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Band 4+: Write a letter to the couple. In your letter: explain why you think you would be suitable for the job; say what else you could do for the family; give your reasons for wanting the job.

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Dear Sir / Ma

I’m writing this letter for the job vacancy advertised on the local sun newspaper for a tutor in French basic for your kids. I’m from France recently relocated to Australia for my university studies in Mass communication at Brickston University presently in my second year.

The role for a home tutor in French basic is my specialty, grew up in France and helped teach Foreigners’ who come to visit France for the past 6years professionally. There would be great improvement in the next one month for the kids because there would be continuous rhymes and visual cartoons for them to understand the language immediately. I would also assist in baby sitting the kids when you are having a busy night or a busy day from picking the children after closing hours from the school.

This job would be a great addition to my finance to sort out the bills being in a Foreign country, it will also keep me busy with the free time left on my hands with the children.

I hope to hear from you soon and I will leave my phone number on the back of the letter.

Yours faithfully,

James Brown

Word Count: 199

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4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

france: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: suitability, additional help, and reasons for wanting the job. The tone is appropriate and the purpose is clear. However, there are some lapses in clarity and organization. For example, the opening sentence is a bit awkward and the letter could benefit from clearer paragraphing. Also, some phrases are informal or unclear (e.g., 'helped teach Foreigners' who come to visit France for the past 6years professionally'). To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on one point, use more formal and precise language, and proofread for grammatical accuracy and punctuation.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally organized into paragraphs, but the flow is sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions and unclear references. The opening paragraph combines the purpose and personal background in a way that could be clearer. The second paragraph lists duties and qualifications without smooth linking, and the third paragraph introduces reasons for wanting the job but could be better connected to the rest. To improve, use clear topic sentences and cohesive devices (e.g., 'In addition', 'Furthermore', 'As a result') to guide the reader. Also, ensure each paragraph has a single clear focus.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but limited in range and sometimes imprecise. Phrases like 'French basic' and 'Foreigners' who come to visit France' are awkward. There is some attempt at formal tone, but the language is often informal or repetitive. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'basic French', 'foreign visitors'), and avoid colloquial expressions. Also, ensure word choices are natural and appropriate for a formal letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. Examples include missing articles ('the job vacancy' should be 'a job vacancy'), incorrect verb forms ('helped teach' should be 'helped teaching' or 'helped to teach'), and run-on sentences. The letter also lacks consistent punctuation, which makes it hard to follow. To improve, focus on sentence structure, use a variety of complex and compound sentences, and proofread for common errors such as subject-verb agreement and article usage.

Band 4+: Write a letter to the couple. In your letter: explain why you think you would be suitable for the job; say what else you could do for the family; give your reasons for wanting the job.

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