Writing
Writing is where small grammar problems become visible. These free lessons work up from single sentences to paragraphs and full texts: punctuation, avoiding fragments, joining ideas with connectors, structuring a paragraph, and planning an essay. Each lesson includes a model answer so you can compare your version with a finished one.
A1 (Beginner)
10Spelling & the Alphabet for Writing
Spelling is a core writing skill. At A1 level, you need to spell your own details and everyday words correctly so people can read and understand you. This lesson covers the English alphabet, vowels and consonants, and the most useful spelling patterns for beginners.
A1Capitalization Rules for Clear Writing
Capitalization means using a big letter (A, B, C) at the start of certain words. It is one of the first skills of clear writing. Get it right and your writing instantly looks correct and professional. This lesson covers every rule you need.
A1Basic Punctuation: Periods, Commas & Apostrophes
Punctuation is the set of marks that tell your reader where a thought stops, whether it is a question, and how ideas connect. Good punctuation makes writing easy to read. This lesson covers the marks you use most: the period, question mark, exclamation mark, comma, and apostrophe.
A1Writing Numbers, Dates & Times
Writing numbers, dates, and times correctly is one of the most useful A1 skills. You need it for forms, messages, appointments, prices, and telling people about yourself. This lesson shows the correct written forms.
A1Using Articles: A, An & The
English has three articles: a, an, and the. Small as they are, they appear in almost every sentence, and using them well makes your writing flow naturally. This lesson shows you exactly when to use each one.
A1Simple Sentences & Avoiding Fragments
A sentence expresses a complete thought. Every complete sentence needs three things: a subject (who or what), a verb (the action or state), and end punctuation. If a piece of writing is missing one of these, it is a fragment - an incomplete sentence. This lesson teaches you to write complete sentences and spot fragments.
A1Connecting Ideas with And, But & Because
Good writing joins ideas together smoothly. The three most useful joining words at A1 level are and, but, and because. They turn short, choppy sentences into clear, connected writing. This lesson shows you exactly when and how to use each one.
A1Writing About Yourself
The most important A1 writing skill is being able to write about yourself: your name, age, nationality, job, and where you live. This is used on forms, in introductions, and in your first messages to new people. This lesson gives you the exact sentence patterns to do it.
A1Writing a Short Message or Note
A short message or note is one of the most common things you write in real life: a text to a friend, a note to a classmate, or a quick message to a teacher. At A1 level, you can write a clear, polite short message using a simple three-part structure. This lesson shows you how.
A1Filling In a Form
Filling in a form is a real-life writing skill you need for school, banks, travel, and jobs. Forms ask for your personal details in short answers - not full sentences. This lesson teaches the common form words and how to write your answers correctly.
A2 (Elementary)
9Writing About the Present: Habits & Routines
The simple present tense is how we write about facts, habits, and routines - things that are generally true or happen regularly. It is the backbone of everyday writing: describing your daily life, your work, and how the world works. This lesson shows you how to use it correctly.
A2Present Continuous: Actions Happening Now
The present continuous (also called present progressive) describes actions happening right now, at this moment. We use it a lot when describing pictures, scenes, and what people are doing. It is formed with be (am/is/are) + verb + -ing.
A2Subject-Verb Agreement
Subject-verb agreement means the verb must match its subject: a singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. Getting this right makes your writing sound correct and clear. This lesson covers the rules and the tricky cases.
A2Writing About the Past
The simple past tense is how we write about finished actions and events - things that happened and are now complete. It is essential for telling stories, describing your day, and writing about your experiences. This lesson covers regular and irregular verbs and how to build past sentences.
A2Writing About the Future: Will & Going To
To write about the future, English uses two main forms: be going to and will. Both talk about the future, but we choose them for slightly different reasons. This lesson shows you when to use each so your writing about plans and predictions is clear and natural.
A2Describing People
Describing people is a key writing skill - for stories, introductions, and everyday descriptions. English uses different verbs for different kinds of description: be for states, have for features, and the present continuous for clothes someone is wearing. This lesson brings them together.
A2Describing Places: There Is/Are & Prepositions
Describing a place - a room, a city, a picture - uses two key tools: there is / there are to say what exists, and prepositions of place to say where things are. Together they let you paint a clear picture in words. This lesson shows you how.
A2Writing a Short Email
Writing a short email is one of the most useful real-world A2 skills - for messaging a teacher, a friend, or a company. A good email has a clear structure and the right level of politeness. This lesson gives you a reliable template you can reuse every time.
A2Writing a Postcard or Diary Entry
A postcard or a diary entry is a short, personal piece of writing about your experiences - where you are, what you are doing, and how you feel. It is a perfect A2 task because it mixes tenses naturally and lets you write about real life. This lesson shows you how to structure both.
B1 (Intermediate)
7The Paragraph: Writing a Topic Sentence
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea. Every strong paragraph begins with a topic sentence - the sentence that tells the reader what the whole paragraph is about. Learning to write a clear topic sentence is the first and most important step in paragraph writing.
B1The Paragraph: Supporting Sentences
After the topic sentence come the supporting sentences - the middle of the paragraph. Their job is to explain, prove, and develop the main idea with details, examples, and reasons. Good supporting sentences turn a plain statement into a convincing paragraph. This lesson shows you how to build them.
B1The Paragraph: The Concluding Sentence
The concluding sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph. Its job is to signal the end and leave the reader with a clear final thought. A good conclusion makes a paragraph feel complete instead of stopping suddenly. This lesson shows you how to write one.
B1Linking Words for Paragraphs
Linking words (also called transition words or connectors) guide your reader through a paragraph. They show how one idea relates to the next - adding, contrasting, giving examples, or concluding. Using them well is a key B1 skill that makes writing smooth and easy to follow. This lesson organises the most useful ones.
B1Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
A descriptive paragraph paints a clear picture of a person or place using details that appeal to the reader’s senses. It brings together everything from the earlier lessons: a topic sentence, supporting details, linking words, and a conclusion. This lesson shows you how to plan and write one.
B1Writing an Opinion Paragraph
An opinion paragraph tells the reader what you think and gives reasons why. It is one of the most common B1 tasks - in exams, emails, and online comments. A strong opinion paragraph states a clear position and supports it with reasons and examples. This lesson gives you the structure and the language.
B1Writing a Story: Narrative Paragraph
A story, or narrative paragraph, tells about events in the order they happened. It is a favourite B1 task because it lets you use the past tense, sequence words, and description together. A good story has a clear beginning, middle, and end. This lesson shows you how to write one.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
7Combining Sentences for Better Style
At B2 level, good style means combining short sentences into longer, more sophisticated ones. A page of short, choppy sentences is tiring to read. By joining ideas with the right words, you show the relationships between them and make your writing flow. This lesson gives you the main tools.
B2Formal vs. Informal Writing
Register means the level of formality in your writing. A message to a friend and a letter to a company use very different English. A key B2 skill is choosing the right register for your reader and staying consistent. This lesson shows you the differences and how to control them.
B2The Essay: Introduction, Body & Conclusion
An essay is a group of paragraphs about one subject. It is the natural next step after the single paragraph. A standard essay has three parts: an introduction, a body (two or more paragraphs), and a conclusion. This lesson shows you the structure that works for almost any B2 essay.
B2Writing an Opinion Essay
An opinion essay (also called a “for and against” or argumentative essay) is one of the most common B2 exam tasks. It presents your position on a question and defends it with reasons, while often acknowledging the other side. This lesson gives you a reliable four-paragraph plan.
B2Writing Instructions & Processes
Writing clear instructions and describing a process is a practical skill for work and study: how to use something, how to complete a task, or how something happens. Good instructions are clear, ordered, and easy to follow. This lesson covers both the command style and the process style.
B2Writing a Formal Email or Letter
A formal email or letter is essential for the real world: job applications, complaints, enquiries, and official requests. It follows a fixed structure and a formal register. This lesson gives you a template you can adapt to almost any formal situation.
B2Writing a Review
A review gives your opinion of something - a film, book, restaurant, product, or course - and recommends whether others should try it. It is a popular B2 task because it mixes description, opinion, and recommendation in a semi-formal style. This lesson shows you how to structure one.
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