Writing a formal letter

Do you need help to write a formal letter? In this link you'll find some useful sentences and some advice on how to do it properly.

How to write a letter to the editor

Don't forget that if you are writing a real letter, you must include the addresses and the date. If you write an e-mail, include sender, receiver and subject.

How to write a book review

Do you want to know how to write a book review? Watch the video. It'll give you a few hints.

For further information, have a look at this blog where it is explained how you should organise your book review as well as this website with some basic vocabulary.

Movie reviews

Watch this video to learn how to write a movie review.
Now, have a look at a great film review.

Check also these guidelines on how to write a book or film review.

Av 2 Book Exam

Purpose clauses

If you don't know when to use to, in order to, so as to, so that or for to form a purpose clause, have a look at this web page. It will fill a few blanks.
For further information and practice, visit these links.

Linking words

Do you find it difficult to use the correct linking words when writing an essay? Don't worry! Here you have a complete list to express contrast, concession, consequence... and exercises to practise what you've just learnt.
This list is more complete than the one I've given you in class. I'm sure you'll find it very useful.

Writing a complaint

The company where you work has just got a millionaire contract. The CEO has decided to reward the employees in the higher positions with an increase in their salary whereas those in the lower positions like you will continue earning peanuts. You think it is unfair since you also took part in the project that led the company to success.

You decide to write a complaint letter to your boss.

You must develop the following three points in the most appropriate order:

• State your reason for writing.
• Describe your complaint in detail.
• Suggest what should be done

Write between 150 and 180 words. You must include all three points.

Do not forget to include address, addressee, and opening and closing remarks

Deadline: Thursday 23rd 

Complaint letters

When writing a complaint letter, you must follow some guidelines. This video may be helpful.

The layout is very important, as well as the vocabulary. Have a look at these examples. You will find the most popular complaint letters on this web site. But if what you need is practice, you can visit this web site. 

ATTENTION: always use formal language in your complaint letters.

Divorce

Write a description (150-180 words) of the main trends illustrated in the charts below. Discuss the following points:

• What the charts generally show. 
• The main trends. 
• Key statistics that illustrate the trend. 
• Any surprising aspects you would highlight.

Deadline: 17th  December (advanced 2), 18th December (CALC B2)

Writing an opinion essay

Do you have problems writing essays? Read this post. You will learn some strategies to improve your writings. Besides, if you do not know the linking words you can use or you do not know how to employ them, click on this website.

Describing tables and graphs

Describing tables and graphs can be a tough task, so here you have some extra material to help you with your writing. You will find these tips and this vocabulary helpful.

I also recommend you to have a look at these webpages, IELTS-Exam.net and  Hugh Fox III, where you will be given more guidelines to describe pie charts, as well as samples.