REDACCIÓN DE OPINIÓN

1. Cuando tenemos que opinar sobre un tema y solo tenemos una sola opinión bien sea a favor, bien sea en
contra sobre el mismo podemos aplicar el siguiente esquema:
 Párrafo 1: Expresar interés por el tema y presentarlo.
In my opinion …
It is clear that…
This is a very interesting topic because ... It is obvious that…
This topic is very important because … As I see it …
I believe …
I feel …

 Párrafo 2: Ideas a favor o en contra

First,
Firstly,
It is clear that...

 Párrafo 3: La misma línea de ideas a favor o en contra

Second,
Secondly
In addition,...
What is more, We should also think that ...
Another important thing to remember is …
But, we shouldn´t forget that …

 Párrafo 4: Sacar una conclusión

To conclude, I feel
In conclusion, I believe
To sum up, I think
In short, I would say

Entre párrafos hay que dejar doble espacio.

Ejemplo:
TOO MUCH IMPORTANCE IS GIVEN TO TAKING EXAMS AT SCHOOL. Do you agree?
To begin with I would like to say that this is a very interesting topic to talk about.
From my point of view, traditionally schools give more importance to exams than
to evaluating students´ general progress. In my opinion, this teaches children to
memorise, not to think independently.

It is clear that the exam system can be unfair. Some students, due to good luck or
exam technique, get much better marks than other students with similar abilities.
As a result, some students have fewer opportunities for their future.

In addition, many exam questions are simply a memory test. A lot of teachers
concentrate exclusively on ´exam preparation´. Consequently, lessons may become
boring and irrelevant to the real world.

To sum up, I feel that exams are not the best way to test ability. They can be a
memory test and they have a bad influence on teaching. Continuous assessment
would be more effective.
2. Cuando tenemos que opinar sobre un tema y tenemos opiniones a favor y en contra podemos aplicar el
siguiente esquema:
 Párrafo 1: Párrafo 1: Expresar interés por el tema y presentarlo.
In my opinion (el tema que sea) has advantages and
disadvantage.
It is clear that(el tema que sea) has advantages and
disadvantage.
This is a very interesting topic because ... It is obvious that(el tema que sea) has advantages and
disadvantage.
This topic is very important because … As I see it (el tema que sea) has advantages and
disadvantage.
I believe (el tema que sea) has advantages and
disadvantage.
I feel (el tema que sea) has advantages and disadvantage.

 Párrafo 2:
On the one hand (argumentos a favor o en contra)

 Párrafo 3:
On the other hand
Sometimes, however,... (argumentos opuestos a losl expresados en el párrafo 2)
Although ...is true, we should also consider consider ...

 Párrafo 4: volver a comentar que aunque hay ventajas e inconveniente tu conclusión final es....
To conclude, I feel
In conclusion, I believe
To sum up, I think
In short, I would say

Entre párrafos hay que dejar doble espacio.

ejemplo:
THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
To begin with I would like to say that this is a very interesting topic to talk about.
In some cities public transport is subsidised to make it cheaper. However, some
people think it should be completely free. Would this be a positive or negative
thing?

On the one hand, there are some arguments in favour of free public transport.
More people would use it, and consequently cities would be cleaner and safer.
Besides, another advantage is that people would have more money for shopping
and leisure, and so business would benefit.

On the other hand, if all fares were free, taxes would be higher. As a result, some
people might protest. What is more, councils would have to improve services,
which would be expensive.

In conclusion, free public transport has advantages and disadvantages. In my

opinion, it is better to pay if you want a good service.
Algunos conectores a usar dentro de los párrafos son:
1. Para expresar consecuencia: consequently, as a result, therefore, so, because
2. Para expresar suma de ideas: in addition, moreover, what is more, besides
3. Para expresar contraste: however, although, though, in spite of, nevertheless
4. Para expresar propósito: so as to, in order to, so that + nombre
5. Para expresar causa: because of, due to the fact that…
6. Para expresar ejemplos: for example, such as, another reason is …