Plan a B1 writing response

Identify the purpose and reader

Read the instruction twice and mark who will receive the message, why you are writing and what action you need. A request to a manager, a note to a neighbour and a description for a course form need different details and tone.

Make a three-part outline

For an original practice task asking to change a work shift, note: why the current time is difficult, what new time you propose, and what confirmation you need. Arrange the points in a sensible order before typing. Use a clear opening, one main idea per sentence and a short closing where appropriate.

Make the connection easy to follow

Use familiar linking words such as omdat (because), maar (but), daarna (after that) and daarom (therefore). Include names, dates or other practical information requested in the prompt. Avoid adding unrelated background that makes the message harder to understand.

Review against the task, not perfection

Check every instruction point, then read the message once for sentence order and once for common errors such as verb position, articles and spelling. Correct the error that changes meaning first. The exam is timed, so leave a small review window rather than editing the first sentence repeatedly.