Upper Intermediate Writing

Phrases, grammar practice and model analysis

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE WRITING: PHRASES, GRAMMAR PRACTICE & MODEL ANALYSIS

Write sharper reports, emails, and essays at B2–C1.
Each unit gives you advanced phrases, focused grammar practice, a model answer with analysis, and a “Your Task” page to try it yourself. Ideal for self-study or classroom support, with answers.

What you’ll learn

• Style & tone at B2–C1: formal register, concision, hedging and stance (“tends to…”, “is likely to…”), precise reporting verbs, and natural collocations.

• Cohesion & paragraph architecture: strong topic sentences, logical development, signposting, reference chains, and paragraph flow.

• Argument & evaluation: weighing evidence, counter-arguments, qualifications, and balanced conclusions.

• Data commentary & summaries: describing trends, contrasts, and outliers; summarising and synthesising sources.

• Grammar in action: complex sentences (relative/participle/infinitive clauses), conditionals (incl. mixed), passive & agentless passives, parallelism, punctuation for clarity, and high-impact choices with articles and prepositions.

How the book works

• Phrases → copyable frames with clear, professional examples

• Grammar in action → short, targeted practice linked to the task

• Model answer + analysis → why it works (structure, linking, tone)

• Your Task → guided → independent writing

• Answer Key included for fast, independent checking

What’s inside

• 20 topic-based units covering: formal emails (requests, complaints, bad news, follow-ups) • executive summaries • progress & evaluation reports • problem–solution and cause–effect writing • compare–contrast • data commentary • recommendations • synthesis & summaries • short academic-style essays (argument/opinion).

• Model emails/reports/essays with margin notes showing cohesive devices, structure, and tone.

• Reusable phrasebanks and end-of-unit checklists to upgrade drafts.

Who it’s for

• Upper-intermediate (CEFR B2–C1) learners who need credible English for university or the workplace

• Learners preparing for academic tasks (IELTS-friendly)

• Teachers who want ready-to-use, higher-level writing lessons

Build a sophisticated phrasebank, control advanced grammar choices, and produce clear, well-structured writing that reads confidently at B2–C1.