Writing an Article for the School Magazine

Example:

"You have been asked to write an article for your school magazine on the advantages of learning a second language".

The following ideas and possible organization as an example:

WORK help get a good job get qualificationsEnglish is international language

LEISURE meet new people (students)useful for holidays

FOR INTEREST interesting to learn something new learn different culture

It is often very difficult to start writing simply because you don't know what to say in the first sentence.

It is this first sentence that is so important as it is the reader's introduction to you and your piece of writing.

One way to start an article like this and - one that will get the reader's attention – is to start with a question.

The following are examples:

1 "Have you ever considered the benefits of being able to speak a second language?"

2 "What will your chances of promotion be like at work?

3 "Improve you job prospects, get more from your holidays, and create even more interest in your life!

Does this sound good to you? Because these questions are directed at the reader they have a much greater chance of grabbing attention.

The introduction could continue by introducing the points you are going to look at.

For example: "Have you ever considered the benefits of being able to speak a second language?Your career prospects will improve, it's a great way to meet people from other countries and will challenge your mind."

You can then continue the article covering the three areas.