English Writing
English Writing has 51 concepts, grouped by level below. Open one to read how it works, try practice items, and ask a question.
Absolute Beginner
- Writing numbers as words Zero to twenty in letters.
- Writing the letters Forming the alphabet, upper and lower case.
- Writing your name and details on a form Name, country, and number in the right boxes.
Beginner
- A blog post A few connected sentences on a familiar topic.
- A comment post A short reply that adds something.
- A post about a photo A caption and a sentence or two of context.
- An email A short everyday message with a greeting and a sign-off.
- Completing a form Getting personal details into the right fields.
Elementary
- A formal email A polite request or inquiry.
- A personal profile A short description of yourself for other people to read.
- An article A short piece with a title and a closing point.
- An informal email Writing to someone you know.
- Describing your home A few connected sentences about where you live.
- Posting on social media A short public post with a clear point.
Pre-Intermediate
- A biography — organizing life events Writing a short life story in chronological order with time expressions.
- A formal email — layout and register Writing a polite request or inquiry with the right level of formality.
- An article — engaging the reader Writing a short article with a title, a hook, and a clear closing point.
- An informal email — greetings, body, and sign-off Writing to a friend with an appropriate opening, message, and close.
- Describing a photo in writing Describing what is in a picture, where, and what is happening.
- Describing where you live Writing about your town or neighborhood and what there is to do.
- Describing yourself — a short personal profile Writing a short profile with basic facts, interests, and personality.
Intermediate
- A biography A life in chronological order.
- A covering email Applying for something, briefly and formally.
- A description of a person A short portrait: appearance, character, and why they matter.
- A movie review Summary, judgment, and recommendation.
- An article for a website A short piece with a hook and a point.
- An email of complaint Stating a problem and what you want done.
- Describing a house or apartment Rooms, features, and atmosphere.
- Telling a story A narrative in writing, with connectors doing the work.
Intermediate Plus
- A LinkedIn profile Presenting yourself professionally, briefly.
- A restaurant review Description, judgment, and recommendation.
- A story A narrative with pace and a resolution.
- An exam task Answering exactly what was asked, in the format asked for.
- Describing a building Structure, history, and impression.
- Describing a room A space in words, in a logical order.
- Vacation messages Short, warm, and to the point.
Upper-Intermediate
- A report Findings and recommendations, formally structured.
- Describing a photo What is there, and what it suggests.
- Expressing your opinion A structured argument for one position.
- For and against Both sides, then a conclusion.
Advanced
- A discursive essay Both sides argued, then resolved.
- A job application Presenting yourself against a specification.
- A proposal A case for action, with structure and costs.
- A review Description, analysis, and judgment.
Advanced Plus
- Describing data Turning figures into prose without losing accuracy.
Proficiency
- A professional report with recommendations Findings, judgment, and a clear ask.
- An academic essay Sustained argument with sources handled properly.
- Correspondence at the highest register Formal letters where every word is weighed.
- Creative and literary writing Writing where the style is the point.
- Editing and condensing your own writing Cutting your own work without losing it.
- Persuasive writing for a public audience Argument written to be read by strangers.