Writing

Write in the box with no spellchecker, as in the real test, then check your writing and compare it with a model.

Task 1: the longer task

About 250 to 350 words

  • Complaint about a broadband service
    A formal letter for The Customer Service Team at Brightline Broadband
  • Leaflet about food waste collections
    A leaflet for Residents of Northgate
  • Speech about a charity walk
    A speech for Your colleagues at the team meeting
  • Report on improving a local park
    A formal report for The Parks Team at Northgate Council
  • Article about a repair café
    An article for Readers of the Westbury Community Newsletter
  • Report on Saturday queues
    A formal report for Helen Marsh, the Store Manager

Task 2: the shorter task

About 200 to 250 words

  • Letter about a bus service cut
    A formal letter for Mr R. Collins, Transport Manager at Northgate Council
  • Review of a new café
    A review for Readers of the Lindale Life website
  • Article about a car-free high street
    An article for Readers of the Lindale Life website
  • Forum post about e-scooters
    A forum post for Members of the Northgate Neighbours forum
  • Email about a new leave system
    An email for Your colleagues in the Customer Support Team
  • Email asking to attend a course
    An email for Mrs Anita Patel, the Practice Manager

The format and structure lesson · The punctuation lesson

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