Review Writing

How to write a review

Activities

In this presentation (by Javi) you can see some useful vocabulary for Book Reviews (remember to check How to Write a Book Review)
Check this Restaurant Review and Useful Vocabulary --both pages-- before getting down to writing.

WRITING TASK
C1: Write a 250-word Review following the rubrics on EITHER p. 142 (8) OR p. 143 (10) in 8f. Deadline 19th May
[Check here all the answers to the textbook activities]

C2: Write a 250-word Review following the rubrics on p. 143 (10) in 8f. Deadline 19th May
[Check here all the answers to the textbook activities]

Another option (if you have already written book or film reviews other years) is to write a review of:

• a website / blog. Write about the layout, information provided and why people should use it.
• a new restaurant. Write about the decor, food and people you might find there.
• a gig / concert. Write about the singer / band, the audience and the performance.

C1: Review Writing

Let's start with an activity from Oxford Learner's Thesaurus Study Pages: A Film Review. Then have a look at some samples of Film Reviews (you choose them): study the structure, phrases and some useful vocabulary.
In this presentation (by Javi) you can see some more extra useful vocabulary for Book Reviews (remember to check How to Write a Book Review)
Check this Restaurant Review and Useful Vocabulary --both pages-- before getting down to writing.

        WRITING TASK

C1: Write a 250-word Review following the rubrics on EITHER p. 142  (8) OR p. 143 (10) in 8f. Deadline 1st May

[Check here all the answers to the textbook activities]

Another option (if you have already written book or film reviews other years) is to write a review of:

• a website / blog. Write about the layout, information provided and why people should use it.
• a new restaurant. Write about the decor, food and people you might find there.
• a gig / concert. Write about the singer / band, the audience and the performance.

Writing Task: REVIEW

Remember to review (examine again) the review (report to give opinion) vocabulary and activities in our textbook on pp. 140 to 143. Check the key to these activities before getting down to writing.

Write a 350-word review on a film / play / concert / CD / blog / website / restaurant / book / TV programme: contest, series, film...

Vocabulary for Review Writing

Check phrases and Review Vocab HERE. (From Blog C2 Tomeu) and adjectives HERE. (From ESLMOJO)

Writing Task: INFORMATION SHEET

If you didn't attend class last Wednesday, this is the writing task for next Wednesday; if you did, choose between the given options on Wed. and these:

Write a 220-250 Information Sheet on ONE of the three topics suggested below. Before you start, review p. 201 in your textbook. Do use the Useful Language provided and proofread it before handing it in / e-mailing it by next Wednesday 22nd.
· Traveller Advice for Cartagena Visitors
· Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Cartagena
· Your Own Business (real or not)

Formal Letter Writing

Review Formal Letter Writing on Tomeu's blog. Thanks for sharing!

No Room for Doubt

·All the vocabulary sheets are below. Hope they're useful.
·I'll be answering any problem / doubt / question you post me
Advice for exam:
-Revise notes taken down during the year
-Revise mistakes in writing tasks
-Practise exam-like speaking
-Do different writing tasks (the difficult ones for you) pp. 199-214 in textbook
-Listen to the news DAILY
-Review vocabulary dealing with topics not studied in detail in class
-Talk to people (or to yourself) in English aloud. Meet classmates for English Tea conversation!
-Do ALL the above.

Make the Most of Christmas and Keep Your English Sharp

Keep Learning with Daily Posts—Even During the Holidays

Before anything else, a quick reminder: we will continue publishing new posts every single day, just as usual. So even during the Xmas break, you’ll always find something fresh to read, practise, and enjoy.

When on holiday, many of us try to find a little extra time in our day. This is the perfect moment to revisit the blog and make steady progress in our C1 and C2 English learning. Regular revision is key to maintaining the level, catching up with any content you may have missed, and strengthening those skills that still feel a bit weaker.

Remember that the blog is designed to make this easy. You can use the labels to explore posts by topic—grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening,  exam practice, pronunciation, idioms, and more. If you prefer something faster and more specific, simply type the exact point you want to revise into the “Search This Blog” bar. Whether it’s a phrasal verb, a collocation, a tricky structure, or an activity you enjoyed, you’ll find it instantly.

Take advantage of this quieter time of year to review, practise, and stay connected with the language. Little by little, consistent exposure will make a huge difference in your fluency and confidence.

Thank you for visiting the blog and for trusting it as part of your learning journey. Your dedication truly makes this space worthwhile.

Exam Practice

Have a look at the following exam practice activities from a 2001 Inside Out Level V textbook Exam Builder (Special Edition CD). Not all the activities are presented the same way as we do at EOIs, but they will be helpful to review.

· Writing

· Exam Builder (Grammar, Reading).   KEY

· Self Assessment Progress Test.   KEY

· End of Course Test. Sorry! No key.

How Many Rhetorical Devices Can You Identify?

The Top 41 Rhetorical Devices That Will Make Your Words Memorable
Review this list of the essential rhetorical devices, including their meanings and examples, so you can add pizazz to your speaking and writing skills.

You might know similes, metaphors and hyperboles... but what about understatements, oxymorons, expletives?

When you've read it, take a quiz on rhetorical devices

C1 Writing Models

Apart from knowing the theory about how to write a specific task, it is always extremely useful to read samples carefully: 2 essays, 2 letters, a report, a proposal and a review.