FCE Writing · Part 1 · Essay

 Structure

1. Title: it must capture the reader's attention. 

2. Introduction:  introduce the subject in a general way 

2. Paragraph 2: is about the 1st idea about the subject

3. Paragraph 3: is about the 2nd idea about the subject

4. Paragraph 4: is about you own idea

5. Conclusion: sums up the previous ideas exposed and in a way it is linked to the title (it answers the question of the title or makes a reference to it)

Other tips:

Using a question as a title is a good way to catch the reader's attention.

Use advanced expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms and collocations.

You will be rewarded if you use linkers such as: whereas, however, yet, despite...

Use slightly formal or neutral language. 

Give information, compare, contrast and finally give your opinion.

Concerning content and keeping it short: read the task and do exactly what it says. 

Spend some time planning, that will make your work more effective.

Find here a detailed guide to plan and write you essay: How to write an essay for FCE