Advanced Writing (C1–C2 · 12 lessons)
Advanced writing covers subtle meaning, formal register and near-native accuracy. Open any lesson below for the explanation, examples and practice points.
Academic Writing Style
Objective, precise and hedged.
Critical Analysis
Evaluate arguments, strengths and weaknesses.
Literature Review Writing
Synthesise sources by theme.
Citing and Referencing
Acknowledge sources to avoid plagiarism.
Writing a Research Proposal
State problem, questions, method and timeline.
Writing a Critical Review
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses with evidence.
Writing a Personal Statement
Show motivation, achievements and goals in a unique voice.
Writing a Dissertation Introduction
Establish context, gap and aims.
Rhetorical Devices in Writing
Use rhetorical questions, tricolon and metaphor.
Writing with Voice and Style
Vary rhythm, diction and sentence length.
Writing Creative Description
Show, don't tell, with sensory detail.
Revising for Concision
Cut filler and replace weak phrases.
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