How to Write a Comment: Beginner's Guide

This page offers a simplified approach to comment writing for English learners. It breaks down the process into manageable steps, making it easier for beginners to grasp the concept.

The guide emphasizes:

• Forming an opinion on the given topic
• Developing three supporting arguments
• Providing reasons and examples to back up arguments
• Using appropriate phrases throughout the comment

The structure remains similar to the advanced guide:

1. Introduction: Explain the topic's importance and engage the reader
2. Main Body: Present three arguments in a logical order with examples
3. Conclusion: Summarize thoughts and clearly state the final opinion

Example: The guide provides a sample comment about school uniforms, demonstrating how to apply the structure and use appropriate language.

Highlight: The beginner's guide encourages students to start by taking notes and organizing arguments by importance before writing.

Useful Phrases for Comment Writing

This page provides an extensive list of phrases to enhance comment writing in English. These phrases are categorized to help students structure their comments more effectively and express their ideas clearly.

Categories of phrases include:

1. Referring to the topic/lead-in
2. Sequencing ideas
3. Providing examples
4. Making comparisons
5. Giving reasons
6. Outlining facts
7. Concluding the comment

Highlight: The guide advises students to choose and study specific phrases that they find most useful for their writing.

Example: For sequencing ideas, suggested phrases include "Firstly," "Secondly," "Thirdly," and "Moreover, I believe that..."

Vocabulary: "Lead-in" is used again here, reinforcing its importance in comment writing.

This comprehensive list of phrases serves as a valuable resource for students looking to improve their comment writing skills in English, providing them with a variety of ways to express their thoughts and structure their arguments effectively.

How to Write a Comment: Advanced Guide

This page provides a detailed overview of writing a comment in English at an advanced level. It emphasizes the importance of developing a clear opinion and supporting it with three well-reasoned arguments.

Key points include:

• Developing a personal opinion on the topic
• Finding three supporting arguments
• Providing reasons and examples for each argument
• Using appropriate phrases to structure the comment

The guide breaks down the comment structure into three main parts:

1. Introduction: Clearly state the topic and its importance
2. Main Body: Present three relevant arguments with supporting examples
3. Conclusion: Summarize thoughts and restate opinion clearly

Highlight: The guide stresses the importance of starting with notes, researching key words, and organizing arguments by relevance.

Example: For the introduction, suggested phrases include "Recently, there was a discussion about..." and "In the following I'd like to comment on whether..."

Vocabulary: "Lead-in" refers to an introductory statement that provides context and captures the reader's interest.