Writing Letters: formal & informal English
A letter to your friend and a cover letter for a job application are written very differently. Whether you work in business or are taking the general IELTS or CELPIP test, knowing the difference between informal and formal writing is a skill you should have.
Why do we have a lesson on a writer who died hundreds of years ago? Don’t worry. There’s method to my madness! The poet and playwright William Shakespeare has had a big influence on the English language. Many of he words and expressions that he invented are still in use today, and we often don’t realize it. In this lesson, I will introduce you to some of the most common expressions which first appeared in print hundreds of years ago and are still used today. So come on. Break the ice, and watch the lesson!
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Want to become a better writer? In this video, I will share five easy and quick tips that will improve writing in formal and academic settings. If you’re in college or university or plan to study overseas, this video is for you!
This set of four practice tests replicates the 2015 Cambridge English: Advanced exam in level, content, and format. The With Key edition includes access to an additional complete online practice test, and the Without Key edition includes access to an online practice test extract.
