Guía de Textos en Inglés: Cartas, Ensayos, Informes y Reseñas con Ejemplos

Modelos de Escritura en Inglés

1. Cartas Informales (Friendly Letter)

Dear Jim,

Examples:

• Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter. And it is great you are finally…
• How are you? I'm really sorry that I forgot to send you… but…
• It was good / nice / great to hear from you again. Long time, no see! What a surprise to receive your email. How long has it been? I think I last saw you when we were backpacking in Peru.

Paragraphs:

• Paragraph 1: First of all, you absolutely need to…
• Paragraph 2: Secondly, I would advise you to…
• Paragraph 3: On your free weekend you should…

Examples:

• Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter. And it is great you are finally…
• How are you? I'm really sorry that I forgot to send you… but…
• It was good / nice / great to hear from you again…

It will be great, won't it? I am really looking forward to meeting you!

Best wishes,
Antonio

2. Cartas Formales (Formal Letter)

Salutations:

• Dear Sir or Madam,
• Dear Mr Jenkins,

Opening phrases:

• We are writing to inform you that… / to confirm… / to request… / to enquire about…
• I recently read / heard about… and would like to know…
• I am writing to offer suggestions.
• I am writing to receive further information about…

Closing paragraph

• I look forward to receiving your reply. / I look forward to your reply.
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• If you require further information, please do not hesitate to ask.

Yours faithfully, (use it if you don't know the name of the recipient)
Antonio Cano

Yours sincerely, (use it if you know the name of the recipient)
Antonio Cano

3. Ensayo de Opinión: ¿Qué nos hace felices?

In today's world, everybody tends to be more stressed. Of course, this is no news. The real question is whether we can be happy aside from being stressed, are we all miserable, and if that is the case, are we equally so? New statistics are available to demonstrate the results.

First of all, let's talk about money issues. The report claims that about 49% of us tend to lose sleep owing to financial worries, and 60% of 16–25-year-olds are scared of not getting a job. Even more, a significant 41% of the elderly reduce their electricity consumption because of their financial state. As far as my experience goes, I can fully agree with these results, since I have had a hard time myself getting a job. Considering the crisis in our country, the numbers are not far-fetched.

Beyond that, the statistics show that 53% of secretaries enjoy a good laugh compared to just 0.4% of taxi drivers. Personally, I don't agree with this. The taxi drivers I met tend to be extremely joyful.

Lastly, the happiest group of all appears to be teenage boys, considering that 87% of them claim they are happy at home and 81% say they are so at school as well. From my point of view, this is as clear as the sun, since kids do have to stress about getting a job, at least when they are young. It is fascinating to see these results, and it may be even more interesting to compare them with the numbers of the future.

4. Ensayo Descriptivo: The Sydney Opera House

For this college project, I had to write an essay about a building that I admire. My choice is the Sydney Opera House, and I will tell you why. This building is one of the most gorgeous architectural masterpieces of all time. There are tens of thousands of fascinating reasons why that is the case; however, owing to a shortage of time, I will share only a couple of them with you.

Dynamism

The first point has to be how dynamic this structure really is. The entire building is like a living creature that can turn into any shape or form whenever it pleases. It is definitely outstanding.

Craftsmanship

The second reason may very well be the most impressive of all. Although it can be interpreted as an animal, the ingenious craftsmanship results in a beautiful rail-bike rooftop and a floating structure that makes it reminiscent of a modern ship.

Of course, the question should be asked: how can architecture influence our lives? One way is inspiration: an excellent structure can give you an idea, and this way it can make you creative. Another way may be emotion. It is truly amazing how architecture can change the way you feel in just a matter of seconds. The last point of influence, in my opinion, is that buildings can make history: not just by being a reminder that mankind existed once, but also by being places where decisions have been made.

That is why my strongest belief is that people should never underestimate the effect that a structure might have on the world.

5. Ensayo de Opinión: Using the Internet Is a Waste of Time

Nowadays, the internet has become an organic part of people's lives. By now, life is not possible without it, as it is one of the most crucial tools in everyday life. Messaging, the Internet of Things, and information gathering are important activities for both work and private life.

In addition, ways of using the internet have also changed considerably. While in the past people used the internet on PCs in their homes, today internet use has become much more dynamic, with phones and gadgets that we carry around with us all day long as if they were part of our body. This means that internet use has grown as well, and people frequently spend more time online than they spend in bed sleeping. The world looks as if it has turned into a global virtual village.

Internet overuse has its disadvantages. For example, many people think that online contact fully replaces personal relationships and time spent together. As a result, relationships between people become superficial. Besides, too much internet use makes people too dependent on applications, so they cannot sort things out without gadgets.

We can say that without the internet, life would be much more boring and difficult, but we should still keep its use under control.

6. Frases Útiles para Ensayos

Introducción

• To start off, it is fair to draw attention to the very problem that X entails.
• Yet, it goes without saying…
• It is fair to say…
• Frankly speaking…
• I would like to highlight the fact that…
• Let us dive to the core of the matter.

Desarrollo

• The government is supposed to be doing something for the sake of bringing this issue to an end.
• I truly believe that we need to come up with a plan to tackle this issue as soon as possible.
• Simply put, I do think that making people aware would be the best way forward to approach this matter.
• Not only should more marketing campaigns be aired on TV, but also X on that topic.
• We should try to give children a broad knowledge of the problem that is facing them as they grow up.
• Then, what is the way forward? Along with…
• Pin down…
• It is fair to point out…
• Yet, not everything is black or white.
• Not all that glitters is gold.
• I wonder… / We can't get away from the fact that…
• Far-reaching effects…

Conclusión

• Last but not least…
• Without a doubt, whatsoever…
• It's crystal clear that…
• At first glance, it appears to be…

Coming up with a way to have a healthy planet is at our fingertips, so we have to do nothing but raise awareness for all our sakes.

7. Informe (Report)

Introducción

Some might argue that… / The danger is that… / It is not uncommon…

The main aim / objective / purpose of this report is to evaluate / give an overview / give information…

The information for this report was gathered from the following sources: conversations with residents, visitors and staff, and discussion with…

Desarrollo

Most people seem to feel that…

Several people said / told me / suggested / thought that…

Conclusiones y recomendaciones

I would therefore recommend that we expand the library / install a new coffee machine.

It would seem that banning mobile phones is the best idea.

Having considered the options, I would like to suggest / recommend…

8. Reseña (Review)

Introducción

I think… / I was pleasantly surprised when… / Nowadays, it is important to notice…

Six months ago, I had the pleasure of participating…

Last weekend I saw… when…

I read this book when I was on my way to…

The last movie I have seen is… The story is about…

The novel tells the story of…

Opinión positiva

The band was fantastic… What I liked is… I was impressed by…

Opinión negativa

The book is terribly / beautifully written. What I didn't like was… because… I think the book is…

I wasn't very confident that I would get hooked on it… yet, it turned out to be…

Conclusión y recomendación

To conclude, / concluding, / All in all, / All things considered…

So, if you haven't joined it yet, I would highly recommend you do.

If you ever get the chance to… you will not regret it.

If you are looking for a good…

I can't help but point out that its interest level increases as it goes along.

9. Informe: Recomendación de Instalaciones

Two thousand potential residents were polled following the property developers' request for a survey, so as to make the right development decisions regarding facilities in demand. All of the residents considered potential were asked to name the facilities that would be most crucial for them when selecting a property for purchase.

The largest number of those surveyed claimed that they would like to have a swimming pool as the most welcome facility in the residential area. Then, the second largest group voted for a sports complex, followed by a green park and a children's playground, with 10 and 16 per cent respectively.

Although the playground is not the most important preference of the potential residents, it is because most of the potential buyers are still unmarried and do not yet have children. However, after they move in and start having kids, the playground usually becomes the most desired facility for young couples, overtaking even the swimming pool.

The green park is also recommended as the second most important facility, as it is not only a place of escape for young families going outdoors, but also a source of clean air. Besides, it is much easier and cheaper to build a swimming pool in a green area later on, if needs change, than to convert a swimming pool into a green field.

10. Reseña de Teatro: Romeo and Juliet

The local theatre has produced many amazing plays over the years. They didn't disappoint their audience last week either, when they performed Romeo and Juliet for the very first time.

The most mesmerizing thing about this play was the performance of the actors and actresses. They put so much emotion and passion into their acting that they easily made everyone forget they were just watching a play in the local theatre. The second thing that grabbed my attention was the stunning music. It was composed by outstanding, experienced artists who must have put a lot of effort and time into it. Their work was not in vain; it certainly took everyone's breath away!

On the other hand, one thing bothered the audience: the lighting was a little off. Sometimes it was too dark, and then it suddenly became far too bright for the set.

All in all, it was still a marvellous play, and I definitely recommend it to everyone. It's a must-see at the weekend!