Aims of this lesson

By the end of this lesson, you will know:

• the aims and steps for writing an introduction in Task 2
• what the examiner is looking for your introduction to demonstrate
• how to present your ideas with balance and direction
• some of the main errors to avoid
• the importance of keywords when writing an introduction
• some of the common errors you should avoid when writing an introduction
• how an introduction should be presented in a complete essay