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Do you like writing in English? In this section you can practise writing different types of texts with an example to help you. Read, write, play games, print activities and post comments!

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Level 1 writing

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B2 writing

Are you a learner at B2 English level (upper intermediate) ? This section offers writing practice to help you write clear, detailed text on a wide range of topics related to your interests. Texts include essays, reports, reviews, messages and emails.

Each lesson has a preparation task, a model text with writing tips and three tasks to check your understanding and to practise a variety of writing skills. Make a start today.

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A covering email

A covering email

Learn how to write a covering email to accompany a job application.

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A CV

Learn how to write a curriculum vitae, often called a CV in the UK or résumé in American English. 

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A letter of complaint

A letter of complaint

Learn how to write a letter of complaint.

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A report on working abroad

A report on working abroad

Learn how to write a report on working abroad.

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A summary of a line graph

A summary of a line graph

Learn how to describe a line graph.

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An advert

Learn how to write an advert.

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An email to request time off

An email to request time off

Learn how to write an email to request time off work.

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An email to your professor

An email to your professor

Learn how to write an email to your university professor.

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An informal email to a friend

An informal email to a friend

Learn how to write an informal email to a friend.

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An opinion essay

An opinion essay

Learn how to write an opinion essay.

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Comparing two charts

Comparing two charts

Learn how to write about and compare two pie charts.

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Giving instructions by email

Giving instructions by email

Learn how to write an email to give instructions.

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Are you an intermediate (CEFR level B1) learner of English? Practise and improve your writing skills with these texts and exercises.

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Look at the job adverts and the CV and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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A for and against essay

Look at the essay and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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A letter to a friend

Look at the exam question and letter and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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A short story

Look at the short story and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

A website review

A website review

Look at the website review and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

A young woman typing on a laptop

An email to a new friend

Look at the email and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

An invitation to a party

An invitation to a party

Look at the exam question and invitation and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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An opinion essay

Checking out websites

Checking out websites

Look at the article for a school magazine and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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Describing a bar chart

Look at the bar chart, exam question and sample answer and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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Someone I admire

Look at the description and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

Writing about a pie chart

Writing about a pie chart

Look at the pie chart, exam question and sample answer and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

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