How to Write Better Essays! - C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency Cambridge English exam preparation

In this video, I give 5 tips on how to improve your English writing skills.
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In the Cambridge English exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency), you are required to write an essay and one other composition, so you need to be able to express your ideas in a cohesive way using complex sentences. These tips will help you with that.
Even if you're not preparing for an English exam, it's useful to know these grammatical structures which will help to level up your English writing.
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Ben Gill
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[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

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[@andrealiendo]

1. Compound sentences 2. Relative clauses 3. Inversion 4. Cleft sentences 5. Passive voice Bonus tip: cohesive devices Thanks Ben

[@rebecka4049]

hahahha I have my exam tomorrow at 8 AM, I did not study and let's just pray and hope that I pass.

[@r1nnegan391]

What happend? You did well?

[@godSPARDA1995]

Did you pass?

[@rebecka4049]

@@godSPARDA1995 I passed C2!!! 1 point from getting a grade B

[@rebecka4049]

@@r1nnegan391 yup, i got the certificate of C2 :)

[@godSPARDA1995]

@@rebecka4049 congrats!!!👏👏👏

[@miguelmelo8735]

One more time you proved to BE One of the best TEACHERS by giving your clear and excellent examples and simultaneously developing and boosting our confidence thank you TEACHER BEN GILL!!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks for your lovely comment, Miguel 🙂👍

[@kapilpatel2897]

Not for one time, Every time 💯

[@who-is-this-user]

GREAT explanation Ben!

[@jaroslavmaler]

Hey Ben! I want to thank you for the free content you are creating for us. I find not only your tips, but also your strategies and overall knowledge of the exam really helpful. It really helped me in my preparation for the C1 Advanced exam (and surprisingly I passed with grade A!!!). I wish you all the best and I also wish luck to anyone who is going to take the exam in the future!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks for your comment, Jaroslav!

[@JordanRiosJordins]

This was actually very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@user-em4kh9gb1l]

I love your lessons. If I pass my test, I will be eternally grateful.

[@sarahernanparis7098]

Thank you for this piece of advice. Amy! 😄😍

[@saniahrahmah6074]

A huge thanks to you for sharing with us a guide to writing in English effectively!!

[@xilianarodriguez7016]

Thanks! Very clear and straightforward! Excellent tips.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks Xiliana 🙂

[@emiliavizireanu1230]

The best and always welcomed ! As I said lots of times , your contents are undoubtedly high quality ! Accuracy and intellectual honesty are the adjectives describing your channel . Thank you , teacher Ben !

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thank you, Emilia! I always appreciate your comments 🙂

[@softwareengineer8923]

Thanks for such an amazing video, i will use these tactics in exam i will take tomorrow.

[@erasmomelo9575]

Ben, congrats on your job. You're an amazing teacher.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I appreciate that!

[@monicakopycka1721]

Brilliant tips, Ben. Thank you very kindly.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@Crisguay]

Hi Ben! I'm here once again because I've become a huge fan of your channel. What I like most about it is the way you make everything easier for us, your students. Not only do I appreciate your crystal clear pronunciation, but also the contents as well as your outstanding explanations. By following your powerful tips, my English is expected to continue to grow and grow, yet I need to get out of my comfort zone and I'm ready to do so thanks to your encouragement plus your generous dedication, time and effort, which are priceless! ✌

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Go for it, Cristina! Don't think twice 🙂

[@Crisguay]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. 💪💪😊

[@gabrielhernandezdellepiane2603]

Thanks for sharing those marvelous tips! They will help us to boost our writing skills. Cheers

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@mariaisabelperez1661]

You not only give the best tips but also teach perfectly. Thaks Ben, XOXO

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thank you 🙂

[@rash9892]

Quality at its best❤

[@giovannaquilici2194]

Thank you for sharing this useful video, finally someone who cleverly explains how to write a good composition for these exam, however we have to practice more and more to become confident with these words. Please show other videos as useful as this one! 👍👌

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, practise is essential. Glad you liked the video

[@lizmarle69]

Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@robertabertogna6135]

wonderful! thank u!

[@fleurblanche7642]

This super professional Thank you

[@melinapapd]

Thank you so much ! Thank you for sharing this useful video. You are the best ! 👌👍👌

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you liked it 🙂

[@mbitukoruamurumbua3107]

These are amazing tips. Much gratitude.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@byronbriones3122]

I really like the way you teach. Thank you so much for this great video.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂 Glad you like the videos

[@erminiafedeli4173]

Invaluable tips for writing, superb! And I did not know that 'investment' was uncountable. Thank you Ben.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, it can be countable and uncountable

[@anacastell8499]

So useful, thank you so much

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're very welcome!

[@5ll3x]

These tips are gold

[@arzuhanaltn4614]

If you don't want to lose it, use it. Thank you, Ben! Very useful hints!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

That's it! Use it or lose it 🙂

[@nitidsangchai5723]

I just added your channel into my favorite learning English tools. Please, keep doing this channel because it’s useful and helps me a lot to improve my English skills. By the way, I will recommend your useful videos to my friends too.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Great... Thanks!

[@Algazhan]

Just found your channel, looks very useful) keep it up!🙌

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I will!

[@fernandomarquez365]

¨Climate change, which has been an issue for many decades, will continue to be a problem.¨.... Appositive = which has been and issue for many decades or extra information. Thanks Ben I am an English teacher but I am still learning about my own mistakes (I am teaching English with my American accent). Hello form Mexico City and God bless you always and forever

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@bilfilay]

Very helpful! Thankyou Sir!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@dilyanaaleksandrova2541]

Thank you!

[@creativegrg]

NOT ONLY you proved that u are a good teacher but also helped a lot of people out there😉🌝

[@fallout8516]

Shouldn't the correct usage of inversion be "Not only *did you prove* "?

[@koregdiev]

I appreciate your help Mr

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@CarlosMiau]

cheers professor for d tips :) have a nice day x

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You too!

[@LexCountry]

I'm spanish and i preparing the C1 Pearson exam. Your pronunciation is very clear without exaggerating the accent very natural i understand all that you talk. Thanks i hear you like a podcast and i learn some useful language skills, vocabulary and writing tips. You're now my favourite english teacher on youtube👍

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Wow! Thanks 🙂

[@giusifaldarini1279]

Hi Ben, thank you very much for your videos!! They're extremely useful and precious to me. I would like to ask you if you might explain me the difference in the use of WHICH and THAT in the relative clauses. Tank you for your help

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I made a video on that 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2opZ1pYpxggNE

[@shna4869]

Thanks for techniques

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@vitoriavalelussari7490]

I have a proficiency test in a couple of hours and I was extremely nervous about the writing part, since I haven't practiced in a few years. Watching your video made me more confident and hopeful, so thank you very much for your tips! It really helped! ❤

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Best of luck. I'm glad my video helped!

[@wenycv9492]

How did it go?

[@vitoriavalelussari6109]

@@wenycv9492 I passed!! 🥳 It was a bit hard to find a few connection words, but it all worked out in the end!

[@just_a_person2717]

@@vitoriavalelussari6109 I’m so glad you passed!! What grade do you have?

[@eirlys4881]

Thank you so much for this useful video 💓💓

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

My pleasure 😊

[@eirlys4881]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. 💞💞💞💞💞

[@atenazobeidi6485]

Thanks a lot, I have written many essay but I don't know how to correct them

[@margaretvichou4945]

Really interesting and useful tips

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad you found them useful, Margaret 🙂

[@fadefade986]

Really helpful

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Glad to hear that

[@zhanerkezeilbekova5647]

I am wondering, why I haven't been watching your videos 🤔 Please post more

[@diegocf6919]

Ben, let me tell you that you are a goated english teacher.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're very kind 🙂

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

U hit the nail on the head, I hate writing either in spanish or English. It goes without saying one more useful video, thanks

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@lightstar.L.K]

After I finished watching whole video, therefore, I decided to subscribe on ur channal and follow all ur stuff..

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Great! Welcome 🙂

[@Dave-sy4gt]

Thank you so much for the tips I just passed c1 exam🎉

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Congratulations!

[@user-rk1sh9wy2e]

hi, can you recommend some writing books for c1/c2 ? Thank you

[@ammaralrufaye9444]

Dear Ben..first I appreciate your effort, however, you've a lot of lessons that I can't catch up with, anyway, I'll never give up and will try..🙂

[@abfr48]

Thanks

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@branebng]

Hi Ben! What do you think about MacMillan's Grammar&Vocabulary as main books for studying in preparation for the Cambridge First or Advanced exams? Are they appropriates (maybe combined with a Cambridge's Trainer)? Thank you a lot for your very useful videos.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Do you mean Destination Grammar and Vocabulary?

[@branebng]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Exactly. More precisely, i was comparing Macmillan's Destination B2 and Destination C1 with Cambridge's Grammar&Vocabulary for First and for Advanced, all of which seems less "scholastic" and more "to the point" than books like those part of the Complete or Objective series, where you find a lot of pictures that in my opinion are useless or even annoying. What do you think about that? Thank you again.

[@abhilashb7922]

Ben sir🙏

[@shna4869]

I already received C2 level in my writing

[@louise9114]

I have my cambridge C1 exam tomorrow at 8 AM let’s hope that this will help me 😪

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

I hope so!

[@wadimwadimow5439]

Is it grammatically accurate to say “The Earth is believed getting warmer”?

[@user-lg5hm6bs5w]

Hi Ben) Thank you for the video, those are really helpful tips for the writing part. I have one question about the third tip which is inversion. So, you gave an inversed example 'not only can we reduce our carbon footprint by taking public transport, but also by eating less meat.' correct me if I am wrong, but I thought that by putting 'not only' before 'can we reduce our carbon footprint' means that after 'but also' we have to put similar clause in terms of meaning. For example, 'not only can we reduce our carbon footprint by taking public transport but also save a lot of money'. So, in this case, not only we reduce... but also save. Alternatively, we could say 'we can reduce our carbon footprint not only by... but also eating less meat'. Am I wrong?)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Both sentences are correct but with emphasis on different aspects of the first clause

[@carinapusteblume9039]

Should have watched this video before taking the exam. I didn't learn at all for C2 and enrolled on a whim as a personal challenge. Took the exam in march and just got my results. Writing was my lowest score at 202, which brought my overall grade down to a C. I missed a B by 2 points... -.-

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Congratulations!

[@safeena2886]

Hello sir Do you have provide any online course for better writing skills?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Not yet

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[@silviacoraly833]

Hi Ben🌈

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Silvia!

[@cspoke8937]

Damn had the exam yesterday, unfortunate timing lol

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😆🤷🏻‍♂️

[@norarodriguez1704]

We call the connectors 'the FANBOYS' so that students can realize which are they. I found this video pretty interesting!❣️

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@Noelito40]

Whilst linkers/connectors are, indeed, essential, be careful not to go overboard! Not every sentence needs to start with a linker!

[@henneth7647]

Ben you r the jesus christ of teaching english, please dont stop!!

[@leeglen1889]

you didn't explain the difference between the two cleft exaples you gave.

[@saydamideyildirim2268]

NOTES TO MYSELF: 1. Use compound sentences: combination of basic sentences: means sentences with two or more subjects. Connect with but, yet, nor, because, for, or. 2. More Relative Clauses: defining/non-defining : who whose that which where when. Climate change, which has been an issue for many decades, will.. _ non-defining güzel ve kullanması uydurabilmesi yaratabilmesi güzzel. 3. Inversion: Grammer area? Dozens of .. By … + ing. By taking but also .. not only can we … değş tokuş 4. Cleft sentence: It is education, that needs more investment. (More investment should be done in the education area demek yerine). 5. Passive voice: It is believed that climate change.. (Scientists believe that demek yerine) 6. Cohesive devices: Howeverr, Nevertheless, Moreover, Furthermore, In contrast. FLOW IS THE KEY. FLOW IS THE GOAL. THANK YOU VERY MUCH BEN TEACHER!! 🎉❤

[@shna4869]

But I need more techniques

[@charcoaled9803]

Good day, sir! Thank you so much for the tips! The only thing that truly saddens me is that no one actually (not even our teachers) take time to correct my essays and give construcive criticisms. So, I feel like I'm stuck with my mediocre level of writing since I don't know what to improve at all. Is there any way where I could send my papers for correction online? I badly need it.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You can join my Exam Academy via the link in the video description 👍

[@charcoaled9803]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. ok sir, thank you!

[@adrianasanchezbejar1619]

me watching this the night before lolzjshdnsjz

[@eleonoraparrella2931]

si o megl'

[@YOUSIFFADELYousif]

Tomorrow, I have writing test hahah. Pray for allah

[@Poehee77]

Tip one mnemonic: FANBOYS😊

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

👍

[@kingfoudomilani]

hello mr ben do u by any chance have sister named ross

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

No. My sister is not called Ross

[@kingfoudomilani]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. thank u for the answer u have earned new subscriber and i.ll keep looking for ross gill 👍

[@pulatxaytbayev4195]

Извините Я Вас не понял!!! Узбекистан!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

?

[@e-nglish635]

Unfortunately, you speak only about the language itself. No information about criteria of the writing part!

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

This is pretty much the worst writing advice I have ever heard. "Use passive voice." For what reason other than slide by a few extra words that your reader can then sleep to? "Make your sentences longer and more arduous to get through." Um, no. This is what academics do when they really have nothing to say and they want to turn a trivial point into a lulling bit of nonsense that leads Alice down the rabbit hole. If you are going to give advice, try giving good advice.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi! This video is for learners of English as a second language who are mostly preparing for the Cambridge English exams. The advice I give is based on the marking criteria the examiners use. We're not trying be Bukowski here. 🙂

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. I have never heard anyone ever recommend using passive voice. I don't buy into the whole thing where people claim it is evil, but it does do one thing I always recommend avoiding: using more words than you have to. The example sentence you used was horrible (I'll play it back in a minute). I taught comp 95/99 at a university where kids had to take the non-credit comp series to learn to pass the entrance exam they failed. I didn't try to get them to beef stuff up and make it boring. The opposite, really.

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. "Add extra, non-defining information..." That's a tragedy. Never just plow words in. If this is what the English test wants students to do, the test is teaching the wrong thing.

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Thank you!

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