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C1 Paper 01 — Email: A student conference needs discussion-group leadersWriting

"C1 Paper 01 — Email: A student conference needs discussion-group leaders" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (Letter / Email). Cambridge assesses content, communicative achievement, organisation and language on a scale from 0 to 5 per criterion. Plan before you write: identify the target reader, the required register and the number of points you must address. At C2, examiners expect sophisticated vocabulary used accurately, varied sentence structures and clear paragraphing.

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How should I approach this C2 writing task?

Plan the Letter / Email before writing, address every prompt point, keep the expected register, respect the word limit, and use feedback to improve content, organisation, grammar range, and vocabulary precision.

Task prompt

A student conference on learning beyond the classroom is recruiting volunteers to lead small discussion groups. Write an email to the organiser describing relevant experience, explaining how you would encourage quieter participants to contribute, and stating when you would be available for preparation and the event itself. Show why you would be a reliable choice. Write your email.

Word limit: 260 words

Assessment criteria

  • Content: All points addressed with relevant detail and examples.
  • Communicative achievement: Appropriate register and tone for the target reader.
  • Organisation: Clear paragraphing with cohesive devices linking ideas.
  • Language: Wide range of vocabulary and structures used with control and accuracy.