(Writing to Describe / Explain) Question: What kind of describing questions will I get in the exam, and how can I revise to answer them? Answer: It’s unlikely the actual question you will get can be predicted, but it will probably be something similar to: Describe a scary place or Describe your … [Read more...]

 Question: Writing Help! I have got this coursework assignment and I don’t know where to start.I’ve got to write a story but it’s got to have lots of description in it. How do I do it?  Answer: Writing to describe is easy once you get the hang of it. Think about what you’re describing – like a … [Read more...]

Question: I want to practice my exam technique for Writing to Advise/Inform and I’ve found a question I like, but I’m not very confident structuring it. Please help! The question is Advise a teenager how to deal with fame. Answer: Okay, thanks for this. It is always a good idea to start with a … [Read more...]

Question: I’ve been told that my writing is often not persuasive enough. How do I make it persuasive? Answer: If you look at TV ads and adverts in the press, you’ll probably notice some of these devices used: Assertion (when facts are given as opinions. Eg. Our washing machine is the … [Read more...]