Using expressiona like: "First of all" to start an essay

I need words like First of all ... words that in American English you use to start an essay. Thank you Cindy

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To begin with
First and foremost

Hi Cindy,

I am not sure exactly what it is you are asking here. Are you asking whether you can start an essay with the words "First of all"? Please explain.

--Mark

Hi Cindy,

It does not matter how bad your English is...

You can feel free to type something, and we will try to help you improve your English.

An essay might begin with a sentence about something, but it probably will not begin with the words, "First of all."

"First of all" is a good way to begin the 2nd paragraph of an essay.