Introduction

Contectualised the topic:

 over the last few decades/years, but particularly in this day and age, Regarding/
given the fact that…. has become/(cause/spark) such a great deal of heated
debate.
 the debate on/about/regarding/concerning….has been ranging(with fury)
 Recently...

helpful introductions:
 The idea/notion/concept/view….seems/tends/appear to be…..an increasingly
widespread problem.., on the face of it(at a first glance).
 The topic/debate of...is an interesting one to ponder(is certainly food for
thoughts)
 This issue of….causes(sparks) a great deal of heated debate, given the fact
that...is very much in the fore
 It is often assumed
 Many(Some people/supporters-opponents/Counterpart/conservatives/ liberals
/critics/ tradicionalists)
/advocates/argue/contend/Maintain/opine/claim/say/think/believe, myself
included,that
 All too many(-) think
 The assumption that… is being called into question(To call into question).
 While there may be some advantages(and i have some sympathy with) of this
aproach.
 it is commonplace today that/for
 On the face of it, this argument seems fair and just. However, when we look at it
deeple, there are other issues revealed. It exposes a whole host of issues.

finish the introduction- not give my opinion

 In this essay, I will discuss both(perspectives) points of view and give my own
personal opinion with relevant examples...
 As I shall argue(go on to suggest), there are possitives and negatives for each
(Not my opinion, just a general view). In this essay, I would like to evaluate/
discuss these and give my own personal opinion.
 In this essay we will dicuss these issues and offer possible solutions.
 In this essay, I will explore(rather than see or show) probable reasons for this
along with(coupled with/as well as/together with) offering possible solutions.
 some are of the opinion that...
Body

1st paragraph
 In the first instance, let us begin by looking at the root cause of the problem(as
to why). This can be put down to a whole host of explanations. One of the
principle reasons (for) that can be identified/ pinned down is that

 By the same token, by a similar token (in much the same way, similarly)...As a
result of.../ as a consequence(-)
 Completely different from/compare with/ as against/ in comparison with that of
the past
 At first glance/ on the face of it/ at first sight.
 at this stage, such a change will involve(be) more expense than….(those in
charge think)
  will constitute/build/create the grounds/the rudiments/the base/ the foundation
of future developments
 lost the topic: we disgress. Coming back to the topic of….
 give an example: A prime(+-)/classical(-) example being that/coming …
 Therefore/Hence/ thus, As a direct result(+ or -)/consequence(-)
 to channel money/effort/energy into….to pour money/effort/energy into
 squander- is pouring in passive
 paradoxically enough,

2sd paragraph
 This in turn leads to/ resulted in/ drives to(NO, WRONG NOT USE)
 having said that, however,...
 This idealistic point of view is very attractive and clear-cut, but it is hard to judge
whether it is in fact realistic/correct(possible to apply).
 As ever, we do not act until the damage is done, and now we find ourselves
having to combat/ deal with an almost irreversible issue.
 However, even so… one cannot deny the fact that it is worthwhile (worhtless)
keeping certain..
 Much as I dislike this idea/concept,i would find myself having to admit that/ one
cannot deny that
 much as i like this idea, one cannot deny that it also has some disadvantages
that need to be pointed out
 Although i have some sympathy with the idea( I think it may have some
disadvantages that needs to be highlighted(pointed out…).
 It is only now that we are waking up to the problem..and thinking about possible
solution to tackle this issue/problem.
 to face a problem
 the rapid pace of advances in..
 little thought was give to...until we find ourselves having to act before a
complete disaster occur.
 It makes the assumption that… and now, it is being called into question.
 As I shall argue/ go on to suggest…this is not the whole truth(picture).

 having said that, however, although this (idealistic) point of view/ idea and
sounds pretty fair and just, it is not so much realistic.

it is not so much….as….
 it is not only this.., but also...
 It is no longer a case of just being good, young people are expected to be top
rate.
 the matter is not just in the hands of...

put a question- we should ask ourselves a question

we should pose a question/ all of this poses an important
question...
 it can largely comes down to the fact that...
Conclusion
-All in all, by way of conclusion, I firmly believe that it is only by….can we ever hope to
(can we ever success in…)
-we should move toward a world in which
-From my own personal standpoint/perspective, I firmly believe…(or as…)
--All in all, by way of conclusion, many approaches can be made to address the issue.
Thus, I would mantain that…(it is only by following the above avenue)
-this will happend if efforts are made/need/called for in order to
maintain/combat/readdress the imbalance/ this, we should channel all our energy to….