Written Production and Interaction
What this domain tests
Written Production and Interaction asks you to write short, purposeful texts: an email, a message, a notice, a short formal or informal letter, or a brief opinion piece. You are assessed on task achievement (all points covered), organisation (paragraphs, linkers), range and accuracy of grammar and vocabulary, and register (formal vs. informal).
Concepts to master
- Register: formal openings and closings (Dear Sir/Madam, Yours faithfully; Dear Mr Jones, Yours sincerely) versus informal (Hi Tom, Best wishes). Contractions and phrasal verbs suit informal texts; full forms and precise vocabulary suit formal ones.
- Paragraphing: one idea per paragraph; an opening purpose sentence, body points, a closing line.
- Linkers: firstly, in addition, however, as a result, to sum up.
- Functional phrases: requesting (I would be grateful if...), apologising (I am sorry that...), suggesting (Why don't we...?), inviting.
- Editing: check subject–verb agreement, articles, spelling and punctuation.
Traps to watch
- Missing a bullet point from the task-always tick each requirement.
- Mixing registers (slang in a formal letter, or stiff phrases in a friendly message).
- Writing far more than needed and losing accuracy.
- Forgetting a greeting or sign-off.
Rule of thumb
Plan for one minute: list the points you must include and the register. Write simply and correctly rather than ambitiously and wrongly. Leave time to reread for agreement, articles and spelling.
Worked example: Task: Write to a language school asking about evening courses and prices. A strong opening: Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about your evening courses and to ask about the fees. This states purpose and covers both points in one formal sentence.