German writing practice

17 guided tasks with templates. Each task gives a model text with blanks, a checklist of grammar and style points, and a space to write your own version. Typical tasks include introducing yourself, writing a formal letter to an authority and a short opinion essay. Use the word order guide to check your sentences, and the register guide to choose the right tone.

• Introduce yourself A1 · Introduction
• Postcard from holiday A1 · Postcard
• Fill in a registration form A1 · Form
• Describe your family A1 · Description
• Invite a friend A2 · Informal email
• Apologise for missing an appointment A2 · Email
• My weekend (diary entry) A2 · Diary
• Complain about a product A2 · Complaint
• Opinion essay: Is social media good? B1 · Opinion
• Job application B1 · Cover letter
• Report on a trip B1 · Report
• Reply to an online forum B1 · Forum post
• Discussion: Working from home B2 · Discussion
• Letter to the editor B2 · Formal letter
• Summarise a text B2 · Summary
• Academic essay: Globalisation C1 · Essay
• Analyse a chart C1 · Analysis