- I would argue that — a formal way to give your opinion instead of saying “I think.”
“I would argue that the benefits of cheaper public transport outweigh the downsides.” - Many people believe that — used to introduce an opinion that isn’t necessarily your own.
“Many people believe that social media has a negative effect on society.” - Tend to — used to say something is generally true, but not always.
“Young people tend to spend more time online.” - For instance — another way to say “for example” — use both to add variety.
“There are many reasons to study abroad. For instance, you can learn a new language.” - Due to — A formal way to explain a reason — follow it with a noun phrase.
“Due to high housing costs, many people stay at home.” - By contrast — used to highlight a clear difference between two ideas — a stronger alternative to “however.”
“English students pay £9,000 a year. By contrast, Scottish students are fully subsidised.” - As a result of — used to show cause and effect — flexible enough to use at the start or end of a sentence.
“As a result of increased tuition fees, fewer students can afford university.” - Ensure — a formal alternative to “make sure.”
“Students should ensure they have a sufficient level of language before studying abroad.” - Enable — a formal alternative to “allow” — used when something makes a positive outcome possible.
“Scholarships can enable young people from poorer backgrounds to study abroad.” - Individuals — a more formal word for “people” — alternate between the two to show vocabulary range.
“This is particularly difficult for individuals who are on a low income.” - Lack — a concise, formal way to say “not having enough of something.”
“Many developing countries lack the resources to invest in renewable energy.” - Invaluable — extremely valuable.
“The experience gained from living abroad is invaluable.” - Paramount — the most important thing — the top priority above everything else.
“Education is paramount for a successful career.” - Significant — A formal upgrade from “big” or “large”.
“There has been a significant reduction in carbon emissions over the past decade.” - If — used to create conditional sentences, which show the examiner a wider range of grammar.
“If the government provides scholarships, more young people will attend university.”
15 Advanced Words & Phrases for IELTS Essays
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