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Timed Writing Training
Type out your answers using these formulas with a live 27-minute countdown timer.
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Cheat Sheets
Do not stare at a blank screen during the test. Memorize these exact structures, transition words, and greetings so you can start typing the second the timer begins.
Time Limits & Word Counts
The computer will show a live word counter. Writing fewer than 150 words or more than 200 words will heavily penalize your score.
Task 1 (Email)
27 mins
150-200 words
Task 2 (Survey)
26 mins
150-200 words
Task 1: Email Structure
Task 1 will ask you to write to someone you know (informal) or an organization/stranger (formal). Your greeting and sign-off MUST match the tone.
| Section | Formal (Manager, Mayor, Store) | Informal (Friend, Family) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greeting | Dear Mr. Smith, Dear Store Manager, | Hi John, Hey Sarah, |
| 2. Opening / Purpose | I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding... I am writing to inquire about... | Hope you're doing well! I'm writing because... It's been so long! I just wanted to... |
| 3. The 3 Bullets | One paragraph for each bullet point provided in the prompt. Do not skip any! | One paragraph for each bullet point provided in the prompt. Do not skip any! |
| 4. Closing Action | I look forward to hearing from you soon. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. | Can't wait to see you soon! Let me know what you think. |
| 5. Sign-off | Sincerely, [Your First & Last Name] | Best, Warmly, [Your First Name Only] |
Task 2: Survey Structure
Task 2 asks you to choose between Option A and Option B, and explain why. It is NOT an email, so do not include a "Dear" or a "Sincerely".
Paragraph 1
The Opening & Opinion
State clearly which option you prefer immediately.
"While both options have their merits, I strongly believe that [Option A] is the best choice for our community because of two main reasons."
Paragraph 2
First Reason
Give your strongest reason with a concrete example.
"First and foremost, [Reason 1]. For instance, last year when we implemented a similar policy..."
Paragraph 3
Second Reason (Counter)
Give a second reason, or explain why Option B is flawed.
"Secondly, [Reason 2]. Although some people might argue that [Option B] is cheaper, they fail to consider the long-term costs..."
Paragraph 4
The Conclusion
Summarize smoothly in one sentence.
"In conclusion, adopting [Option A] will greatly benefit everyone by providing [Summary of benefits]."
Advanced Transitions
To score an 8 or higher, you cannot rely entirely on basic words like "Also", "But", and "So". Replace them with these:
Instead of "Also"
- • Furthermore,
- • Moreover,
- • In addition to this,
- • Additionally,
Instead of "But"
- • However,
- • On the other hand,
- • Nevertheless,
- • Despite this,
Instead of "So"
- • Consequently,
- • As a result,
- • Therefore,
- • For this reason,