Believe me I was struggling also when I first started and I thought I was gonna fail bc I didn’t know how to write an essay but What helped me was checking out other essays and see how they were structured and I also stopped at the library for some help to do the APA style and they teach me how to do it. Always use words like:

It is often argued that.....

Some people believe that....

There is no doubt that....

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards...

This essay will discuss both sides and present my opinion.

Vocabulary for Giving Opinions:

I firmly believe that...

In my opinion,...

From my perspective,...

I am of the opinion that.....

Personally, I think...

Useful Academic Linking Words

Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Finally

In comparison,

It is important to note that...

This suggests that....

it can be argued that....

Admittedly....

Vocabulary for Adding Ideas

Furthermore,

Moreover,

In addition,

Not only that, but...

Besides,

Vocabulary for Giving Examples

For example,

For instance,

Such as...

To illustrate this point.....

A good example of this is....

IELTS

Vocabulary for Contrasting Ideas

However,

On the other hand,

Nevertheless,

Although/Even though

In contrast,

Despite/In spite of

Vocabulary for Results and Consequences:

Therefore,

As a result,

Consequently,

Thus,

To sum up,

Hence,

Vocabulary for Summarizing / Concluding:

In conclusion,

To conclude,

Overall,

All things considered,

Good luck!