A2 English
A2 English Writing Exercises: 10 Short Tasks with Model Answers
Practice simple A2 English writing with 10 short tasks about messages, plans, weekends, and polite requests.
If you want to improve A2 English writing, the best practice is short, practical writing. These exercises help you write everyday messages, simple plans, and polite requests in clear English.
1) Write a short message to a friend
Task: Tell your friend where you are and when you will come back.
Model answer: I am at the supermarket now. I will be home at 6 p.m.
Why this works: The message is short and clear. It uses the present simple for the current situation and will for a future plan.
2) Write about your day
Task: Write 2–3 sentences about what you do on a normal weekday.
Model answer: I get up at 7 o'clock. I have breakfast and go to work. In the evening, I watch TV.
Why this works: We use the present simple for routines and repeated actions.
3) Make a weekend plan
Task: Write what you plan to do this weekend.
Model answer: This weekend, I want to visit my parents and clean my room. On Sunday, I will relax at home.
Why this works: You can use want to for a plan or will for a future decision.
4) Write a polite request
Task: Ask a classmate to help you with homework.
Model answer: Can you help me with my homework, please?
Why this works: Can you... please? is a simple polite request in everyday English.
5) Write a short invitation
Task: Invite a friend to your birthday party.
Model answer: Hi Anna, would you like to come to my birthday party on Saturday? It starts at 5 p.m.
Why this works: Would you like to... ? is a friendly, polite invitation.
6) Write a simple thank-you message
Task: Thank someone for a gift.
Model answer: Thank you for the book. I really like it.
Why this works: This is a natural short message. It gives thanks and adds one simple personal comment.
7) Describe your room
Task: Write 3 sentences about your room.
Model answer: My room is small but comfortable. There is a bed, a desk, and a chair. I study there every day.
Why this works: There is / There are helps you describe things in a place.
8) Write a short shopping note
Task: Write a note for yourself or a family member.
Model answer: Buy milk, bread, and apples.
Why this works: In notes, short phrases are normal and clear. You do not always need a full sentence.
9) Write about your last holiday
Task: Write 2 sentences about a past holiday.
Model answer: Last year, I visited my aunt in Brighton. We walked on the beach and ate fish and chips.
Why this works: Use the past simple for finished actions in the past.
10) Write a short apology
Task: Apologize for being late.
Model answer: Sorry I am late. The bus was slow.
Why this works: A short apology is enough in many everyday situations. The second sentence gives a simple reason.