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FCE essay writing - tips and error corrections

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    Tips on writing essays for Cambridge FCE, functional language and error corrections
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  • Should essay paragraphs have subtitles?
    No! The FCE Report is the only kind of writing that needs subtitles for each paragraph.
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  • Correct it: If public transport would be cheaper, more people would use it.
    If public transport WERE cheaper, more people would use it. (Conditionals are a great way to improve your writing score - memorise the structures!)
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  • Correct it: If the issue will not be addressed soon, the problems will continue to grow.
    If the issue IS not be addressed soon, the problems will... (Conditionals are a great way to improve your writing score - memorise the structures!)
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  • Which of the following should you not include in an essay?
    the passive voice
    phrasal verbs
    linking words
    conditionals
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  • How long do you have to write your essay?
    ~ 40 mins. FCE writing is 90 mins, and you have 2 texts to write, meaning about 45 minutes per text. Ideally, leave 5 minutes per text to check your work.
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