How to write a review

1. HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW
Isabel Bastida & Ana Mena, EOI CARTAGENA

2. A REVIEW
Good reviews, whether of a product, book, film,
service or event, usually have a similar structure:
Introduction, Main Body and Conclusion
Piece of writing that describes an experience
or product where the writer overtly expresses
their opinion in a relatively informal style.

3. INTRODUCTION
Basic information on what you are reviewing:
•What type of film, book, exhibition, event is it?
•Information about artist, author, director
•Characters and plot (books and films)
•Venue and price (concert, museum, exhibition, …)

4. MAIN BODY
You should clearly state…
1.What you liked and why
2.What you didn’t like and why
What I really liked was….
It was ……that I enjoyed the most /least
In terms of …….
The most interesting/ surprising/ ……thing about it is/was ….
One of my favourite rooms/ songs/ chapters/ pictures was ….
because….
There were, however, some aspects I didn’t like. First,……..
The price was too high for the experience…

5. CONCLUSION
Would you recommend it? Why (not)?
I would recommend it only to people who….
It’s an absolute must-see.
You can’t miss it.
That’s worth seeing.
You should definitely see it.
I wouldn’t recommend it …

6. A REVIEW

7. YOUR TURN
Write a review (300 words) of a film, concert, album, exhibition, ballet, musical or
novel.
Divide it into at least 4 paragraphs .
Use the language and vocabulary from this powerpoint, Unit 5 and pag. 154-156 in
your books, and pag. 16-17 in your “Writing and Vocabulary Booklet”.