Can-Do Task: An Advantages and Disadvantages Essay
Task: write a short balanced essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a topic you know.
Notice
- Suggested topics: working from home, social media, living in a big city, learning a language online.
Rule
Your task: Write a short essay (6–10 sentences) with an introduction, one paragraph on advantages, one on disadvantages, and a balanced conclusion. Use at least three discourse markers from this module (however, moreover, on the other hand, despite, etc.).
Practice
- Planning line: which topic will you choose?
Answer: Personal answer — e.g. working from home, social media. - List one advantage and one disadvantage of your topic.
Answer: Personal answer.
Connect
Build strong topic sentences for each paragraph before writing your full essay.
CEFR: Writing — write clear, detailed text presenting arguments for and against a particular point of view.
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