What will you learn?

– the exam format (time limit, types of tasks, number of words and points);
– marking criteria (what it takes for a text to be positively and negatively assessed);

– formal vs informal style differences (with examples);
– formal equivalents of common words (a table with 100+ items);
– an extensive list of linking words (100), with their functions (11) and example sentences;

– how to structure a paragraph, with sample paragraphs from an e-mail/letter, memo, and report;

– how to write e-mails/letters, with a universal e-mail/letter template (opening sentences for every paragraph), greetings and sign-offs; the structure of e-mail/letter paragraphs (fill-in opening, body
and closing sentences for different paragraph functions, such as asking for information, complaining) + a sample letter;

– how to write a memo, with a universal memo template (opening sentences for every paragraph); the structure of memo paragraphs (fill-in sentences organising ideas within a paragraph depending
on its function, such as informing, suggesting, analysing) + a sample memo;

– how to write a report, with a universal report template (opening sentences for every paragraph); the structure of report paragraphs (fill-in opening, body and closing sentences for different paragraph
functions, such as comparing, analysing, describing, recommending) + a sample report;

– how to check your own writing with the editing guide in the form of a checklist;