OK, well this is the last module of the course.
We've discussed the importance
of. Avoiding mistakes.
Knowing when you don't know if a phrase is correct or not.
Using only phrases which you know are correct.
Using sentences from a grammar as models to make
your own sentences.
Using a good dictionary like the Cambridge Advanced
Learner's Dictionary.
Collecting phrases that you can use in lots of essays.
Using the British national corpus.
Checking your writing from
different angles. First, the
verbs. Tender prepositions.
Then the adjectives.
Using webcore
OK, so you have a lot of advice.
A lot of resources.
Now we come to the big test.
Can you do it?
Can you write an essay?
With no mistakes in it.
I've provided 8 essay titles.
The essay titles are in the attached document.
In the transcription of these videos.
Choose one. And spend about an hour writing the essay.
Then spend between two and three
hours. Making absolutely sure that there are no
mistakes in it.
Imagine is a big prize.
A million euros.
If there are no mistakes in it.
Then send USA to your partner.
When you receive your partner's essay.
Spend two or three hours checking it.
If you think there is a mistake, you must give evidence.
Evidence based on the dictionary.
The British National Corpus, or Webcor, for example.
You must have good evidence.
Not just your opinion.
But documentary evidence.
Otherwise it's correct.
Innocent until proved guilty.
And of course.
If possible.
Write more than one essay and get it checked.
The more you write.
The more you'll learn.
Hard work.
Yes.
But writing well is hard work.
Doctor Johnson said.
What is written without effort?
Is in general. Read without pleasure.