WRITING TASKS SAMPLES

Dear students,

Here's a link which I hope you will find very useful. Although it is aimed at students preparing the Cambridge First Certificate of English (CEFR B2), you might find some useful information there too.

I recommend visiting the Writing Section, where you will find lots of sample tasks and answers, useful tips to perform better at certificate exams and to avoid common mistakes.

I hope it helps!

PS. Here's a sample letter similar to the task you were asked to complete:

Dear Mr Graham, I am writing to enquire about your language courses in the summer. My name is Antonio Sánchez and I am a university student studying to become a translator. I would like to know whether your school offers courses specifically for university level students as I would like to study techniques for essay writing in English. Could you also tell me how many hours of lessons there are per week? With regards to accommodation, do you only provide homestay-style lodgings or are there any other possible alternatives? I feel I would prefer to stay in shared accommodation with self-catering facilities. Finally, I was wondering if any extra-curricular activities such as lectures or excursions are offered at your school. If so, are these included in the price, or at an additional cost? I would be grateful for any information you can give me and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Antonio Sánchez