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   Tips for Writing Essays in English (Even If It's Not Your First Language) Writing essays in English can be intimidating, especially when it’s not your first language. However, it becomes much easier when you understand the purpose of your writing, choose the right topic, and design a clear outline. These are the foundation of every essay. It is important to recognize that each type of essay whether it's argumentative, informative, persuasive, or cause-and-effect requires a different structure. That’s why the very first step is to identify what you want to share, select a topic, and understand the purpose behind your writing. Once you’ve done that, the next step is to familiarize yourself with vocabulary related to your topic . For example, if your essay is about society, you should look up vocabulary commonly used when discussing politics, social issues, or the environment. If you're writing about animals or the weather, immerse yourself in the specific terms used in t...

  How I Organize My Writing Process Writing is more than just putting words on a page, it’s about sharing a message, expressing ideas, and connecting with the audience. My writing process has developed with time and experience, and today I follow a clear structure that helps me stay focused and creative. In this essay, I’ll explain how I organize my writing process based on personal experience and the type of writing I want to produce.  The first thing I focus on is what I want to share . This means I ask myself: What do I want my audience to take away from this piece of writing? Whether it’s a message, a feeling, or specific information, identifying this purpose helps me stay on track. It also helps me connect with my audience by keeping their needs and interests in mind. After that, I decide what type of essay I’m going to write . I consider whether it should be informative, argumentative, persuasive, or a cause-and-effect essay. This is important because each type of ess...

 Quote: "Not even a single scar came from the enemy. Read that again." Have you ever read something and felt it hit right where your heart is still healing? This quote did that for me. At first, it sounds simple, but it reveals something uncomfortable and real: The deepest scars don’t always come from the people we label as “enemies.” Sometimes, they come from the people we love. Let’s pause there. Why does it hurt more when the damage comes from someone close? A friend. A family member. Someone you trusted. It’s confusing, right? Because these are the people who care about you and yet, they sometimes cause harm through harsh words, silence, or repeated mistakes. It’s not always intentional. Sometimes they don’t realize what they’re doing. But other times… maybe they do. And that’s where the pain multiplies. “Is this someone I need to set a boundary with? Or is this someone I need to pray for and understand better?” This quote makes me reflect on how we often prepare ou...

  Has the internet positively or negatively impacted human society?   The internet is a global system of communication, that was released around 1960 and the develop of new technology has contributed and has allowed that all people already have electronic device, therefore it is easier for them to access the internet, even children from 3 to 10 years old already have their own device which was not like that before, although technology is advancing there are aspects in which they are good and others are not, in general, the internet has changed the lives of human beings over the years, and it has come to make our life easier but at the same time has bad consequences and there are two things that comes along with the internet, positive or negative change? We are going to find these actions through experience and cases that have had a positive impact or negative impact in the society. And this leads us to think if we really are using it in a good way or if we are using it in a ba...

  A teacher might ban cell phones from the classroom to avoid distractions while maintaining students' focus on learning. Could banning cell phones from the classroom be the key to a more focused learning process? A teacher plays an important role in the student learning process, and can therefore ban cell phones from students in order to create an environment without distractions. With a technological device students are able to do several things that disturb the classroom, such as unauthorize use, chatting, cheating. These behaviors are very common in a classroom and if the teacher wants to create an environment that supports students’ success, banning cell phones from the classroom might be necessary. The teacher might ban cell phones to capture student’s attention, in order to create a focused learning process: distractions of texts, calls, video games, to avoid cheating, unauthorized used, to maintain a proper environment. First, if a student uses a cell phone in a class...

  Vegetarians may encounter health issues that prevent them from being healthier than meat eaters. Firstly, vegetarians may not meet the necessary amino acids, protein, and vitamins that the human body needs. 1 According to a report from Self Hack by Joe Cohen (2023), Vegetarians lack amino acids that are essential, and if vegetarians don’t have a proper diet to supplement these amino acids, they may encounter health issues. 2 This shows how vegetarians cannot be healthy if they lack of essential components for the body. 3 Consequently, there is a risk of fracture and anemia when vegetarians lack of amino acids such as lysine and methionine. 4 Research conducted by Lauren David (2021) explains how lysine helps the body to produce protein which make the muscle grow and repair among others aspects. Meanwhile, methionine like lysine is essential to produce protein, but helps to break down lips and fats as well. 5 Since the human body cannot produce these amino acids on its own,...