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General Improvement · General Essay

A Hobby That Changed My Life

beginner200400 words30 min suggested
Writing Task

Write about a hobby or activity that has had a positive impact on your life. How did you discover it? What do you enjoy most about it? Explain how this hobby has changed you as a person or improved your daily life.

A general essay shares your ideas on a topic in a clear, organised way. You do not need formal academic language — just a clear main idea, paragraphs that each make one point, and smooth connections between them.

  1. 1. Introduction

    ~45 words
    • Open with something that draws the reader in — a question, a brief story, or an interesting fact.
    • State your main idea so the reader knows what the essay is about.
    e.g. “Most of us have a place that feels like home, even if it is not where we live.
  2. 2. Body Paragraphs (one point each)

    ~90 words each
    • Start each paragraph with a sentence that states its one main point.
    • Explain the point and back it up with an example, reason, or detail.
    → “Another reason this matters is …
  3. 3. Conclusion

    ~45 words
    • Remind the reader of your main idea in fresh words.
    • End with a final thought, lesson, or look ahead.
    e.g. “In the end, …

Common Pitfalls

  • One long block of text. Break ideas into separate paragraphs, one point each.
  • No clear main idea. The reader should be able to say in one sentence what your essay is about.

Writing Tips

  • Specific examples make writing come alive — one vivid detail beats three general statements.
  • Read your essay aloud; if a sentence is hard to say, it is probably worth simplifying.
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