Writing C2: The Ultimate CPE Writing Guide for C2 Cambridge, Writing C2: The Ultimate CPE Writing Guide for C2 Cambridge

WRITING C2: THE ULTIMATE CPE WRITING GUIDE FOR C2 CAMBRIDGE This C2 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the Cambridge test called C2 Proficiency (CPE). These tasks are: - Essays - Informal Letters - Formal Letters - Reviews - Reports - Articles This book provides 3 sample C2 Proficiency Writing tasks and answers for each type of writing, plus more than 500 useful expressions that candidates can use in their writings for C2 Cambridge. WRITING C2: TASK DESCRIPTION Besides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains: - Description of C2 Writing Part 1 and Part 2 - Full description of every C2 writing task type - Guidance on developing an appropriate writing strategy - Explanation of how writing is assessed and a sample mark sheet which can be photocopied and used to assess students' performance or as a self-assessment tool. WHO'S THIS C2 WRITING GUIDE FOR? In general, this writing guide is aimed at: - Students of English as a foreign language looking to improve their writing skills for C2. - EFL Teachers looking for C2 writing support materials. CONTENTS OF THIS WRITING CPE BOOK - 90+ pages of exclusive and original writing content - Step-by-step writing strategy to produce any type of writing task easily - 3 examples of every task type (essays, formal letters, informal letters, reviews, reports & articles) - 500+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings - Description of the C2 Writing paper and every type of task - Extras and freebies to maximise your writing practice - Sample mark sheet and assessment criteria for C2 Proficiency Writing C2 PROFICIENCY WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2 In the two parts of the C2 Proficiency Writing paper, candidates have to show that they can write different types of texts in English. There are two parts, and they have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete both parts. CPE Writing Part 1 In C2 Proficiency Writing Part 1, candidates are required to write a discursive essay. They are presented with two input texts that present contrasting or complementary views on a specific topic. The task requires candidates to carefully read and identify the key points in each text and to write an essay that integrates a summary of the points, an evaluation of the arguments involved, and their own ideas on the topic. CPE Writing Part 2 Candidates have to write a text from a choice of text types: formal letter, informal letter, report, article or review. To guide them, they are given some information about the context, the topic, the purpose and the target reader. THE WRITING PROCESS FOR C2 PROFICIENCY TASKS Thanks to this writing guide, you can now develop your own foolproof writing method. This guide provides you with a step-by-step writing process which you can apply to every C2 writing task you do, from the brainstorming stage to editing and reviewing your final draft. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Luis Porras Wadley is the owner and director of KSE Academy®. He is also the author of other preparation books, including Use of English B2, Use of English C1 and Speaking CPE.