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Band 5+: You are currently living in rented accommodation, but you would like to move to a house with a garden. Write a letter to your landlord requesting permission to move to a different property they own. You should include details about: - why you want to move - the type of property you are looking for - how you will ensure your current rent obligations are met.

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Dear Mr Smith,

I am writing this letter to inform and draw your attention to my decision to move a different property. I kindly acknowledge that although the residency is quite comfort for the living, but it is not spacious enough for my toddler son. He is recently started to walk and even play with balls and toys independently. Because of this I am planning to move a house with a garden to provide him with good stuff to play and entertain comfortablt.

To be more specific, in addition to a garden, a swimming pool and a small area with swings and slides are also desirable facilities to be in the yard. Furthermore, please do not forget to search for the houses with a garage, so I would park my car inside easily.

In terms of our current tenancy, I am ready to pay the entire monthly renting fee to finish our contract. If you wish you can check the quality of the given facilities.

I very much hope that we will start to move a new house as soon as possible.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Alirza Jafarov.

Word Count: 193

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points, but the development of the ideas is somewhat inconsistent. While the reasons for moving and the type of house are mentioned, the proposal regarding the end of the tenancy is slightly unclear and could be more logically explained (e.g., clarifying if you are offering to pay a penalty or simply paying until the end of the term). Additionally, some information feels slightly inappropriate for a request to a landlord; for instance, instructing the landlord to 'not forget to search' for specific features sounds more like a command than a request. To improve, ensure that the tone remains consistently polite and professional. When discussing the end of the tenancy, provide a clearer plan, such as suggesting a specific move-out date or discussing the return of the security deposit. Work on the logical flow between sentences to ensure the transition from your current living situation to your future requirements is smooth.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure by addressing the three bullet points in separate paragraphs. However, the flow is occasionally disrupted by awkward phrasing and incorrect conjunction usage (e.g., using 'although... but' in the same sentence). To improve, focus on using cohesive devices more naturally and ensure that each sentence transitions smoothly into the next without repetitive structures.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic message, but there are several instances of imprecise word choices and errors in word formation (e.g., 'quite comfort' instead of 'comfortable', 'good stuff' is too informal, and 'move a different property' instead of 'move to'). Aim to use more precise, formal vocabulary suitable for a letter to a landlord, such as 'amenities' instead of 'stuff' or 'facilities'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement, incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'move a house' instead of 'move to a house'), and sentence structure errors (e.g., 'He is recently started'). Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that basic tenses and prepositions are used accurately to improve the overall professionalism of the writing.

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