Writing

Task: Approx. 200 – 250 words
Write an extended piece of text in the form of a brief report, article, or review. The task assesses the candidate’s ability to produce extended workplace-related writing. Candidates must demonstrate an advanced level of grammar and vocabulary while organising their ideas coherently in a sustained piece of writing.

• Certificate of Achievement and e-certificate are sent through the Test Centre:

• 5 business days for computer-based exams
• 10 business days for paper-based exams

• Hard-copy certificates are sent either to the candidate or to the Test Centre shortly after results are released.
• Certificates include the score for each skill and the overall grade reported as a CEFR level. The overall grade of the four-skill certificate represents the average of the four skills, not the lowest CEFR level achieved in any one skill.

LTE (W) A1 – CEFR A1

• Can give information in writing about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and dislikes, job, family) using simple words and basic expressions.
• Can write simple isolated phrases and sentences in documents such as forms, lists, emails, and messages.
• Can ask questions about personal details such as possessions, job, address, and people known.

LTE (W) A2 – CEFR A2

• Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like “and,” “but,” and “because.”
• Can write a series of simple phrases and sentences about their family, living conditions, educational background, and present or most recent job.
• Can give impressions and opinions in writing about topics of personal interest (e.g. lifestyles and culture, job) using basic everyday vocabulary and expressions.

LTE (W) B1 – CEFR B1

• Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within their field of interest or work by linking shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.
• Can write brief reports in a standard format to pass on routine factual information and state reasons for actions.
• Can summarise, report, and give opinions about factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within their field with some confidence.
• Can convey information, feelings, and opinions on familiar topics, using appropriate formality and adapting to the intended audience.

LTE (W) B2 – CEFR B2

• Can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their field of interest, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from several sources.
• Can write an essay or report that develops an argument, giving reasons for or against a point of view and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
• Can communicate with a degree of fluency that makes comprehension possible for the reader without strain.
• Can communicate clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects, explaining viewpoints and varying format and style according to purpose and audience.

LTE (W) C1 – CEFR C1

• Can write clear, well-structured texts on complex subjects, underlining key issues, expanding and supporting points of view with reasons and relevant examples, and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.
• Can employ the structure and conventions of a variety of written genres, varying tone, style, and register according to audience, text type, and theme.
• Can produce clear, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.
• Can communicate ideas and opinions effectively, using length, format, and style appropriate to purpose, content, and audience.

LTE (W) C2 – CEFR C2

• Can write clear, smoothly flowing, complex texts in an appropriate and effective style with a logical structure that helps the reader identify significant points.
• Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, complex reports, articles, or essays that present a case or offer critical appreciation of proposals.
• Can set out multiple perspectives on complex academic or professional topics, clearly distinguishing their own ideas and opinions from those in sources.
• Can express themselves very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in complex situations.

• Practice Paper 1 – LTE Writing A1–C2
• Practice Paper 2 – LTE Writing A1–C2
• Answer Sheet Writing A1–C2
• Qualification Handbook (Writing)
• Qualification Handbook (4 Skills – LRWS)
• LTE A1-C2 Writing Assessment Guide

• Exploring LTE Support

Vocabulary books

• Edwards, L. & Redman, S. (2017) English Vocabulary in Use: Pre-intermediate and Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Emmerson, P. (2007) Business English Handbook: Advanced. London: Macmillan
• Emmerson, P. (2009) Business Vocabulary Builder: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate. London: Macmillan.
• Emmerson, P. (2011) Essential Business Vocabulary Builder: Pre-intermediate to Intermediate. London: Macmillan.

Grammar books

• Brieger, N. & Sweeney, S. (2011) Business Grammar and Practice: Pre-Intermediate. London: Collins
• Emmerson, P. (2010) Business Grammar Builder: Intermediate to Upper-intermediate. London: Macmillan.
• Murphy, R. (2019) English Grammar in Use: Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Swan, M. & Walter, C. (2011) Oxford English Grammar Course: Basic. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Swan, M. & Walter, C. (2015) Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Swan, M. & Walter, C. (2019) Oxford English Grammar Course: Advanced. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Business English Course Books

• Cosgrove, A. (2017) English at Work: Practical Language Activities for Working in the UK. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Cotton, D., Falvey, D., & Kent, S. (2011) Market leader: Upper Intermediate Business English course book. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
• Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. & Rogers, J. (2016) Market leader: Pre-intermediate Business English Flexi Course book 1. Harlow: Pearson Longman.
• Hughes, J. & Naunton, J. (2016) Business Result: Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press.