5 tips to improve your writing

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
  • Want to become a better writer? In this video, I will share five easy and quick tips that will improve writing in formal and academic settings. If you're in college or university or plan to study overseas, this video is for you! Watch the lesson, then take the quiz: www.engvid.com/5-tips-to-impr...
    Next, watch my Top 5 Writing Tips video: • My TOP 5 Writing Tips ...

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  • @tarkang657
    @tarkang657 7 років тому +4774

    5 tips to improve your writing
    1) Don't use Contractions
    such as; don't, can't, shouldn't
    use; do not cannot should not
    2) Avoid there is/ there are
    There are many issues that students face at university
    Students face many issues at university
    3) Don't use common words such as;
    really, very, a lot, so
    4) Use active voice instead of passive
    5)Use strong verbs

    • @vazedashaikh6127
      @vazedashaikh6127 7 років тому +43

      Tarkan Gürpınar Thnks for summarizing.

    • @Hekeepsitclassy
      @Hekeepsitclassy 7 років тому +5

      Safir Semon crap

    • @tarkang657
      @tarkang657 7 років тому +24

      how in the world would you use that in an essay wtf :D:DD:D

    • @claudiavillatoro9982
      @claudiavillatoro9982 7 років тому +27

      definitely some people do, for example, English learners like me. These tips will be helpful for my writing proficiency test, which I am about to take.

    • @muhammadalam6965
      @muhammadalam6965 7 років тому +3

      Tarkan Gürpınar s

  • @cmrandall9151
    @cmrandall9151 8 років тому +3054

    It's ironic that in spoken English we use long sentences to sound smart, but in written English we achieve that result with short sentences.

  • @ishavrisha
    @ishavrisha 3 місяці тому +52

    Watching it in 2024

  • @nathancrotty8115
    @nathancrotty8115 3 роки тому +311

    I’ll help you out if you’re taking notes.
    0:29 Do not use contractions
    1:40 Avoid using there is/there are
    3:05 Avoid using really/very/a lot
    6:06 Use active voice instead of passive voice
    9:00 Use strong verbs

  • @vamsispr1
    @vamsispr1 6 років тому +436

    I'm already a better writer than I was 15 minutes ago, thank you.

  • @detrex3105
    @detrex3105 6 років тому +1530

    I’m using these tips for my selective exams tommorrow, pray for me

  • @Demitrival
    @Demitrival 4 роки тому +30

    Writing is such a skill to have. It’s like forming a puzzle. I’ve always envied people that could tell stories n write.

  • @rachelelfman2769
    @rachelelfman2769 3 роки тому +517

    Essays literally are my weakness. They also scare me a lot. 😭

    • @bernadette4458
      @bernadette4458 3 роки тому +15

      I feel you bro...

    • @susanmercy9367
      @susanmercy9367 3 роки тому +8

      Me too bro

    • @murrey1646
      @murrey1646 3 роки тому +44

      I’m so good at math and science but I literally cannot write an essay for shit. I put so much hard work but I don’t get good grade

    • @khiladi1116
      @khiladi1116 3 роки тому +3

      Same... 🙁🙁🙁🙁

    • @djaziko457
      @djaziko457 3 роки тому +1

      Goddamn same

  • @iwilldonothingtomorrow1840
    @iwilldonothingtomorrow1840 8 років тому +138

    1.do not use contractions ex.don't can't shouldn't
    2.avoid there is &there are
    3.don't use really ,a lot ,so &very
    4.use active voice
    5.use strong verbs

  • @nosiphojanelle2588
    @nosiphojanelle2588 3 роки тому +127

    This is useful because I was surprised why my teacher circled “so” and other words in a red pen in most of my essays

    • @rebeccabeverly8121
      @rebeccabeverly8121 2 роки тому +3

      Hey there. if you need help with any of your writing assignments be it literature review, annotated bibliography, letter applications, essays , dissertations, research papers, etc. in any course or subject, please get in touch with me through my email (rebeccabeverly630@gmail.com) and I will be glad to help you out. TIA.

    • @dmdm9198
      @dmdm9198 2 роки тому +2

      Really shows you teacher sucked because all she did was grade and not teach

    • @mouna8883
      @mouna8883 2 роки тому

      @@rebeccabeverly8121 hello, please can I send you an email too?
      I need help but I have no one to help me.

  • @workbutlive
    @workbutlive 3 роки тому +65

    Oh my god! I just realized that I might have been making these mistakes all my life.
    And, all it took was a few minutes of conscious effort and practice.
    Thanks, this is super useful.

  • @shark1834
    @shark1834 3 роки тому +758

    wow i was never taught this kind of stuff at my highschool, surprised i got the grades i did in English

    • @exoticcats6119
      @exoticcats6119 3 роки тому +27

      For the past year or two my teachers haven’t taught me anything new

    • @enricdomingo7096
      @enricdomingo7096 3 роки тому +1

      Exotic Cats so did mine

    • @enricdomingo7096
      @enricdomingo7096 3 роки тому +1

      Exotic Cats all they did was do the whole thing again. Notthing new

    • @glennhonestly6600
      @glennhonestly6600 3 роки тому +7

      Dont tell me they never taught abt contractions

    • @user-br5ip7tq1b
      @user-br5ip7tq1b 3 роки тому

      sorry,the passive voice

  • @whitlovesu2
    @whitlovesu2 6 років тому +151

    I attend university online, at Ashford University. Your videos have helped me, so much in my writing. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

  • @lauragallardo6629
    @lauragallardo6629 5 років тому +457

    Just watching this video has raised my grade up from a 75 to a 95 😍 thank you.

    • @LEONLOVESMUSIC
      @LEONLOVESMUSIC 4 роки тому +8

      Awesome bro you maded this video work in your exams

    • @akagrimreaper6702
      @akagrimreaper6702 4 роки тому +8

      How!? I had a 78% and I got 5 A’s in a row, and I still don’t even have a 85% yet

    • @twasadream496
      @twasadream496 4 роки тому +8

      You saying that gives me hope

    • @sayanidhar7476
      @sayanidhar7476 4 роки тому +12

      You guys even get 75?

    • @zeeeabhaize3244
      @zeeeabhaize3244 4 роки тому +8

      @@sayanidhar7476 hahaha happy to see someone had the same reaction as me

  • @MrAdudavid
    @MrAdudavid 3 роки тому +1447

    WHO ELSE IS WATCHING THIS IN 2022 AND BEYOND

  • @paulevensen
    @paulevensen 4 роки тому +44

    Emma, this is great! I am recommending it to my students and have sent the video to colleagues. I've even embedded it in a blog post I wrote on academic or formal writing. Really well done and very enjoyable. Brava!

  • @sccm100
    @sccm100 7 років тому +398

    I think you can learn from this free video than from the $91 book I had to buy for my English class.

    • @JesperSalama
      @JesperSalama 6 років тому +19

      Your sentence seems incomplete?

    • @erickaguero1439
      @erickaguero1439 6 років тому +7

      sebastian cuello I bet money you did not even read the 91$ book, yet you complain how useless the book is. Take the easy route and watch videos, that would help you more than reading a book, you mundane fool.

    • @filiplindstrii4581
      @filiplindstrii4581 6 років тому

      sebastian cuello o

    • @dragonflyhk
      @dragonflyhk 5 років тому +1

      Whether you prefer watching videos or reading books, continue to practice you writing skills. Finding books your are interested in reading will help your writing improve as well.

    • @nemesis043
      @nemesis043 5 років тому

      exactly

  • @paolabarajas3813
    @paolabarajas3813 6 років тому +35

    I always tought Passive voice was more formal than active voice. Thanks!!

  • @lawnmowercum
    @lawnmowercum 4 роки тому +53

    my teacher gave me an extension to submit my assessment and im so happy cause she is so nice and i would be sad if i put no effort into something that she gave me extra time to do

  • @auryhudamc7497
    @auryhudamc7497 4 роки тому

    I have been learning English for one year and I always love your videos on UA-cam. I’ve learned many things and today I learn to be a good writer. Thank you for always sharing.

  • @sharin7762
    @sharin7762 5 років тому +33

    Thank you for helping me because when I checked my grades today, I saw that I had an F in ELA and started crying so I decided to look for videos to help me and this helped me a lot

  • @springtime1009
    @springtime1009 9 років тому +309

    Thank you, Emma. You increased my english knowledge.

  • @astderi6840
    @astderi6840 3 роки тому +467

    Who else watch this the day before the exam

  • @silverlinedshadow
    @silverlinedshadow 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. I couldnt agree more. Great tips! I am in school for engineering, however, I wanted to make sure that my communication skills were "clean" and powerful. This helped immensely, you are a fantastic teacher.

  • @juba7
    @juba7 8 років тому +31

    I got 86 (overall) and 22 on the speaking section and 21 in writing. Thanks for all your amazing videos. Without them, I could not make it.

  • @cyriljudilla9485
    @cyriljudilla9485 4 роки тому +3

    Best teacher are not measured through knowledge, experienced and awards that you get or you may gain.
    What make the teachers absolutely amazing are there dedication, patience and passion to share/teach things that make a person much better than yesterday.
    Your one of the amazing teacher Ms. Emma. I can tell it when I often see you smile while discussing the lesson. The way you teach reach not just to me but I am sure to all your learner.
    Thanks for the upload and to all the teachers out there thank you so much.💗

  • @atirahshamsul676
    @atirahshamsul676 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this! This lesson can't get at anywhere ! May your day bleesed and happy!

  • @unknown_8588
    @unknown_8588 4 роки тому +49

    This video really helped me.
    I thought it's more formal and smart to write something in longer sentences 😂

    • @minnicute2544
      @minnicute2544 3 роки тому +4

      Me too😂😂

    • @anamavarez6941
      @anamavarez6941 3 роки тому +3

      Me too lmao I swore "conducted an investigation" sounded formal and smart sajdasd

  • @BackToRootz
    @BackToRootz 7 років тому +26

    Thank you. It just made my day and how ever i was making exactly these 5 mistakes in my essays.

  • @MyNamezSlimShady
    @MyNamezSlimShady 4 роки тому +14

    I just wanted to thank you for all that you’re doing. Your teachings helped me big time and I scored 7 bands in Writing. Keep up the good work and wish you all the very best!!

  • @danielroque657
    @danielroque657 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you teacher Emma! i will follow your suggestions now i am going to write a different way to express my ideas

  • @sangitagaikwad8380
    @sangitagaikwad8380 2 роки тому +3

    I wasn't taught like this ever in my whole life, I understood everything what you taught, thank you mam, this was very useful ❤

  • @rayledi
    @rayledi 5 років тому +2

    It all makes so much more sense now! Writing English has been difficult for me since I’m bilingual, I lost a lot of writing classes back in school because I didn’t speak the language😣 thank you! I will be using this for sure.

  • @noneone.............
    @noneone............. 5 років тому +85

    Ironic actually, short sentences are powerful, to the points, thanks Emma, you are something else.😊

  • @cnemenzo1122
    @cnemenzo1122 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for making video. I’m currently taking an English first year college reading and writing course I’m having a hard time constructing my sentence. English is not native language, I’m glad I can watch your videos and learn. Thank you.
    - By the way I love your teaching styles, clear and easy to understand plus your voice is comforting.

  • @edgarpinyol4410
    @edgarpinyol4410 8 місяців тому +2

    I am very grateful for this type of support to those of us who need it. Much appreciated!

  • @ProfessorLooney95
    @ProfessorLooney95 5 років тому +41

    This is great. Doing the quiz immediately after watching this video really helped me solidify this new found knowledge.
    Thank you, Emma.

  • @blessingflorencetsikata6706
    @blessingflorencetsikata6706 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you for assisting me in the improvement of writing. God bless you.

  • @Lucynduku327
    @Lucynduku327 10 місяців тому

    I just love how you explain everything and that helps significantly

  • @aivelu2737
    @aivelu2737 3 роки тому +1

    This answered a lot of my questions !!
    Thank you so much Emma.

  • @mariotapalla7783
    @mariotapalla7783 5 років тому +6

    The most important is I have learned even a little bit of knowledge the proper use [WORDs] in academic writing, Thank you, Emma, for this video

  • @briandauch303
    @briandauch303 4 роки тому +281

    I struggle so much about n writing essays just nothing comes to mind

    • @yucenyao5438
      @yucenyao5438 4 роки тому +21

      Brian D me toooo i can’t even write a good essay in my mother tongue

    • @bobby3509
      @bobby3509 4 роки тому +11

      Brian D I LITERALLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM TOO! I’ve been searching online for what I can do about it but can’t find any... 💀

    • @lucifer7458
      @lucifer7458 4 роки тому +12

      Read books and novels, that might help

    • @RukhShariq
      @RukhShariq 4 роки тому +3

      @@lucifer7458 any book suggestions

    • @lucifer7458
      @lucifer7458 4 роки тому +5

      @@RukhShariq harry potter series, percy jackson, but if you want to start off big then you can read lord of the rings as well

  • @emmanuelmadzivanyika3495
    @emmanuelmadzivanyika3495 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Emma for your teachings I passed IELTS academic with Band 7 last month.

  • @vasu7520
    @vasu7520 2 роки тому

    it is mazing to have a dexterous teacher like you , you are providing immense knowledge to learners. truly hats off to your effort.

  • @TatyanaEdgeworth
    @TatyanaEdgeworth 5 років тому +4

    Definitely need this! I’m taking this written exam for transfer students in a hour! Wish me luck

  • @anthonyjosephtay5830
    @anthonyjosephtay5830 8 років тому +47

    This video really helped me a lot!! Thank you so much! I feel more confident in my essay writing! Can u make videos on how to write different type of middle/high school essays?

    • @AlexHilarious
      @AlexHilarious 8 років тому +4

      Singaporean siol... U taking o levels this year?

    • @ttheguyy
      @ttheguyy 7 років тому

      gg tmr start liao

  • @FoxesDragonsAndVirgos
    @FoxesDragonsAndVirgos Рік тому

    Short, simple, and educational. I was making at least three of the mistakes every single time that I wrote a formal letter. Thanks!

  • @janavi1747
    @janavi1747 Рік тому

    Thank you for your wonderful teaching. I have been learning English for more than an year. My speaking skills got improved. However, I have to improve my writing skills. When I started learning, I came across your videos. When I am looking into your videos, it's becoming more easy for me to correct the mistakes on writing part.

  • @YT_kimnood
    @YT_kimnood 5 років тому +11

    Thank you so much. I can use these tips for my students and my own essay. These tips apply to writing in other languages too.

  • @roslindamonte1237
    @roslindamonte1237 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks I really like your videos, Everything is so helpful, I've been watched your video a few months ago and I think that my knowledge is getting better. Thanks again for everything you have done for all of us around the world.

  • @orevaokaruefe3027
    @orevaokaruefe3027 4 роки тому +1

    I love this video. Explains concepts I never understood. Thanks a lot

  • @user-qm2ju2jm9i
    @user-qm2ju2jm9i 5 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video it was both informative and entertaining. Thanks for taking the time for these instructions.

  • @ESCALANTERENE
    @ESCALANTERENE 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for the academic writing lesson. Your video is very helpful.

  • @zalinamohammed4590
    @zalinamohammed4590 4 роки тому +9

    Simple and straight to the point. Excellent teacher.

  • @lisarobinson3521
    @lisarobinson3521 4 роки тому

    This was worth the full watch. Thank you.

  • @lutherwissa2361
    @lutherwissa2361 3 роки тому

    This is one of the most useful videos on writings I found on UA-cam

  • @fourelements9373
    @fourelements9373 7 років тому +3

    This lesson is resourceful and helpful.

  • @gurmeetkaur1143
    @gurmeetkaur1143 10 років тому +4

    really helpful, thanx a lot

  • @gunntassingh4745
    @gunntassingh4745 3 роки тому +1

    You helped a lot in improving my writing skills. Thank you Emma.

  • @franciscol9044
    @franciscol9044 4 роки тому

    You have no clue how helpful your video is...Thank you!

  • @minimalmedial9730
    @minimalmedial9730 9 років тому +131

    There are a lot of tips in your video that really helps me :)

    • @emineaygun561
      @emineaygun561 9 років тому +20

      avoid using really:PP

    • @nourchaar4503
      @nourchaar4503 9 років тому +9

      Emine aygün (There are) & (a lot of) too :P

    • @chrisg.6509
      @chrisg.6509 9 років тому +7

      And just "help" no s

    • @nourchaar4503
      @nourchaar4503 9 років тому +1

      Hahaha

    • @joonpark2135
      @joonpark2135 9 років тому +1

      apparently you DID NOT pay attention that much. She CLEARLY said do not use "THERE ARE". But then again i do not agree with the instructor in alot of things like at 2:11 she should have wrote, Students face many issues at the University or Universities if She didnt want to use "THE" in the sentence. Unless the University is the name of the university but i doubt that, hopefully.

  • @TheKiwiColonel
    @TheKiwiColonel 8 років тому +7

    Awesome tips, very useful for GCSE English.

  • @minjoolee2231
    @minjoolee2231 3 роки тому

    You have this ability to make me focus on what you're saying. I usually skip 10+seconds forward and I'm suprised I didn't in this video.
    Anyways, thank you! I learned a lot.

  • @misssomod194
    @misssomod194 3 роки тому

    Thank YOU , I love how you explain it.

  • @23dexedc
    @23dexedc 5 років тому +20

    AMAZING!! :) i speak spanish but i KNOW that i can use this tips for essays as well.. thx.

    • @tkkhan566
      @tkkhan566 4 роки тому

      I want to friendship with you.

  • @juliancorredorhernandez2528
    @juliancorredorhernandez2528 6 років тому +6

    This lesson was "really" "very" useful, "so" thank you!

  • @destiny9420
    @destiny9420 2 роки тому

    This was extremely informative and I took notes, thank you !

  • @fl3xd_
    @fl3xd_ Рік тому

    I bet you're quite a good teacher ❤️❤️, very patient and comprehensible

  • @PartidasInmortalesdeAjedrez
    @PartidasInmortalesdeAjedrez 3 роки тому +109

    Very useful tips! Thanks!

    • @ldaniii
      @ldaniii 3 роки тому +1

      Che que buen video el de hoy

    • @rebeccabeverly8121
      @rebeccabeverly8121 2 роки тому

      Hey there. if anyone of you needs help with any of their writing assignments be it literature review, annotated bibliography, letter applications, essays , dissertations, research papers, etc. in any course or subject please get in touch with me through my email (rebeccabeverly630@gmail.com) and I will be glad to help you out. TIA.

  • @isaacabiodun3934
    @isaacabiodun3934 6 років тому +3

    Your teaching was superb. Thanks

  • @preachmoylon6554
    @preachmoylon6554 4 роки тому

    Thank youuu so much! I've learned a lot from this video!

  • @doso6817
    @doso6817 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, this is an incredible video. I love it, thank you for sharing.

  • @newsnetwork91
    @newsnetwork91 5 років тому +14

    this video is helping us to improve our english skills and its a great platform to enhance our english writing skills Thanks Emma

  • @chokthumrongchongchorhor7674
    @chokthumrongchongchorhor7674 8 років тому +8

    Thank you (from Thailand student.)

  • @pin1978
    @pin1978 3 роки тому

    You're a amazing teacher !
    A kiss from Brazil! 👏🏻

  • @rayanealami7394
    @rayanealami7394 2 роки тому

    That's outstanding and to the point. Thanks of bunch

  • @fletrgoodboy7456
    @fletrgoodboy7456 3 роки тому +130

    Let me guess, you searched this and it didn't get recommended.
    Thanks for 1 like!

  • @cr07forever93
    @cr07forever93 7 років тому +88

    Thanks for saving my money

  • @zazkiaxanudelavegayupanqui2187
    @zazkiaxanudelavegayupanqui2187 3 роки тому

    Thanks, this is incredibly relevant :) you are a great teacher

  • @dangdangdanavlogs6573
    @dangdangdanavlogs6573 4 роки тому +2

    I wanted to say that this video really helped me with feeling stressed and knowledge
    Thank you 😊

  • @leaveme1840
    @leaveme1840 3 роки тому +4

    That's perfect , Thank you very much my teacher 😊❤

  • @Bnoopy
    @Bnoopy 5 років тому +9

    Thank you very much for these tips!
    I've been delving into the translation business, and your tips have been of great assistance.
    I'm especially guilty of (over)using "there is/are ...", so now I look specifically for these two once my drafts are done.

    • @ez7096
      @ez7096 4 роки тому

      you just failed her lesson by saying very

    • @venidetta
      @venidetta 4 роки тому +1

      @@ez7096 i-

  • @syedaareeba4510
    @syedaareeba4510 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING US!

  • @priyankawickramasinghe4957
    @priyankawickramasinghe4957 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much teacher. Every day I watch your videos to improve my knowledge.

  • @atari_hmb
    @atari_hmb 9 років тому +4

    The video helped my writing improve. Thank you Emma.

  • @MoralesAlex805
    @MoralesAlex805 7 років тому +298

    I hate English but that is why I am here. I will make it my strength.

  • @idkanymore10010
    @idkanymore10010 4 роки тому

    Thank you for making this beautiful video.This really help me with my 5th grade essays.

  • @asmmostafizurrahman
    @asmmostafizurrahman 4 роки тому

    Really you are a good teacher in English. Your technique and pedagogy are marvelous. Go ahead. Thanks a lot.

  • @russellperez8190
    @russellperez8190 8 років тому +62

    Good teaching better than my English teacher

  • @gulafridi7420
    @gulafridi7420 4 роки тому +14

    Mam, I know, i got late, but its very interesting to follow your lectures on English grammar, and i really like your way of teaching, Thanks mam

  • @ruthiyarana9130
    @ruthiyarana9130 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much. This video taught me good writing skills.

  • @diamond-ge7td
    @diamond-ge7td 3 роки тому

    I'm learning more English from you. English is my first language and I can barely speak it correctly. Thank you so much!

  • @chowdhuryyousuf2185
    @chowdhuryyousuf2185 9 років тому +3

    superb, amazing, outstanding, and mind blowing, keep going/ cheers

  • @zadorazciencekidsfun7605
    @zadorazciencekidsfun7605 2 роки тому +3

    This helped me out for my grade five writing! I'm 9, I do grade six by the way
    Keep up the good work Miss. Emma!

  • @HighLanderPonyYT
    @HighLanderPonyYT Рік тому

    A nice refresher, thx!
    Many of these can be summed up as: avoid redundancy.

  • @englishstudent3001
    @englishstudent3001 4 роки тому

    Hello, you are a fantastic English teacher thank you for your efforts, l leaned many things with you and your English pronunciation is clear and easy to understand.

  • @MiguelSilva-lx8qc
    @MiguelSilva-lx8qc 8 років тому +5

    you're awesome really good teacher... :>

  • @user-cq5sn5hq4m
    @user-cq5sn5hq4m 6 років тому +10

    great tips. really great tips. i tried and used a couple of times this testing and training in writing and my texts began look very different, it looked like some govr statement :) and that was the goal i wanted. thanks for explaination.
    And guys - just make yourself to train more and more, train writing speaking listenin and reading with your great efforts - its hard and not a lovely doing but do it untill exam and know that after this you will relax as never before :) motivate yourself and know one single main thing - everything will be ALRIGHT !!! Cheers

  • @mahbubsiddique3068
    @mahbubsiddique3068 2 роки тому

    u r an excellent teacher. You taught me the lesson which i had failed to learn during my whole academic years. Thank u teacher.
    Oh! yes, your smile is great! Love u!

  • @narges_hosseini
    @narges_hosseini 2 роки тому

    I'm grateful for your amazing teaching dear Emma! You are adorable! Watching your videos is absolutely enjoyable 🥰😊🌸🌹