"The higher your level, the more important it gets."
Take a look at our updated Vocabulary Page - link on the menu bar - for advice and suggestions on the area everyone needs to work on.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Vocabulary
Take a look at our updated Vocabulary Page - link on the menu bar - for advice and suggestions on the area everyone needs to work on.
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Vocabulary
"The higher your level, the more important it gets."
Take a look at our updated Vocabulary Page - link on the menu bar - for advice and suggestions on the area everyone needs to work on.
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
Monday, October 20, 2014
Getting ready to write.
One Way to Plan Your Work
There's no single way to plan a writing answer, but here's a two-step process that tries to get you to focus on
- the tasks you've got to do
- the language you need to use
- avoiding copying from the question
- getting variety in your vocab
Take a look at this question:
Apply this two step process.
Step 1.
a. Underline all the FUNCTIONS you have to carry out in this exercise.
b. Highlight the important information words in the question.
Here are's our version:
Step 2
a. For the ideas you underlined, think of ways to say or write those functions
b. For the words you highlighted. Think of examples and/or other words with the same or similar meanings.
Here are's our try:
Contact
"I am writing to you to..."
Preferred
"I would like/would rather"
Giving examples
"For example", "such as", "including"
Strengths
"I'm good at", "I really enjoy", "I find xxxxx really (enjoyable)"
Weaknesses,
"I wish I could...."
Start date:
I'd like to begin on
Length:
I'd like a course that lasts
Hobbies and interests:
When I get some free time...
What youve done is use the question to write a plan, and produce a list of language you need in your answer.- We managed to write over 40 words there - for a 150 word essay!
It's all going to be relevant as you've used the question for inspiration! Ut's probably more or less in the right order too.
Now all you need to do is connect it all up, personalise it, add in some linking words and make sure the formality is OK - and you should get a satisfactory mark!
Give it a try on your next homework!
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
There's no single way to plan a writing answer, but here's a two-step process that tries to get you to focus on
- the tasks you've got to do
- the language you need to use
- avoiding copying from the question
- getting variety in your vocab
Take a look at this question:
Apply this two step process.
Step 1.
a. Underline all the FUNCTIONS you have to carry out in this exercise.
b. Highlight the important information words in the question.
Here are's our version:
QuestionYou are reading an English language magazine and you see details of a language school that you are interested in.
LEARN ENGLISH AT YOUR OWN PACE! If you would like to study English on a course that has been specially designed to meet your needs and interests, then contact the Principal of the Effective Learning School giving details of your:
| ||
Write your letter to the Principal of the school. (around 120-180 words)
Step 2
a. For the ideas you underlined, think of ways to say or write those functions
b. For the words you highlighted. Think of examples and/or other words with the same or similar meanings.
Here are's our try:
Contact
"I am writing to you to..."
Preferred
"I would like/would rather"
Giving examples
"For example", "such as", "including"
Strengths
"I'm good at", "I really enjoy", "I find xxxxx really (enjoyable)"
Weaknesses,
"I wish I could...."
Start date:
I'd like to begin on
Length:
I'd like a course that lasts
Hobbies and interests:
When I get some free time...
What youve done is use the question to write a plan, and produce a list of language you need in your answer.- We managed to write over 40 words there - for a 150 word essay!
It's all going to be relevant as you've used the question for inspiration! Ut's probably more or less in the right order too.
Now all you need to do is connect it all up, personalise it, add in some linking words and make sure the formality is OK - and you should get a satisfactory mark!
Give it a try on your next homework!
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
Getting ready to write.
One Way to Plan Your Work
There's no single way to plan a writing answer, but here's a two-step process that tries to get you to focus on
- the tasks you've got to do
- the language you need to use
- avoiding copying from the question
- getting variety in your vocab
Take a look at this question:
Apply this two step process.
Step 1.
a. Underline all the FUNCTIONS you have to carry out in this exercise.
b. Highlight the important information words in the question.
Here are's our version:
Step 2
a. For the ideas you underlined, think of ways to say or write those functions
b. For the words you highlighted. Think of examples and/or other words with the same or similar meanings.
Here are's our try:
Contact
"I am writing to you to..."
Preferred
"I would like/would rather"
Giving examples
"For example", "such as", "including"
Strengths
"I'm good at", "I really enjoy", "I find xxxxx really (enjoyable)"
Weaknesses,
"I wish I could...."
Start date:
I'd like to begin on
Length:
I'd like a course that lasts
Hobbies and interests:
When I get some free time...
What youve done is use the question to write a plan, and produce a list of language you need in your answer.- We managed to write over 40 words there - for a 150 word essay!
It's all going to be relevant as you've used the question for inspiration! Ut's probably more or less in the right order too.
Now all you need to do is connect it all up, personalise it, add in some linking words and make sure the formality is OK - and you should get a satisfactory mark!
Give it a try on your next homework!
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
There's no single way to plan a writing answer, but here's a two-step process that tries to get you to focus on
- the tasks you've got to do
- the language you need to use
- avoiding copying from the question
- getting variety in your vocab
Take a look at this question:
Apply this two step process.
Step 1.
a. Underline all the FUNCTIONS you have to carry out in this exercise.
b. Highlight the important information words in the question.
Here are's our version:
QuestionYou are reading an English language magazine and you see details of a language school that you are interested in.
LEARN ENGLISH AT YOUR OWN PACE! If you would like to study English on a course that has been specially designed to meet your needs and interests, then contact the Principal of the Effective Learning School giving details of your:
| ||
Write your letter to the Principal of the school. (around 120-180 words)
Step 2
a. For the ideas you underlined, think of ways to say or write those functions
b. For the words you highlighted. Think of examples and/or other words with the same or similar meanings.
Here are's our try:
Contact
"I am writing to you to..."
Preferred
"I would like/would rather"
Giving examples
"For example", "such as", "including"
Strengths
"I'm good at", "I really enjoy", "I find xxxxx really (enjoyable)"
Weaknesses,
"I wish I could...."
Start date:
I'd like to begin on
Length:
I'd like a course that lasts
Hobbies and interests:
When I get some free time...
What youve done is use the question to write a plan, and produce a list of language you need in your answer.- We managed to write over 40 words there - for a 150 word essay!
It's all going to be relevant as you've used the question for inspiration! Ut's probably more or less in the right order too.
Now all you need to do is connect it all up, personalise it, add in some linking words and make sure the formality is OK - and you should get a satisfactory mark!
Give it a try on your next homework!
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
Thursday, October 9, 2014
New Visitors Start Here
Welcome to the Virtual Exam Room!
Your place to get extra help when you need it.
We're not just here for students doing exams. If you need help with Writing, Listening, Vocabulary we have activities and links that can be useful.
If it's your first visit, this article should help you find your way around. Take a look at the questions below, and have a go at the four tasks we've described.
Writing Homework to do?
Use the Exam Room A-Z on the left. Think about what you've got to write. Letter? Essay? Review? Just decide what type of wrtiting it is and look for the label in the A-Z. You'll find examples, links and even students work which they've let us use.
Want to work on Vocabulary?
Look at the tab at the top of the page and follow it - you should find something new to help you practice.
Need help First, Advanced or Proficiency?
We have hundreds of links and activities for the exams, and we're trying to cover all parts of the exam. Either use the Exam Room A-Z on the left or take a look at the Hubs on the menu bar above the grey panel. There's one for each exam.
Doing a Cambridge exam soon?
We have a whole range of links to help you Test Yourself on Writing and Vocabulary in particular. Just search for Test Yourself in the A-Z
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
Your place to get extra help when you need it.
We're not just here for students doing exams. If you need help with Writing, Listening, Vocabulary we have activities and links that can be useful.
If it's your first visit, this article should help you find your way around. Take a look at the questions below, and have a go at the four tasks we've described.
Writing Homework to do?
Use the Exam Room A-Z on the left. Think about what you've got to write. Letter? Essay? Review? Just decide what type of wrtiting it is and look for the label in the A-Z. You'll find examples, links and even students work which they've let us use.
Want to work on Vocabulary?
Look at the tab at the top of the page and follow it - you should find something new to help you practice.
Need help First, Advanced or Proficiency?
We have hundreds of links and activities for the exams, and we're trying to cover all parts of the exam. Either use the Exam Room A-Z on the left or take a look at the Hubs on the menu bar above the grey panel. There's one for each exam.
Doing a Cambridge exam soon?
We have a whole range of links to help you Test Yourself on Writing and Vocabulary in particular. Just search for Test Yourself in the A-Z
TweetFollow @bclasrozas
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