FCE Essay

Paragraph 1: introduction

Paragraph 2: point one – reason + example

Paragraph 3: point two - reason + example

Paragraph 4: point three – reason + example

Paragraph 5: conclusion

Comparatives Conditionals Modals Passive

Remember: the examiner will always give credit for the complex language attempted as long as mistakes do not impede communication.

Although spelling and punctuation

errors are not specifically penalised, they can sometimes impede communication.

Make sure your handwriting is easy to read. It is not important if you write in upper or lower case, or if your writing is joined up or not.

Plan P

dUnderline key words

Think of synonyms

Brainstorm

Select Ideas

Think of key

phrases

write W

v Pay close attention to plan

Vary grammatical structures

Vary length of sentences

Use topic vocabulary

Keep within

word limit

review D

k Grammar

Spelling

Punctuation

Vocabulary

Handwriting