A LITTLE PRACTICE GOES A LONG WAY
Writing · A2
Turn your thoughts into clear, confident words. Original lessons, useful examples and feedback, from A1 to C1.
14 lessons · Learn at your own pace
Writing
An email about a lost item
Write 80–100 words to a café about a bag you left there yesterday. Describe it, explain where you were sitting and ask how you can collect it.
Writing and responding to an informal email invitation
70–110 words · Email. Your friend writes: 'Would you like to come to my birthday picnic on Sunday at one? We are meeting at the lake gate. Can you bring something to eat? Tell me if you need directions.' Reply accepting the invitation, say what you will bring and ask one practical question.
How to write an email to book a hotel room
70–110 words · Email. Write to a hotel asking to reserve a double room for two adults from 12 to 15 July. Ask about breakfast and the total price. Explain that you expect to arrive at about nine in the evening.
A thank-you email
70–110 words · Email. A friend helped you prepare for a class presentation. Write an email thanking them. Mention two specific things they did, explain how the presentation went and suggest something you can do together.
Rescheduling an appointment
70–110 words · Email. You have arranged an English lesson with your tutor for Tuesday at four, but you must attend a school event. Write an email apologising, explain the problem briefly and offer two alternative times. This is an extra practice topic.