Focusing specifically on the newly introduced writing portfolio for the Intermediate 2 & Higher English courses this book explains the portfolio requirements provides examples hints & practical advice on tackling each essay type & contains exercises to develop vocabulary sentence structure & writing technique. This practical guide to the new writing portfolio provides advice on tackling each of the essay types that can be submitted for the Intermediate 2 & Higher English courses -- creative (fiction poetry scripts) persuasive reflective discursive & report writing. It discusses how to select essay types & topics demonstrates how to structure & review each essay type & contains exercises to help build vocabulary & improve sentence structure. It also sets out the requirements of the writing portfolio for both Intermediate 2 & Higher & how to achieve the best marks possible for this part of the exam.