Advanced writing course C1-C2

Writing: Effective Communication

An advanced writing-development programme for learners whose English is strong, but whose writing still needs clarity, control and stylistic purpose.

This is not an exam-strategy course. It builds the language control, genre awareness and communicative competence required for high-level academic, professional and exam writing.

Focus

Writing as thinking, not templates.

Level

C1-C2 and C2 exam support.

Outcome

Clearer texts, stronger structure and better reader awareness.

Portfolio

Revision across multiple drafts and one marked final task per unit.

Is this course right for you?

The aim is not merely to produce correct texts, but to develop deliberate, flexible and reader-aware writing.

This course is for you if

your writing is accurate but heavy or predictable;
you rely too much on formulaic structures;
your tone does not always match purpose and reader;
you struggle to shape and develop ideas naturally;
you want systematic writing development at C1+.

This course is not designed for

general language practice;
conversation training;
strategy-only exam preparation;
memorised templates;
quick correction of isolated assignments.

What you will develop

Four strands run through every genre unit.

Genre and reader awareness

Purpose, audience, conventions, register and rhetorical choices.

Structure and idea development

Arguments, sequencing, paragraph logic and development of position.

Language and stylistic control

Precision, cohesion, tone, syntax and deliberate lexical choice.

Revision and portfolio building

Rewriting, editing, reflection and development across multiple drafts.

How each genre unit works

Each genre unit is a four-lesson cycle focused on one type of advanced writing.

Current availability

Waiting list open

Format

Live online

Lesson length

90-100 minutes

Rhythm

2 lessons per week

Lessons 1-3

model analysis and genre awareness;
language development and guided practice;
revision, discussion and feedback.

Lesson 4

in-class writing with teacher guidance;
revision and finalisation;
one marked final assignment.

Curriculum

Module 1 is currently available as a complete standalone programme. Each genre unit consists of four lessons.

Module 1: Genre control and structural clarity

Focus on academic and discursive writing with emphasis on argumentation, evaluation and synthesis of ideas. Outcomes include clearer paragraph logic, stronger thesis development and more controlled academic tone.

Focus on descriptive, discursive and narrative choices. Students practise rhythm, imagery, tone, reader engagement and deliberate stylistic decisions without over-writing.

Focus on reports, analytical summaries and evidence-based writing. Students work on section logic, concise findings, data commentary and purposeful recommendations.

Focus on formal, semi-formal and informed-register letters. Students practise tact, rhetorical competence, clear requests, complaints, recommendations and audience-sensitive tone.

Preparing for C2 Proficiency or advanced IELTS writing?

The course develops the writing competence assessed at high levels: genre control, precise organisation, flexible language, appropriate register and purposeful communication. Exam strategy and timed-task training are covered separately in Exam English.

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About the teacher

Vladimir Pavlovich

English teacher and course author specialising in advanced language development, assessment and high-level writing.

Relevant expertise

advanced writing assessment;
C2 Proficiency and IELTS writing;
genre and discourse analysis;
development of original high-level writing materials;
teacher training in assessment and feedback.

TESOL · MA Linguistics · MA Education · CPE Grade A · IELTS 9.0 · PhD research in language assessment

Pricing and application

Payment is made before the start of each four-lesson genre unit.

Genre unit fee

9,000 ₽

or €90

per four-lesson genre unit

four live 90-100-minute lessons;
course materials;
guided in-class writing;
one marked final assignment;
teacher feedback.

Next step

Apply if you want to join Module 1 or ask for the full syllabus if you need more detail before choosing a genre unit.

confirm C1+ level;
select a genre unit;
receive schedule and payment details.

FAQ

Practical details about level, payment, assignments and exam relevance.

No. It develops writing competence used in academic, professional and exam contexts. Exam strategy and timed-task training are separate.

Yes, genre units may be booked separately or completed as part of Module 1.

We confirm level through your application, previous exam results where relevant and a short placement conversation if needed.

Each unit includes guided in-class writing, revision work and one marked final assignment.

Module 1 is the currently available standalone programme. Module 2 will be announced separately once the syllabus and dates are confirmed.

Ready to write with greater clarity, control and purpose?

Join Module 1 or request the full syllabus to see whether the programme matches your goals.