Learn: have you ever had a strong opinion about something and wanted others to understand your point of view? Or maybe you enjoy telling stories and explaining why certain experiences matter? An essay gives you the chance to do exactly that — to put your thoughts into words in a clear, structured way. An essay shows how you think, how you organise ideas, and how you can convince or inform a reader.
Watch the video about the structure of the essay:
Key Takeaways:
Every essay has the same core parts:
Introduction (1 paragraph)
Body (2—3 paragraphs)
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Introduction (1 paragraph)
Body (2—3 paragraphs)
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Introduction = 3 steps
Hook — first sentence that grabs attention (better with a strong statement or surprising fact, not just a question).
Background information — brief context so the reader understands the topic (history, importance, controversy, etc.).
Thesis statement — always the last sentence of the introduction; the main idea of the entire essay.
Hook — first sentence that grabs attention (better with a strong statement or surprising fact, not just a question).
Background information — brief context so the reader understands the topic (history, importance, controversy, etc.).
Thesis statement — always the last sentence of the introduction; the main idea of the entire essay.
Body paragraphs = develop and support the thesis
Use arguments, details, examples, descriptions.
Longer essays may include expert opinions, quotations, or sources.
In short essays (like tests), focus on clear, relevant development.
Use arguments, details, examples, descriptions.
Longer essays may include expert opinions, quotations, or sources.
In short essays (like tests), focus on clear, relevant development.
Conclusion = 2 steps
Summarise main points and restate the thesis (remind the reader of your main idea).
End with impact — finish with a strong or interesting final statement, just as strong as your opening.
Summarise main points and restate the thesis (remind the reader of your main idea).
End with impact — finish with a strong or interesting final statement, just as strong as your opening.
Watch the video about the basics:
Key Takeways:
Types of Charts and Graphs
Pie chart — looks like a pie, shows proportions.
Bar graph — uses bars to compare categories.
Line graph — shows changes over time using lines.
Scatter graph — uses dots to show relationships.
Pie chart — looks like a pie, shows proportions.
Bar graph — uses bars to compare categories.
Line graph — shows changes over time using lines.
Scatter graph — uses dots to show relationships.
Describing Movement
If the line goes up — sales are increasing, rising, or growing.
If the line goes down — sales are decreasing, falling, or dropping.
Steady growth = slow, continuous rise.
Sharp fall/drop = sudden, fast decrease.
If the line goes up — sales are increasing, rising, or growing.
If the line goes down — sales are decreasing, falling, or dropping.
Steady growth = slow, continuous rise.
Sharp fall/drop = sudden, fast decrease.
The highest point is a peak.
The lowest point is simply the lowest point.
The lowest point is simply the lowest point.
Trends
A trend is a general direction of change (upward trend, downward trend).
Example: “There was an upward trend in sales throughout 2017 until the new year, when a sharp downward trend appeared.”
A trend is a general direction of change (upward trend, downward trend).
Example: “There was an upward trend in sales throughout 2017 until the new year, when a sharp downward trend appeared.”
In short:
To describe statistical data in English, you need to:
To describe statistical data in English, you need to:
(1) know the type of chart;
(2) describe movements (up, down, steady, sharp);
(3) identify highs and lows;
(4) comment on overall trends.
Atsauce:
Smrt English "Basic Essay Structure" on youtube.com
ZAGAZIG MEDICINE "How to talk about charts and graphs" on youtube.com