Advantages and disadvantages essay. Taught by Eng kimhorn

    Advantages and disadvantages essay

 To write this kind of essay we will need to : advance writing skill page 11

 Write an introduction to the topic

 Think of two advantages and write about these with good support

 Think of two advantages and write about these with good support

 Write a short conclusion giving your overall opinion

 Write a minimum of 250 words.

 These chunks are used in the essay to organize ideas

 Nowadays, these days : To introduce general statement about a present trend or situation .

 Let’s begin by looking at… / I will start by looking at…. : To introduce your first set of ideas in the main body.

 Secondly,/ In addition, : To add a similar argument

 Turning to the other side of,/ On the other hand,: To express contrast and guide the readers to the other side of argument.

 Another issue is that…,/ Another problem is that…,: To add another point to support an initial one and strengthen your argument.

 All things considered, /Having looked at both sides,: To lead into your conclusion and opinion at end of your essay.

 Example : These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to do this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

These days, spending time living or studying abroad has been becoming particularly popular because of unemployment or higher qualification need. For many people, especially young adults, the chance to spend an extended period of time oversea is an attractive one. However, there are both pros and cons to decide to do this. In this essay I will discuss some of the reasons why moving abroad is so popular and some of the challenges to be overcome.

I will start by looking at the advantages of moving away. One of the main positives of heading overseas is that it broadens your horizons. What I mean by this is that you have the chance to meet people from different cultural background and learn to deal with foreign customs and food. This can make you more mature, independent, open-minded, and self- confident.

Secondly, moving abroad can lead to better quality of life. Take Cambodian people for an example, hundreds of people for Cambodia has moved to other countries like South Korea, Thailand, Japan, USA, and Singapore because these are places where people can find well paid jobs and have access to higher education with higher standard. Furthermore, by living or studying abroad, you can acquire both professional and educational qualifications as well as language skills, which may improve promotion prospects or better job opportunities are provided on your return. Obviously, the degrees you get from these countries are recognized by the world.

Turning to the other side of the argument, culture shock is a major problem. Many people who spend time living or studying abroad find it hard to cope with the language barrier, the food and general cultural differences. For introverts, it is the biggest and most difficult issue to settle. This is often leads to homesickness and in some cases a sense of isolation.

Another issue is that it can be different to start a new life from scratch. In other words, when you move a broad, you have to make new friends and find your place in the community. This process takes time and can be especially challenging if there is also a language barrier to deal with.

Having looked at both sides, starting life and studying in a foreign country is never easy. You need to weigh up the pros of the promotion opportunities, job opportunities, language acquisition, and the cons of culture shock, loneliness, and language barrier. Personally, I firmly believe that the benefits in terms of personal growth eventually outweigh any negatives.

    A problem and solution essay

 To write this essay you will need to

 Write an introduction to the topic

 Think of three causes of the problem and explain them, giving example where possible

 Describe three solutions to deal with the problem

 Write a short conclusion which gives your view about the topic

 Write a minimum of 250 words.

 Make a plan before you start. It is a good idea to organize the body of the essay like this

 Cause 1 + solution 1

 Cause 2+ solution 2

 Cause 3+ solution 3