English CAE Writing

Anrede: Bekannt

Dear Mr. Smith Dear Mrs. Smith

Formal Letter

Dear Sir / Mr. Smith etc Say why you are writing Use a formal, neutral style no contractions no informal punctuation (e.g. !) Be polite and positive Use a formal ending (Yours sincerey, faithfully) Sign your name and print your name underneath

Anrede: Unbekannt

Dear Sir or Madam

Story

Dramatic opening / attract attention Create atmosphere (weather) Use adverbs Show feelings of characters

Gruss E-Mail

Kind regards Best regards

Gruss für Freunde

Love See you soon Take care

Review

Say what you are reviewing / catch interest Have a few details linked to the question Give your opinion (important!) Informal style (exclamation amrks, questions..) Summarize your view / give a recommendation

Essay

Start with a statement (most people think that..) Introduce the topic Explain the topic / give specific examples Use linking words Have a seperate paraghraph for the other argument Summarize in the conclusion

Article

Title that catches attention Introduce the topic (address reader / ask a direct question) brief description Use a personal style (not too formal) Give specific examples Finish with summarizing

Report

Use headings (Introduction / Advantages / Disadvantages / Conlusion and recommendation) Impersonal, clear, neutral style Listing (1. 2. 3.) can make it easier to read Balance positive and negative points fairly At the end: Generalise and give recommendation (only at the end!!)

Informal Letter

Write a name (Dear Sara) Ask direct questions Exclamations marks for emotions Contractions allowed Short sentences are allowed Use informal linking words (anyway) Make an excuse to finish Finish with an informal phrase

Gruss: Unbekannt

Yours faithfully

Gruss: Bekannt

Yours sincerely