1. Example
1.1. Take [sbd/smth] as an example.
1.2. A good example of this is [...] / [would be ....].
1.3. It can be best exemplified by [noun].
2. Intro
2.1. 1. General thought about the subject (theme rephrazed)
2.1.1. Over the last decades/ [years] it has become an increasingly [debatable] issue.
2.1.2. Over the last few years, it has become increasingly popular to [do smth].
2.1.3. Nowadays, it is becoming more and more [increasingly] popular/ [common] to [do smth].
2.1.4. One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is ...
2.1.5. It is undeniable that ... has become an essential part of our life. However ...
2.2. 2. Support of the 1st sentence
2.2.1. There is no doubt that...
2.2.2. This is easier said than done.
2.2.3. For many people, especially ...
3. Conclusion
3.1. 1 sentence summary
3.1.1. In conclusion / To sum up / All things considered, there are clearly both positives and negatives to [spending an extended period of time overseas].
3.2. 2. Summary of the main points (diff. vacabulary)
3.2.1. You need to weigh up the pros of the [...] and so on, and cons of [...] and [...].
3.3. 3. Finishing touch / your opinion
3.3.1. Personally, I believe that the benefits in terms of [personal growth] / [...] eventually outweigh any negatives.
3.3.2. In my opinion, if [...]. I tend to believe that ...
4. Body
4.1. 4. Tell the reader your plan
4.1.1. In this essay I will look at both sides of the argument and give my opinion. / [try to draw some conclusions].
4.2. 3. Show type of essay (there are many opinions)
4.2.1. However, there are both pros and cons to [do smth] / [deciding to do this].
4.2.2. But what are the benefits of this situation and what are the drawbacks?
4.2.3. Some / [many] people say / [believe] that [...] while others argue / [feel] ...
4.3. 1 All Advantages
4.3.1. Main thought
4.3.1.1. Let's begin by looking at the advantages of [...]. One of the main positives of [this] is [that]...
4.3.2. Development of the main thought
4.3.2.1. There is also an argument that [...]. What I mean by this is that [...].
4.4. 2 All Disadvantages
4.4.1. 1
4.4.1.1. However / [On other hand], there are people who think differently. They argue that [...].
4.4.2. 2
4.4.2.1. They hold their view that [...]. / Besides, they say that [...]. As a result, [...].
4.5. My opinion
4.5.1. Turning to the other side of the issue, [smth] is a major problem.
4.5.2. Another issue is that [...].
4.5.3. In other words, [...].
4.5.4. I [tend to] believe that ...
4.5.5. This could lead to [...].
4.5.6. What I mean by this is that [...].