English for Work – Essential
“Writing”Upper Intermediate (B2)
Study Guide
1. The levels.........................................................................................22. The structure of the “Writing” module............................................3
Section 1: Text types and writing tips...................................................................................4
Section 2: Improving your writing........................................................................................5
Section 3: Formal writing......................................................................................................5
Section 4: An informative email...........................................................................................6
Section 5: Writing conventions.............................................................................................6
Section 6: Requesting, explaining, apologising and complaining..........................................7
Final test...............................................................................................................................7
3. Tools and resources.........................................................................8Text to speech......................................................................................................................8
Record yourself tool.............................................................................................................9
Dictionary............................................................................................................................. 9
Grammar reference..............................................................................................................9
Business centre...................................................................................................................10
Translate into any language...............................................................................................10
Pronunciation tool..............................................................................................................11
Interactive English..............................................................................................................12
Fun and games................................................................................................................... 12
Forums................................................................................................................................13
Audio speed control...........................................................................................................13
Additional resources...........................................................................................................14
4. Assessment....................................................................................15
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1. The levels
Net LanguagesGeneral English courses
Common European Framework
University of Cambridge ESOL exams
IELTS TOEFL (paper)
TOEFL (computer)
TOEIC (Listening and Reading)
TRINITY GESE
TRINITY ISE
C2 Proficient user
CPE 8.5 - 9.0
670+ 115 - 120 880 - 990 GESE 12 ISE IV
C1 Proficient user
CAE (BEC Higher)
7.0 - 8.0
630 - 670
100 - 115 780 - 880 GESE 11 GESE 10
ISE III
B2+ Independent user
6.0 - 6.5
580 - 630
78 - 100 690 - 780 GESE 9 GESE 8
ISE II
Upper Intermediate
B2 Independent user
FCE (BEC Vantage)
5.5 - 6.0
550 - 580
45 - 78 600 - 690 GESE 7
B1+ Independent user
4.5 - 5.0
530 - 550
30 - 45 500 - 600 GESE 6 ISE I
Lower Intermediate
B1 Independent user
PET (BEC Preliminary)
4.0 - 4.5
500 - 530
0 - 30 400 - 500 GESE 5
A2 Basic user 200 - 400 GESE 4 GESE 3
ISE Foundations
A1 Basic user 0 - 200 GESE 2 GESE 1
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2. The structure of the “Writing” module
The “Writing” module contains six sections, six tests and a final test. You will improve your writing skills in English by studying different writing conventions, text types and features of written language.
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Section 1: Text types and writing tips
In this section you will study language associated with different text types.
Test 1
This section tests what you have studied in section 1, "Text types and writing tips". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
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Section 2: Improving your writing
In this section you will study useful language and strategies for writing an email or letter.
Test 2 This section tests what you have studied in section 2, "Improving your writing". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 3: Formal writing
In this section you will practise words used in formal writing, synonyms, and noun and verb forms.
Test 3 This section tests what you have studied in section 3, "Formal writing". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
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Section 4: An informative email
In this section you will practise using modal verbs, referring back and connecting ideas.
Test 4 This section tests what you have studied in section 4, "An informative email". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Section 5: Writing conventions
In this section you will read about writing conventions and etiquette for emails, discussion groups and chats.
Test 5 This section tests what you have studied in section 5, "Writing conventions". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
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Section 6: Requesting, explaining, apologising and complaining
In this section you will practise writing to request, explain, apologise and complain. You will also find a summary of language practised in the module in the Language Review tab.
Test 6 This section tests what you have studied in section 6, "Requesting, explaining, apologising and complaining". You will receive a mark out of 10 for this test which will contribute to your final assessment.
Final test
The final test contains four sections that test what you have learnt in the module. This test is marked out of 40 and contributes to your final assessment.
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3. Tools and resources
To see the resources available in your course, click on My resources.
Text to speech
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Record yourself tool
Dictionary
Grammar reference
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Business centre
Translate into any languageYou can select any text on a page, listen to it spoken, and translate it into any language.
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Pronunciation tool
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Interactive English
Fun and games
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Forums
Audio speed control
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Additional resources
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4. Assessment
Marks are awarded as follows for this module:
Module tests Marks for each test
Section 1 10Section 2 10Section 3 10Section 4 10Section 5 10Section 6 10Final test 40Total score 100
You need to score at least 60% (60/100) to pass the module.
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