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  3. Débutant A1

Débutant A1

Are you a beginner (CEFR level A1) learner of English? This section offers writing practice to help you write short, simple texts about known topics and fill in forms. Texts include messages, emails and forms.

Each lesson has a preparation task, a model text with writing tips and three tasks to check your understanding and to practise a variety of writing skills. Make a start today.

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A message to say you're late

Learn how to write text messages to tell a friend you're going to be late.

A noticeboard message

Learn how to write a noticeboard message.

A text message invitation

Learn how to write a text message invitation to a friend.

A thank-you email

Learn how to write a thank-you email.

An application form

Learn how to fill in an application form.

An email to book a hotel

Learn how to write an email to book a hotel.

An email to confirm an appointment

Learn how to write an email to confirm an appointment.

An email to congratulate a colleague

Learn how to write an email to congratulate a colleague.

Emails about studying in the UK

Learn how to write an email to find out about language courses in the UK.

Instructions for a colleague

Learn how to write instructions for a colleague.

Online course introductions

Learn how to introduce yourself on an online course.

Social media posts

Learn how to write and comment on social media posts.