How to write an article

How to write an article

Structure of the article

1 - The title gives a glimpse of what your article will be about. It doesn’t need to be overly creative, but it should be interesting. For example, the following titles are OK:

• “The Best Place to Watch a Movie”

• “Books or TV? My Favourite Activity”

But we can make them a little more interesting and catchy:

• “Where Does the Magic of Movies Happen?”

• “Books or TV: The Ultimate Leisure Debate.”

2 - Introduction - you need to catch your reader’s attention from the beginning. A perfect way to engage the reader right away is to start your introduction with a question or an imagined situation. For instance:

• Have you ever wondered the best way to spend your free time?

• How often do you find yourself reaching for a remote or a book?

• Imagine sitting on your sofa with a bowl of homemade popcorn.

3 - Body

The body of your article is where you answer the task questions. You can do it in one or two paragraphs, and it’s essential that you include all the required information. Some important points to take into account:

• Support your answers with factual information, personal experiences and opinions.

• Use relevant vocabulary, useful expressions and a variety of grammar structures. (modal verbs, possessive ‘s, superlative adjectives, present perfect, second conditional)

• Organise and link the text using appropriate connectors.

4 - Closing Line

Round up your points and give a final thought. A straightforward ending, a compelling suggestion, or even a humorous remark can leave a lasting impression.

• In the end, whether it’s movies or reading, it’s about personal preference.

• So next time you have free time, will you grab a remote or a book?

Useful language

Capturing the reader’s attention:

• Have you ever wondered…?

• How often do you…?

• Are you one of those people who…?

• Imagine if…

• Did you know that…?

• Picture this…

• What if I told you…

• What would you do if…?

Expressing reason, contrast and purpose:

• Contrast: although, however, despite, while

• Reason: to, in order to, so that

• Purpose: because (of), as, since, due to

Introducing a topic:

• When it comes to…

• Regarding…

• On the subject of…

• With respect to.

Sequencing and adding new points or ideas:

• First of all/First/Firstly

• Secondly

• Finally

• Furthermore,

• In addition,

• Moreover,

• Not only… but also,

• What is more, …

• On top of that, …

Giving your opinion:

• In my opinion/view,

• I believe/think/feel that…

• From my perspective,

• Personally, I think…

• It seems to me that…

Giving advice or making suggestions:

• You might want to…

• Have you considered…?

• I’d recommend…

• Why not try…?

• It could be beneficial to…

Introducing a conclusion:

• In conclusion,…

• To sum up,…

• To conclude,…

The Ultimate Travel Destination: Barcelona

Do you love travelling to cities but need help deciding your next destination? Although many people would suggest going to London, Paris or Rome, my favourite is Barcelona.

This Spanish treasure offers an incredible combination of culture, architecture, and entertainment. Can you imagine walking through the historic Gothic Quarter, then relaxing on the Barceloneta beach, and later visiting one of Gaudí’s masterpieces?

In addition, the local cuisine, especially the tapas, is one of the best foods I’ve ever tried. In my opinion, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. I strongly recommend Barcelona to anyone seeking a perfect mix of history and leisure.

If I were you, I’d choose Barcelona. Trust me, it’s worth every moment!