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Band 7+: The younger sister of one of your friends is thinking about spending a year studying abroad as part of her university course. You did this recently, and she has asked you about your experience. Write a letter to your friend's sister. In your letter • tell her where you studied during your year abroad • describe what you learnt about the country you studied in • explain why your year abroad was helpful for your studies

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Dear Anna,

Thanks for your letter! I hope you are doing well. I know that studying abroad can seem scary for young people, and it may be difficult to choose the right path for the future. Recently, I was in the same situation, so I’d be happy to help you with this.

I studied at an art university in Germany for five years and graduated in 2022. My specialization was called “Medieval Arts,” and I really enjoyed it, because I’ve always found the Middle Ages fascinating.

Germany is a wonderful country with a rich history and many famous writers, composers and painters, which is one of the reasons why I chose it. In addition, Germany has some of the highest-ranked universities in Europe.

Overall, my university programme helped me improve my painting skills and develop my soft and communication skills. I met many friendly people there, learned a new language and even had the opportunity to organise my own art exhibition and get a job.

I’m really excited to hear about your plans and future experience. I hope my letter gave you the information you needed. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

Best regards,

Elena

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task but includes some irrelevant information, such as the duration of the study and graduation year, which are not directly related to a year abroad. The description of what was learned about the country is somewhat general. To improve, focus on providing specific details about the cultural insights gained and how the year abroad directly benefited the studies, rather than general skills development.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction could be more directly focused on the purpose of the letter, which is to advise Anna about studying abroad. While the flow is generally good, ensure each paragraph clearly addresses a specific point from the task prompt to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific and varied vocabulary related to the experience of studying abroad and the cultural aspects of Germany. For example, instead of just saying 'wonderful country,' describe specific cultural experiences or aspects that made it so.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and generally accurate. Pay attention to verb tense consistency and article usage to refine the grammatical accuracy further. For example, in the second paragraph, it mentions studying for five years and graduating in 2022, but the task specifies a year abroad.

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