Edinburgh School of English blog

There’s no set structure for essays as it will depend on the type of essay you are writing. But there are some guidelines to help you present your arguments in a logical way for the reader. Try the following tips to help you plan your writing.  Know your thesis – you must be clear on what exactly your main argument...

Writing creative texts like novels appears to be mostly about imagination, but the reality is that you also need to be organised to accomplish your goals. Of course, there’s no single formula for successful writing but there is some advice on how make a start.   Develop an outline – select a time and setting and plan the main plot events...

Speaking in front of an audience can be hard, even if you’re talking about a subject you know very well. Not only do you have to make sure you know your material, you also have to make sure you communicate in a way that your audience can understand and, most importantly, find interesting. But this also means that giving a...

If you’re looking for a test that will demonstrate your skill in English to an organisation, Linguaskill is the ideal testing tool to do so. Available online, it is convenient to take, and tests speaking and listening as well as reading and writing. It is unique insofar as there is no set number of questions – the test is finished...