You stare at the essay question. You know what you want to say in your native language. But when you try to write it in English, it sounds like a robot wrote it.
Exams hate the word "said." The Activator gives you: claimed, argued, stated, suggested, pointed out, emphasized... with specific grammar patterns (e.g., He emphasized THAT... ). Longman Exam Activator skacat- Pdf
Search for "Longman Exam Activator skacat PDF" on your favorite study forum, or check your local library’s e-resources. Open it to the word "Get" (page ~240). You will immediately understand why this book is a cult classic. Do you have a favorite "skacat" page? Drop the page number in the comments below! You stare at the essay question
Examiners know when you are overusing "very good." The Activator teaches you sophisticated adjectives like outstanding, superior, mediocre, substandard —and tells you which are formal (for essays) and which are informal (for emails). Exams hate the word "said