Writing · Email
Part 1. Reply to an email using the four notes you have made on it. Compulsory in the exam. Write about 100 words, then check your work and compare it with a model answer.
About the B1 Preliminary email
Part 1 (compulsory): you reply to an email of about 100 words, using the four notes you have made on it. Examiners give up to 5 marks for each of four things: Content, Communicative achievement, Organisation and Language (20 marks per text).
How to do it
- Read the task twice and underline what you must include.
- Plan your paragraphs before you write (5 minutes is enough).
- Use the right style for the reader: formal or informal.
- Keep to the word limit and leave time to check grammar and spelling.
Frequent questions
How is the B1 Preliminary email marked?
Examiners give up to 5 marks for each of four things: Content, Communicative achievement, Organisation and Language (20 marks per text).
How many words should I write?
About 100 words for each of the two texts in the Writing paper.
Is this B1 Preliminary writing practice free?
Yes. You can start straight away without an account, and a free Levoop account opens every exercise and saves your progress. Only the AI feedback on your Writing and Speaking is paid, and you can try both for free.
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