The writing test consists of two parts. Links to examples of each of the two tasks are given in the following table.
| Task | Example |
| 1. A letter requesting information or explaining a situation. The letter may be in a personal, semi-formal or formal style depending on the situation presented. | Unit 3A.1, Unit 3C.1, Unit 3D.3 |
| 2. An essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The essay can be personal to semi-formal in style. | Unit 5A.2, Unit 6C.4 |
| Unit 1 |
| A: An overview of the writing test |
| B: Appropriate language for Task 1 and Task 2 |
| Unit 2 |
| A: Spelling and punctuation |
| B: Words that are sometimes confused |
| C: Avoiding errors |
| Unit 3 |
| A: Answering the Task 1 question |
| B: Appropriate style |
| C: Organising your letter |
| D: Review useful language (Task 1 tutorial) |
| Unit 4 |
| A: Features of a successful Task 1 letter |
| B: Proofing and correcting a letter |
| Unit 5 |
| A: Analysing Task 2 |
| B: Organising your ideas |
| Unit 6 |
| A: Text cohesion |
| B: Staging |
| C: More useful language (Task 2 tutorial) |
| Module Test |
| Test |