Writing - Part 2 - C1 Advanced (CAE) - Practice, Write & Improve

Report on two months long placement at Miller School

• an appropriate title/realistic

Introduction
The purpose of this report is to elaborate on (suitable introductory phrases) my placement at Miller School in Washington. (relevant details) In addition, (transitional words) it will outline (indirect language) not only (inversion) the placement course (use synonyms) but also the benefits gained from this programme  placement (use synonyms) and recommendations to improve said experience.

The introduction provides relevant information about the purpose of the report including the location of the coursse

Benefits ot of the placement - an appropriate heading (nouns)
Throughout the two months (relevant details) at this school[,] I was given considerable insight (indirect language) on the functioning of educational facilities. (relevant vocabulary) Furthermore[,] (linking words) I was given the opportunity to learn from other teachers and employees. Therefore[,] (linking words) my knowledge and capability regarding teaching was significantly broadened. (passive)

You could you provide more detailed information such as the types of classes that have been performed, the number of  students, or, for example, working hours;

• proposals and reports must be detailed - unlike essays; provide evidence 

Pay attention to the punctuation Linking words punctuation 

Possible improvements - an appropriate heading (nouns)
Despite this (contrast causes) placement has taught me a lot, in my opinion, the course can be considered undoubtedly very effective from the participant's point of view, yet (avoid overly personal language) [,] there is still room for improvement. (suitable phrases) I, for example, would recommend It is highly recommended that for  the mentor to be available more frequently./ more frequent availability of a mentor. (<= use more nouns and indirect language) Therefore trainees' questions and ideas could be confronted (subject-specific vocabulary) faster and more efficiently. In addition, (linking words) I would suggest to lower lowering the workload required in this placement. If the trainees were (conditionals) to have more spare time, they would have the opportunity to focus on improving their teaching skills and personal growth subject-specific vocabulary) 

• example 1
• example 2 - add a simple list, improve the organisation

Conclusion - an appropriate heading (nouns)
Considering all of the above, (introductory phrases) the placement at Miller School was a pleasant experience to improve one´s knowledge and capability regarding teaching. (repeatable phrase) Yet[,] as mentioned above[,] there are certain aspects that could be improved. (formal style) In conclusion, the overall satisfaction could be increased (indirect language) if ideas included in the report are were implemented.

Content: 5/5
have you answered the question

All content is relevant to the task. Target reader is almost informed.

• evaluate the placement- commented
• explaining why you found it useful- commented
• make any recommendations for areas you think may be improved- commented

Communicative Achievement: 3/5
have you completed the task in the right sort of language?

The candidate followed writing conventions which are particularly relevant to the task and genre.

You could you provide more detailed information such as the types of classes that have been performed, the number of  students, or, for example, working hours; 

Also, please keep in mind that a report is a type of document focused on the analysis and description of a certain phenomenon or event. Storytelling features are not recommended (narrative) - avoid it and a first-person perspective ("placement has taught me a lot, in my opinion") instead use more passive forms => ("the course can be considered undoubtedly very effective from the participant's point of view")

The organisation: 4-5/5
have you structured your writing properly?

The content of the report is correctly divided into sections depending on their purpose.

• add a simple list, improve the organisation

Linking words are consistently and appropriately used, the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text is clear

Language: 4-5/5
have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?

Slightly repetitive vocabulary; Use synonyms.

Vocabulary is used appropriately to the topic; common phrases relevant to the specific task are used

Text use suitable grammatical structures (conditionals, relative clauses, passives, modal forms and tense contrasts)

Pay attention to the punctuation
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• make sure that your report consists of diverse past tense forms, conditionals, modals, as well as passive forms

 Score: 17-18/20 Grade: C1/C2