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Band 7+: You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time. Write a letter to your boss.

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Dear Mr Mehta

I am writing in regards to reducing my working hours so I can study with work.

At present, I am working 9hours a day and after work I get so tired that I am left with no time for any other task

My studies need atleast 20hrs a week and this may increase during my exam period.

However, if you grant me leave from the office around 4:00pm instead of 6:00pm, it will be a huge help in my study time and it won’t affect the office work. I will make sure to complete my office work by 4:00pm and also explain my tasks to my immediate subordinates so if I leave early work won’t be affected.

I have started my AI course, where I can learn various skills and how to efficiently make use of it. In the future AI is going to have a huge impact on our working style. This course mainly focuses on technological advancement and it will be a great help in our company’s IT department.

Hoping for a positive response from your side.

Yours sincerely

Sakshi Abbott

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

working: 3

office: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter effectively addresses the task by clearly stating the request to reduce working hours for part-time study, providing a specific proposal (leaving at 4pm instead of 6pm), and reassuring the boss that work will not be affected. The purpose is clear and the tone is appropriate. However, there are a few minor omissions and lapses: the letter does not explicitly mention the exact number of hours to be reduced or the duration of the arrangement, and the connection between the AI course and the company's IT department could be more directly linked to the benefits for the employer. To improve, consider specifying the new working hours and the expected timeframe, and elaborating on how the study will benefit the company in the long term.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clearly stated in the opening, and each paragraph addresses a distinct point: current situation, request, reassurance, and justification. However, the flow could be improved by using more cohesive devices (e.g., 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'Moreover') to link ideas more smoothly. The paragraphing is adequate, but the final paragraph could be more clearly separated from the justification paragraph to enhance structure.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good phrases like 'in regards to', 'huge help', and 'technological advancement'. However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied word choice. For example, 'reduce my working hours' could be 'request a reduction in my working hours', and 'huge impact' could be 'significant impact'. Also, 'atleast' should be 'at least', and 'work with' in the opening is slightly awkward; 'study alongside work' would be more natural. Overall, the lexical range is adequate but not fully flexible.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences (e.g., 'if you grant me leave... it will be a huge help'). There are only minor errors, such as missing punctuation (e.g., '9hours' should be '9 hours', '4:00pm' should be '4:00 p.m.'), and a missing period after 'task' in the second sentence. The grammar is mostly accurate, but the range could be more varied, and some sentences are a bit long and could be broken down for clarity. Overall, the grammar is controlled and errors are infrequent.

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