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5 tips to improve your writing 1) Don't use Contractions such as; don't, can't, shouldn't use; do not cannot should not 2) Avoid there is/ there are There are many issues that students face at university Students face many issues at university 3) Don't use common words such as; really, very, a lot, so 4) Use active voice instead of passive 5)Use strong verbs

I’ll help you out if you’re taking notes. 0:29 Do not use contractions 1:40 Avoid using there is/there are 3:05 Avoid using really/very/a lot 6:06 Use active voice instead of passive voice 9:00 Use strong verbs

Essays literally are my weakness. They also scare me a lot. 😭

It's ironic that in spoken English we use long sentences to sound smart, but in written English we achieve that result with short sentences.

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wow i was never taught this kind of stuff at my highschool, surprised i got the grades i did in English

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1.do not use contractions ex.don't can't shouldn't 2.avoid there is &there are 3.don't use really ,a lot ,so &very 4.use active voice 5.use strong verbs

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I think you can learn from this free video than from the $91 book I had to buy for my English class.

I always tought Passive voice was more formal than active voice. Thanks!!

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Ironic actually, short sentences are powerful, to the points, thanks Emma, you are something else.😊

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Thank you teacher Emma! i will follow your suggestions now i am going to write a different way to express my ideas

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The most important is I have learned even a little bit of knowledge the proper use [WORDs] in academic writing, Thank you, Emma, for this video

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Short, simple, and educational. I was making at least three of the mistakes every single time that I wrote a formal letter. Thanks!

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Thank you so much. I can use these tips for my students and my own essay. These tips apply to writing in other languages too.

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Great tips! I also say avoid using phrasal verbs. For example: give up = forfeit; go down = decrease; do over = repeat. This usually improves formality. It also helps shorten sentences, like your tips #2, #4 and #5. Simplicity is key :)

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So HELPFUL OMG Tips for writing: 1. Avoid contractions 2. Avoid there is/there are (sentence become stronger to the point) 3.Avoid really, very, a lot, so (weakens writing) Use “many” or “much” ex:Much of the time is wasted 4. Have subject, verb, object 5.Use strong verbs When you see verb and noun (try to use verb) Example 1 : he gave assistance -> He assisted Ex 2: made an objection -> He objected (Does the noun have verb form?)

Thank you for the academic writing lesson. Your video is very helpful.

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Thank you. This makes sense. I want to share my writing skill. Someone reply to me any mistakes and give me a rating. Don't use emotion. Use logic. Mark's about to be attacked by a great white. Jack tries throw a rock at the great whites nose to avoid Mark, but failed. Jack tries it second time and hits the great whites nose, but there's a strange difference. The great white does not quit. "Jack!" Mark shouted. "Grab the harpoon! It's right behind you!" Jack takes the harpoon with a grunt. "Throw it to the great white!" He shouted. "I can't!" Jack replied. "Why not?"Mark asked. "It's too heavy!" Jack replied. "Just throw it Jack!" Mark screamed. "This great white is about to shred my life!" Jack throws the harpoon with all of his power. The harpoon did not hit the great whites nose, but it's eye. The great white swam away with blood trails in the sea. Mark swam to the shore safely. "Are you ok Mark? Ow," Jack asked in pain. "Yeah I'm ok," Mark replied. "My arm is sore," said Jack. "Well. It was worth to save a friends life," said Mark. "Yeah,"Jack replied.

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A nice refresher, thx! Many of these can be summed up as: avoid redundancy.

really helpful, thanx a lot

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Thank you very much for these tips! I've been delving into the translation business, and your tips have been of great assistance. I'm especially guilty of (over)using "there is/are ...", so now I look specifically for these two once my drafts are done.

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great tips. really great tips. i tried and used a couple of times this testing and training in writing and my texts began look very different, it looked like some govr statement :) and that was the goal i wanted. thanks for explaination. And guys - just make yourself to train more and more, train writing speaking listenin and reading with your great efforts - its hard and not a lovely doing but do it untill exam and know that after this you will relax as never before :) motivate yourself and know one single main thing - everything will be ALRIGHT !!! Cheers

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1. Avoid using *contractions* 2. Avoid using *there is/there are* 3. Avoid using *alot, really, very, so* 4. Instead of using *passive voice* use *action voice* ➡️subject, verb then the object 5. Use *strong verbs* Just for easier reference for u guys and myself Don’t need thank me😜 I’m like alr over the age of learning grammar but I’m learning cuz I just got a borderline pass of 50+ for English but I need to get 70+ to graduate my school and get into the school that I want

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