Check this WebSite for detailed instructions to write a News Article. For general articles, take a look at the following Handout: Take a look at this handout on how to write Statistical Reports. EXERCISES: Fill in this news article about British politics. Complete this Gap-Filling Exercise with multiple options. Check the following WebSite for breaking news […]
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Writing materials & exercises
Mediation
Here’s a website with a video clip plus some Mediation Exercises: Practise using the following Vocabulary: Social Issues EXERCISES: Mediation Samples (A1): Can / Can’t Verbs of preference Can / Can’t Present Continuous Mediation: A healthy lifestyle (B1) Mediation: Crimes in Spain in 2015 (B2.1) Mediation Samples: Letter of Advice & Product brochure (B2.1)
OpenDescribing processes / procedures
Take a look at the following guidelines to describe procedures: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s a sample of how to describe a process: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: The Perfect Omelette Describe a wedding using Wedding Vocabulary.
OpenLetter of Advice
Below there’s a presentation with writing tips to plan your letter of advice: How do I write a letter of advice? from Mike Turcotte
OpenFormal, Informal & Neutral English
Here’s a WebPage on Register in English and how to control it: Check out this Video Clip about the differences between Formal, Neutral, and Informal English: Video Clip: Change informal to formal English Video Clip: Formal & Informal English
OpenWritten Expression & Interaction Samples
Check a few samples with tips to improve your writing skills: More writing samples HERE.
OpenHow to write a biography
Take a look at the guidelines on How to write a Biography and then watch the clip below: Now there’s a video clip to learn how to write an interesting biography: EXERCISE: Here’s a Biography Worksheet to practise the basics of writing biographies:
OpenHow to write a Summary/Post
First, read the guidelines about Writing a Summary: Then, read the following article on how to write an awesome Blog Post in 5 steps.
OpenHow to write a Cover Letter
Here’s a WebPage with samples to learn how to write a Cover Letter: EXERCISE: Listening: How to prepare for a job interview.
OpenTelling an Anecdote
First, we’ll review this Lesson on how to re-tell a story. Then there’s this Lesson Plan to learn how to tell an anecdote: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISES: Telling an Anecdote Activity Telling a personal anecdote: Dos & Don’ts and Worksheets
OpenFormal & Informal emails/letters
First of all, check the differences between Formal, Informal & Neutral English. We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on Formal Letters in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. EXERCISE: Complete the following Complaint Letter activity. Here’s an example of how to write an Informal Email or Letter: Check this […]
OpenInterpreting graphs
Here’s a WebPage to show you how to use Describing Graphs Vocabulary: Below there’s a video clip to learn how to use the relevant vocabulary when you describe graphs: There is also this WebPage with lots of vocabulary and examples on Describing Trends. EXTRA PRACTICE: Video Clip: 10 common phrases for guessing & estimating Here’s […]
OpenBook & Film Reviews
We shall look at and discuss the following presentation on how to write a Book/Film Review in class: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. Here’s an example of a Film Review: Alternatively, you can download the PDF file here. FURTHER PRACTICE: Read the following Skyfall review. Harrison Ford Interview. Empire online: Latest reviews.
OpenWriting samples
Here you will find Writing Samples of all sorts for advanced students: More writing samples HERE.
OpenPunctuation Exercise
Once you have reviewed the Punctuation Rules, test yourself with this elementary worksheet: Punctuation Exercise Read the following handout on capitalization, punctuation and the use of similes & metaphors: Alternatively, you can browse the PDF file here. Or if you prefer the online version, click on Online exercise.
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