Writing
Write to the real clock, then see what a stronger answer does
The 2026 Writing section has three task families. Write first; the two teaching models and their notes only appear after you finish, so you compare rather than copy.
- Real section
- About 23 minutes
- 7 minutes
- Academic discussion
- 10 minutes, at least 100 words advised
- Feedback
- Your own check plus two models. No invented band.
Build a Sentence
Write an Email
- Room beside a building siteYou booked a quiet room for a student podcast interview. Your confirmation now shows a room beside a building site. Write to th...7 minutes
- Field photographs without location labelsYour project partner sent useful field notes, but two photographs have no location labels. Write to the partner: thank them, ex...7 minutes
- A volunteer shift that clashes with classYou volunteered for a morning event shift but have been assigned an afternoon shift that clashes with a class. Write to the vol...7 minutes
- Missing reusable café containersA campus café advertised reusable containers, but staff at your last two visits could offer only disposable ones. Write to the...7 minutes
- A broken display-board clipYou borrowed a display board from a student society. A clip broke during normal use, and you need the board for one more day. W...7 minutes
- Feedback appointments during a laboratory classA lecturer has offered feedback appointments only during your compulsory laboratory class. Write to the lecturer: explain what...7 minutes
- A changed walking-group meeting pointA local walking group changed the meeting point after you had shared the original plan with two new members. Write to the group...7 minutes
- An incorrect name on a course certificateAn online course certificate shows your name incorrectly. You need it for a university application next week. Write to the cour...7 minutes
- An accessible alternative for a campus tourYou agreed to host a visiting student for a campus tour. The accessible lift on your planned route is out of service. Write to...7 minutes
- A neighbourhood exhibition in the libraryYour neighbourhood group wants to run a short exhibition in a library foyer. Write to the librarian: describe the exhibition, e...7 minutes
- You help organise a campus exhibitionYou help organise a campus exhibition. The printed programme gives the old entrance, but construction now requires visitors to...7 minutes
- Your study group reserved a room with a display screenYour study group reserved a room with a display screen. The confirmation lists a room without one. Write to the booking officer...7 minutes
- You volunteered for a community event, but a changed class time conflicts with the required briefingYou volunteered for a community event, but a changed class time conflicts with the required briefing. Write to the volunteer co...7 minutes
- Your student journal accepted a proposal and asked for a completed reviewYour student journal accepted a proposal and asked for a completed review. The instructions give two different word limits. Wri...7 minutes
- You attended a useful workshop but cannot access the promised materials because the link requests permissionYou attended a useful workshop but cannot access the promised materials because the link requests permission. Write to the inst...7 minutes
- You borrowed equipment for a group project and discovered that the inventory lists an accessory not present in the caseYou borrowed equipment for a group project and discovered that the inventory lists an accessory not present in the case. Write...7 minutes
- Your course plans a field visit ending at a different location from the starting pointYour course plans a field visit ending at a different location from the starting point. You need to catch a train afterwards. W...7 minutes
- You help run a clubYou help run a club. Several members say the new meeting time excludes them. Write to the club chair: explain the feedback, pro...7 minutes
- You ordered a course booklet, but the delivered copy is an earlier edition than the one advertisedYou ordered a course booklet, but the delivered copy is an earlier edition than the one advertised. Write to the supplier: iden...7 minutes
- You are helping plan an open dayYou are helping plan an open day. The team wants to call a small trial a proven success. Write to the organiser: acknowledge th...7 minutes
Write for an Academic Discussion
- Later library hours or more daytime staff?Should a university keep a library open later or spend the same money on additional daytime staff? Explain your priority.10 minutes · 100+ words
- Shared or individual grades for group projects?Should group projects receive one shared grade or include an individual component?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Repair workshops or more durable products?A town can support either a repair workshop or a campaign encouraging residents to buy durable products. Which should come first?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Chosen readings or a shared reading list?Should a first-year course let students choose every reading or retain a common reading list?10 minutes · 100+ words
- How should a city survey its passengers?Should a city’s transport survey be conducted online only or use several methods?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Touchable replicas in museumsShould museums show replicas that visitors can touch alongside protected originals?10 minutes · 100+ words
- One long assignment or shorter tasks with feedback?Is it better for a course to give one long final assignment or several shorter assignments with feedback?10 minutes · 100+ words
- An annual festival or monthly community events?Should a community fund a large annual festival or a series of small monthly events?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Revising an assignment after gradingShould students be allowed to revise an assignment after receiving a grade?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Learning a digital tool by watching or trying?When students learn a new digital tool, should teaching begin with a demonstration or a problem to attempt?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should a university spend a limited improvement budget on longer library hours or better remote access to resourcesShould a university spend a limited improvement budget on longer library hours or better remote access to resources?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should group projects receive one shared mark or include an individual contribution componentShould group projects receive one shared mark or include an individual contribution component?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should towns prioritise repairing existing public facilities or building new onesShould towns prioritise repairing existing public facilities or building new ones?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should students be allowed to revise an assignment after receiving feedbackShould students be allowed to revise an assignment after receiving feedback?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should museums use more digital displays or preserve a mainly object-based experienceShould museums use more digital displays or preserve a mainly object-based experience?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should universities require students to attend every lecture in personShould universities require students to attend every lecture in person?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should community consultations happen before a detailed proposal is preparedShould community consultations happen before a detailed proposal is prepared?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should a course use many short assessments or a few longer onesShould a course use many short assessments or a few longer ones?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should local libraries lend practical equipment as well as booksShould local libraries lend practical equipment as well as books?10 minutes · 100+ words
- Should success in a public project be judged mainly by how many people use itShould success in a public project be judged mainly by how many people use it?10 minutes · 100+ words