Writing
Short practical writing for daily communication.
Daily Core Expressions
Meeting changes
- Would it be possible to move the pickup time?
- I will take a rain check.
- That makes sense, but it is after the deadline.
- Would it be possible to move the pickup time? - Polite request to move the pickup time.
- I will take a rain check. - I cannot do it now.
- That makes sense, but it is after the deadline. - Soft disagreement. Reason: it is after the deadline.
- Sample: Hi Morgan, Would it be possible to move the pickup time? Thanks.
- Sample: Sorry, I will take a rain check. Thanks for letting me know. I will move the pickup time tomorrow morning.
- Write a short reply to: Would it be possible to move the pickup time?
- Write a polite message to move the pickup time.
Daily Writing Check
Write a short reply and compare with corrections.
Level 1
Write simple texts and form entries.
Filling forms and short entries.
- Form: Name -> Write your name.
- Form: Phone -> Write a phone number.
- Form: Reason for visit -> Write a short reason.
Short replies in texting style.
- Text: Are you on your way? -> Write 1 short reply.
- Text: Can you call me? -> Write 1 short reply.
- Text: The package is here. -> Write 1 short reply.
Fill-in-the-blank dialogs.
- A: What time? B: ____. (at 3)
- A: Where are you? B: ____. (on the bus)
- A: Need anything? B: ____. (just water)
Everyday messages for help.
- Write: Can you help me with this?
- Write: Please open the window.
- Write: I need directions to the station.
Level 2
Write everyday messages and simple emails.
Short messages about appointments.
- Write: Please confirm my appointment.
- Write: I will arrive 10 minutes late.
- Write: Can we move it to Friday?
Short messages for shopping and pharmacy.
- Write: Do you have this in stock?
- Write: I need to refill this prescription.
- Write: Can I return this item?
Simple emails or messages for banking tasks.
- Write: I need to reset my PIN.
- Write: Is there a fee for this transfer?
- Write: Please send my statement.
Level 3
Rewrite direct lines into polite adult English.
Turn direct sentences into polite ones.
- Rewrite: Send it today. -> Could you please send it by today if possible?
- Rewrite: Call me now. -> I was wondering if you could call me when you have a moment.
- Rewrite: Change the meeting. -> Could we move the meeting if that works for you?
Turn direct sentences into polite ones.
- Rewrite: Fix this. -> Would you mind taking a look at this?
- Rewrite: Give me an update. -> Could you share a quick update when you can?
- Rewrite: I need this today. -> If possible, could I have this today?
Turn direct sentences into polite ones.
- Rewrite: Turn the TV down. -> Could you turn the TV down a little, please?
- Rewrite: Clean the kitchen. -> Would it be okay to clean the kitchen today?
- Rewrite: Move your car. -> I was wondering if you could move your car.
Level 4
Write short social replies with polite tone.
Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.
- Reply: Do you want to join us tonight?
- Reply: We are planning dinner on Friday.
- Reply: Let's catch up sometime next week.
Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.
- Reply: Sorry, I was late.
- Reply: I did not mean it like that.
- Reply: It slipped my mind.
Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.
- Reply: The delivery was late again.
- Reply: The room was noisy.
- Reply: I got the wrong item.
Write 1 to 2 sentence replies.
- Reply: Can we meet at 2 PM?
- Reply: I cannot make it today.
- Reply: That time does not work for me.
Level 5
Write mini real-life messages for adult responsibilities.
Write short real-life messages.
- Write: Cancel dinner tonight and suggest a new day.
- Write: Say sorry and explain a family issue.
- Write: Say no worries and offer to reschedule.
Write short real-life messages.
- Write: Ask a coworker to review your draft.
- Write: Ask a neighbor for a small favor.
- Write: Ask a friend to remind you about a meeting.
Write short real-life messages.
- Write: Follow up on a late delivery.
- Write: Follow up on a work request.
- Write: Follow up on a missed appointment.
Write short real-life messages.
- Write: Explain you were waiting on the bus.
- Write: Explain the report is late but you are working on it.
- Write: Explain you will be 10 minutes late.