Lesson 10: Creative Writing and Storytelling
Develop your skills for writing compelling stories using techniques for building tension, vivid imagery, and nuanced expression at B2 level.
About this lesson
In this lesson, you will learn how to apply the "show, don't tell" principle to craft more vivid and impactful scenes. You will practise the passive voice and reported speech to add subtlety and narrative distance to your writing. You will discover how to build tension through pacing, foreshadowing, and plot twists. Finally, you will edit a paragraph for clarity, rhythm, and smooth transitions, so your story sounds truly professional.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and apply the "show, don't tell" principle in paragraphs.
- Use the passive voice and reported speech to add nuance to your writing.
- Build tension through pacing, foreshadowing, and plot twists.
- Choose precise verbs and figurative language to create more powerful scenes.
- Edit a paragraph for clarity, rhythm, and smooth transitions.