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Write a 250-word essay for the topic: The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in everyday life. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Introduction
nowadays,
the
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social
media
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has been
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 the most
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 in the world . we will talk about the
advanteges
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advantages
 and
disadvanteges
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disadvantages
.
Body paragraph 1
fistiy
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Firstly
,
the the
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social
media
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it
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is a platform for connecting with friends and
familly
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family
,
sharing
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and sharing
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 experiences
to
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the
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people,
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 learning
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new things has been a
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 easier .
due to
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 you can call your friend a
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this
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this app
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apps
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it`s make
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the
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life much easier to do a
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 of things
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 you sitting at home .
Body paragraph 2
in
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 the other hand ,
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people
has
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 been using
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social
media
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 fiercely nowadays ,
such
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 as the communication
on
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 real life has been less,
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moreover
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they
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 have been many risks on the
apps
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additionally
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 ,it can be a huge time sink , drawing attention away from real-world and face-to-face interactions .
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in my opinion,
the
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it is so
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dangerous
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social
media
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apps
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 for the whole day . and
of
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 the same
time
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time,
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 it can be useful in a
lot
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 of ways .
such
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meak
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make
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communicat
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communicate
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Conclusion
last
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and
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 not least , using
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media
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 is the best thing to do nowadays , it
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help
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as
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to do
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things faster .

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grammar
Work on improving grammatical accuracy by paying attention to tense and number agreement. It is important to proofread your essay to avoid errors such as 'the the social media' and 'fistiy'.
vocabulary
Improve your vocabulary by using a broader range of words. Instead of repeating words like 'using' and 'things', try incorporating synonyms or more descriptive words.
examples support
Provide more specific examples to support your main points. Elaborate on how social media makes learning easier or how it's making real-life communication less frequent.
structure
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion.
balance in argument
You have acknowledged both advantages and disadvantages, which provides a balanced perspective.
logical flow
The main points are presented logically, with a clear division between the advantages and the disadvantages of social media.
Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Connectivity
  • Geographical barriers
  • Foster relationships
  • Convenience
  • Non-verbal cues
  • Superficial connections
  • Miscommunication
  • Strained relationships
  • Time-consuming
  • Meaningful interactions
  • Mental health concerns
  • Cyberbullying
  • Geographical:
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