Written assignment: For and against essay 190-220 words. 4 paragraphs. Formal language (no contractions or colloquial expressions)


Topics (choose one):

  1. Going to work abroad: an exciting opportunity or a scary one?
  2. Being a senior software engineer/developer: a dream or a nightmare?
  3. Online professional development courses (IT, coding, data science, design): cutting edge courses from top universities  or a waste of time?
  4. Topic of your own choice (connected with IT or future job)


Example: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/c1-writing/against-essay-about-online-communication

Tips:

  1. Read the question carefully. Respond to all ideas in it or all parts of it.
  2. Plan your ideas first and then choose the best ones.
  3. Introduce your essay by restating the question in your own words.
  4. Show understanding of both sides of the argument.
  5. Use linking words to connect your ideas.
  6. Draw your conclusion from the main ideas in your essay. Don't introduce new ideas at the end.