te puede interesar. Te contamos los mejores libros con exámenes para practicar y prepararte para aprobar con los materiales más usados en el mercado.

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27 octubre 2017 at 20:45

Es de mucha ayuda esta informacion, en cuanto a la clarides como se explica un tema de interes, te deja sin dudas y listo para hacer tu trabajo.

Muchas gracias por tan valiosa explicacion esto es lo que busco cuando tengo algun tema de interes y desconozco.

30 octubre 2017 at 12:22

Gracias por tu comentario Claudia. Saludos

31 enero 2018 at 13:16

Los ensayos no llevan título? en algunos libros de writing indican que sí. Gracias

31 enero 2018 at 16:25

Buenas tardes,

El titulo de los ensayos es el que te pone en la tarea del examen, que es la obligatoria ( Part 1 – Compulsory task) y no hay que pensar en un otro distinto. Los writings que necesitan titulo son: Report, Article y Review.

24 septiembre 2018 at 01:55

El wrting del fce ocupa el 20% de la puntuacion, y como se reparte el otro 80% entre uoe,reading y speaking?

11 diciembre 2018 at 11:02

UOE 20%, reading 20%, writing 20%, listening 20% y Speaking 20%. There you go!

16 octubre 2018 at 20:16

Algun truco para desarrollar el punto personal? Siempre los que se me ocurren tienen que ver con los ejemplos dados

16 noviembre 2018 at 13:43

Mil gracias! Por favor comprobad los links a los ejemplos no funcionan.

11 diciembre 2018 at 10:57

Gracias Judith, lo revisamos. Thanks a mill!

21 mayo 2020 at 22:35

Buenas tardes nesecito hacer un ensayo por cada veinte hojas leidas de así hablo zaratustra me pueden ayudar gracias

23 mayo 2020 at 10:56

Hola Esperanza. Quizá te interesan nuestros cursos online con profesor en directo que empiezan la semana que viene. En ese curso harás todo tipo de Writings. https://www.examenes-cambridge.com/cursos-preparacion-cambridge-online

8 abril 2021 at 16:30

Gracias por esta valiosa información

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Formato de examen.

B2 First pone a prueba todas las competencias lingüísticas.

El examen consta de cuatro pruebas desarrolladas para evaluar tus destrezas lingüísticas en inglés.

La prueba de expresión oral tiene lugar cara a cara, con dos candidatos y dos examinadores. Esto facilita una medición más realista y fiable de tu capacidad para comunicarte en inglés.

El contenido de cada prueba es el mismo para los exámenes en papel y en formato digital.

• openbook Reading
• compose Writing
• playlist Listening
• megaphone Speaking

openbook ¿De qué se compone la prueba de comprensión de lectura y uso de la lengua?

La prueba de comprensión de lectura y uso de la lengua de B2 First consta de siete partes que contienen una mezcla de diferentes tipos de texto y preguntas.

En las Partes 1 a 4 , tienes que leer varios textos y realizar tareas de gramática y vocabulario.

En las Partes 5 a 7 , tienes que leer una serie de textos y responder preguntas que ponen a prueba tu capacidad para comprender lo que lees y que demuestran que puedes abordar diversos tipos de texto.

Parte 1 (Espacios en blanco con opción múltiple)

Parte 2 (Espacios en blanco con respuesta abierta)

Parte 3 (Formación de palabras)

Parte 4 (Transformaciones con palabras clave)

Parte 5 (Opción múltiple)

Parte 6 (Texto con espacios en blanco)

Parte 7 (Emparejamiento múltiple)

compose ¿De qué se compone la prueba de expresión escrita?

En las dos partes de la prueba de expresión escrita de B2 First tienes que demostrar que puedes escribir diversos tipos de texto en inglés.

Parte 1 (Pregunta obligatoria)

Parte 2 (Tarea de redacción basada en situaciones)

playlist ¿De qué se compone la prueba de comprensión auditiva?

La prueba de comprensión auditiva de B2 First consta de cuatro partes. En cada parte tienes que escuchar uno o más textos grabados y responder algunas preguntas. Las grabaciones se reproducen dos veces.

Parte 1 (Opción múltiple)

Parte 2 (Completar frases)

Parte 3 (Emparejamiento múltiple)

Parte 4 (Opción múltiple)

megaphone ¿De qué se compone la prueba de expresión oral?

La prueba de expresión oral de B2 First consta de cuatro partes a las que te presentarás junto con otro candidato.

Hay dos examinadores. Uno de ellos te formula preguntas y te entrega un folleto con temas de los que tratar. El otro examinador escucha lo que dices.

Parte 1 (Entrevista)

Parte 2 (Turno largo)

Parte 3 (Tarea colaborativa)

Parte 4 (Discusión)

Reviews – examples & model answers | B2 First (FCE)

Fce example review:  topic (course) .

You see this announcement on an English-language website:

Example Answer (Grade: 4)

The course I have been recently is a language course. In september I went to a Italian course for improving my level of Italian, with a native teacher, Andrea.

The classes were very funny. Everyday when we arrived to the class he gave us a song in which there were gaps which we had to filling them while we listened the song. After that we did differents exercise, the majority of them for improving our vocabulary. For instance we spoke about restaurant, shops, cinema and so on.

The most interesting thing that I learned was how to prepare a theater play, and it was fantastic. During a week we wrote a play based on a book, and the last day of the week we interpreted it. Everyone had a different paper on it. For me it was an unforgetable experience, because I spent a wonderful time doing it and I learned a lot of idioms.

I would recommend this course because Andrea is a nice person who teach you with interesting exercise. Learning Italian isn’t boring with him.

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FCE Model Review:  Topic (TV Series) 

You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called TV Watch:

Model Answer (Grade: 4-5)

My favourite TV series has to be Sherlock. It’s an exciting and entertaining series based on short stories written by Arthur Connan Doyle.

The series displays how it would have been, had Sherlock Holmes lived in our modern era. Sherlock, the main character, is a consulting detective who offers help to desperate people who need to quickly find or recover something or someone. He often helps the advises the police forces of London to aid them when they’re stuck with a case. His role in this British series is played by Benedict Cumberbetch. He always travels with his faithful companion, Dr. Henry Watson, who is played by Martin Freeman.

I love this series mainly because it’s fun, while still remaining thrilling and mysterious. It has many references to the original novels and stories and manages to touch modern day problems as well. The only downside is that there are currently only 9 episodes within 3 series each being roughly about an hour and a half long.

I’d recommend Sherlock to anyone who’s at least a little interested in the original books or who just likes detective stories with a tint of contemporary British humour.

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5 Ejemplos de opinion essay

Opinion essay.

Se trata de un artículo de opinión con respecto a un tema determinado redactado en idioma inglés. En este tipo de redacción o ensayo lo más importante es la conclusión , indistintamente del argumento que uses para poder realizarlo.

Es un ejercicio de redacción realizado en inglés. Una de las bases fundamentales de un opinion essay son en primer lugar el vocabulario variado y abundante con sentido , y en segundo lugar, el contenido o frases bien estructuradas con suficientes conectores que te permitan estructurar de la mejor forma (con léxico y vocablo educado) determinada opinión.

La importancia de un opinion essay radica en evitar casi por completo el vocabulario informal, las contracciones y los términos coloquiales .

¿Cómo se debe estructurar un opinion essay?

La estructura de este tipo de ensayos tal como se mencionó anteriormente debe estar lo suficientemente definido . En este sentido, las partes que lo conforman, deben permitirle al lector poder interpretarlo y entenderlo solo con “echar un ojo por encima”.

Lo primero que se debe tomar en cuenta es la introducción . En ella, el punto de vista que vas a plantear debe quedar claro y sin duda alguna. Algunas frases o conectores que puedes usar para ello son los siguientes:

• believe that / Some / many people feel – cree que / Algunas / muchas personas sienten
• As I see it – a mi modo de ver
• It is generally agreed that – en general se cree que
• According to – según
• It seems to me that – me parece que

En Segundo lugar pero igual de importante son los argumentos empleados para este tipo de redacción. Estos deben ser organizados en dos grupos o tres, dependiendo de la cantidad del contenido.

La idea es exponer de forma detallada en los argumentos, el punto de vista que se va a plasmar bien sea a favor o en contra. Algunos ejemplos que se pueden emplear son los siguientes:

• I belive that – creo que
• For example – por ejemplo
• In my opinion – en mi opinion
• On the one hand – por una parte
• Because of this – debido a esto

En tercer lugar, la conclusión . Debe ser manejada con mucho detalle y palabras adecuadas ya que es aquí donde se expresa el final del artículo redactado. Algunas palabras, conectores o frases que puedes emplear al momento de realizar la conclusión son las siguientes:

• To sum up – para resumir
• In conclusion – en conclusión
• Whereas – mientras que
• However – sin embargo

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