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This C1 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the LanguageCert test called C1 Expert. These tasks are:

• Articles
• Formal letters and emails
• Reports
• Reviews
• Personal letters and emails
• Stories
• Argumentative essays
• Descriptive compositions

This book provides 3 sample Writing tasks and answers for each type of writing, plus more than 500 useful expressions that candidates can use in their writings for C1 LanguageCert. Ideally, students should use these samples as models for their own writing tasks, making use of the helpful phrases provided at the end of each section.

WRITING C1: TASK DESCRIPTION

Besides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains:

• Description of C1 Writing Part 1 and Part 2
• Full description of every C1 writing task type
• Guidance on developing an appropriate writing strategy
• Explanation of how writing is assessed and a sample mark sheet

WHO'S THIS C1 WRITING GUIDE FOR?

In general, this writing guide is aimed at:

• Students of English as a foreign language looking to improve their writing abilities in preparation for the C1 Expert certificate
• EFL Teachers looking for C1 writing support materials to use with their own students would both benefit from this writing guide.

CONTENTS OF THIS WRITING CAE BOOK

• 126 pages of exclusive and original writing content
• Step-by-step writing strategy to produce any type of writing task easily
• 3 examples of every task type (articles, reports, reviews, stories, essays, etc.)
• 500+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings
• Description of the C1 Expert Writing paper and every type of task
• Sample mark sheet and assessment criteria for LanguageCert C1 Expert Writing

LANGUAGECERT C1 EXPERT WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2

In the two parts of the LanguageCert C1 Expert Writing paper, candidates have to show that they can write different types of texts in English. There are two parts:

LanguageCert C1 Writing Part 1

In C1 Expert Writing Part 1, candidates are required to respond formally to written, graphic, or visual input. The input material could take various forms such as a letter, poster, diary, timetable, leaflet, graph, table, email, or schedule. Candidates must produce one of several possible text types: a formal letter, an article, a formal email, a report or a review.

LanguageCert C1 Writing Part 2

In C1 Expert Writing Part 2, candidates are required to produce a longer piece of writing that is typically more personal or creative in nature. This part asks candidates to write one of several possible text types: a personal letter/email, a review, a story, an argumentative essay or a descriptive composition.

THE WRITING PROCESS FOR C1 LANGUAGECERT TASKS

Thanks to this writing guide, you can now develop your own foolproof writing method. This guide provides you with a step-by-step writing process which you can apply to every C1 writing task you do, from the brainstorming stage to editing and reviewing your final draft.