Blog comments

Question 1

Blog comment

Definition

Answer 1

• reacting to original blog post which was published online
• usually part of an online discussion, mainly refers to content of blog → starting point of discussion
• style: similar to the one in original post, usually informal
• no title, but name/username, date (& time)

Question 2

Blog post - Structure

Answer 2

1) Introduction:

• usually addresses writer of original blog post & their comments
• states why topic is important for you

2) Main Body:

• consists of 2 / 3 paragraphs
• explain, why topic affects you, personal experience & opinion
• give writer advice if they asked for help

3) Conclusion:

• usually address writer again
• give final piece of advice / clearly state opinion again
• can encourage writer to take action

Question 3

Blog comment

Structure

Answer 3

1) Introduction:

• usually addresses writer of original blog post & their comments
• states why topic is important for you

2) Main Body:

• consists of 2 / 3 paragraphs
• explain, why topic affects you, personal experience & opinion
• give writer advice if they asked for help

3) Conclusion:

• usually address writer again
• give final piece of advice / clearly state opinion again
• can encourage writer to take action

Question 4

Blog comment

Useful phrases

Answer 4

**I: “I agree/disagree with you”

“I can/can’t understand you”

“There is an obvious problem”

“I’ve had the same problem…”

B: “First(ly) / Second(ly)”

“The topic is rly important”
” There is an obvious problem / issue”
”I have discussed the topic with”
”I have come across the topic / issue / problem…”
”I have asked myself the question”
”There should be changes”
”You should / could / might”

C: “Finally”
”Eventually,”
”I hope the best for you”
”Try your best”
”I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you”
”Keep me / us up to date”**