English Professor says STOP Using These Seven (7) Essay Openers

Опубликовано: 23 Июнь 2026
на канале: Language, Culture, & Literature
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Term paper / final essay coming up? Worried about your grade?

Improve your grade in your English class (and other classes requiring essays) by avoiding these cringe essay opening sentences! Join me as I reveal the top 7 essay openers to avoid, from meh to worst.

I abandon my usual wholesome vibe and get a little snarky, but it's tough love.

Table of Contents:

00:55 - Introduction: Why openers matter
01:37 - Bad Opener 1: "In this essay"
02:44 - Bad Opener 2: Restating the Prompt
05:26 - Bad Opener 3: "In today's society"
07:18 - Bad Opener 4: Dictionary Definition
10:13 - Bad Opener 5: How I Wrote My Paper
12:36 - Bad Opener 6: Stunning Generalities
14:34 - Bad Opener 7 (FINAL BOSS): "Since the dawn of time"
17:02 - Conclusion and channel info
17:50 - super secret post credits stinger