Useful Phrases for Essays

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses useful phrases for essays, particularly in formal writing situations such as exams (IELTS, FCE, CAE), theses, and reports. These phrases help to enhance the written English and indicate a better understanding of the language. The speaker categorizes the phrases into sections such as expressing an opinion, commonly held views, saying what other people think, and referring to sources. Some examples of phrases include 'it's probably true to say that', 'it is widely believed that', 'there are those who argue that', and 'all the evidence suggests that'. These phrases can be used to introduce viewpoints, highlight commonly held beliefs, present counterarguments, and support arguments with sources.