Filling In a Form and Writing a Simple CV

Job applications, official forms, a simple CV — real B1 writing tasks.

Notice

  • Full name: ___ Date of birth: ___ Address: ___
  • Work experience: 2022–present, Customer Service Assistant, ABC Ltd.
  • Skills: fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in Microsoft Office.

Rule

Forms and CVs use short, fragment-style entries (no full sentences needed) but must be precise and consistent — dates in order, clear headings (Personal Details, Education, Work Experience, Skills), and formal, factual language.

Practice

  1. CV heading for jobs you’ve had:
    Answer: Work Experience
  2. CV heading for schools/degrees:
    Answer: Education
  3. Write a skills line for yourself (example format): “Fluent in ___, proficient in ___.”
    Answer: (personal answer, e.g. Fluent in English and French, proficient in Excel.)
  4. Form field for where you currently live:
    Answer: Address
  5. Form field for your job history dates, oldest or newest first?
    Answer: Usually most recent first

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CEFR: Writing — fill in a practical form or write a simple CV accurately.

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