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Guide to Writing Effective Reviews

The document provides guidance on how to write a review in 4 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 introduces the topic being reviewed and provides an overall opinion. Paragraph 2 describes a positive aspect in detail. Paragraph 3 describes a negative aspect in detail. Paragraph 4 recommends whether to experience the topic and who it would appeal to. The review should address the reader directly and use descriptive language when discussing likes and dislikes.

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Guide to Writing Effective Reviews

The document provides guidance on how to write a review in 4 paragraphs. Paragraph 1 introduces the topic being reviewed and provides an overall opinion. Paragraph 2 describes a positive aspect in detail. Paragraph 3 describes a negative aspect in detail. Paragraph 4 recommends whether to experience the topic and who it would appeal to. The review should address the reader directly and use descriptive language when discussing likes and dislikes.

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How to write a REVIEW

• Title: it clearly shows what you’re reviewing


• Paragraph 1: Introduce and describe your experience/summarize your opinion.
Address the reader directly.
• Paragraph 2: Describe a positive aspect, giving details and saying why
• What is most impressive about…
• The best thing about…
• It’s absolutely hilarious/totally thrilling/really gripping/incredibly tasty/truly
astonishing/really inspiring
• It’ll have you on the edge of your seats/wishing for more/coming back for a
second helping
• I was thoroughly convinced/definitely signed up for more/with them all the way
• What I loved/hated about it was
• Paragraph 3: Describe a negative aspect, giving details and saying why
• My only criticism is…
• On the downside…
• It’s absolutely rubbish/totally frustrating/really disappointing/incredibly
frustrating/so gloomy/ bit of a letdown
• It wasn’t exactly Oscar—worthy/five-star dining/Shakespeare’s best works
• You’d be better off giving…else a try/be hard pushed to find a worse…, to be
honest
• My only criticism is…
• On the downside
• What I found frustrating was
• Paragraph 4: Say if you recommend it and who you recommend it for.
• Overall, I highly recommend visiting…
• It’s ideal for…
• I wouldn’t recommend it for people who…
• I’d certainly/definitely/really/strongly recommend it
• Despite the fact that…, I’d still recommend it.
• All in all, …
• Make sure you don’t miss it
• You should definitely give it a go
• In conclusion
• To conclude
• To sum up

1
Shops/Hotels/Places/ Adjectives
Attractions/Events • Badly/well organized
Location • Disappointing
Service • Fascinating
«Overpriced, reasonable prices» • Impressive
Entrance fee • Surprising
Offers • Unusual
«aimed at/designed for/perfect for»

Gadgets/Products
Use
Features
Design
Upgrade
«The best on the market»

Books/Films
Title
Introduction
• The ____ (film) I would like to review
is…
• The last film I saw/book I read was…
Summary and surprising moments
• It’s set in…
• The story is based on…
• It’s about…
• There are many memorable characters
including…
• The main theme of the ___ is…
• What the ____ is saying is…
• The key moments are…
Recommendation
• I would recommend this ___ to anyone
• Although I enjoyed it, I would not
recommend it for…
• It’s one of the best ___ I’ve ever seen
• Although I am not normally keen on
____, I’m glad that I decided to go
• The ____ lifts you out of your everyday
life
• The ___ makes you feel good

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