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Band 6+: You are planning to attend a short course at a college in an English-speaking country. Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter: explain which course you are interested in ask about the course details and accommodation options inquire about the application procedure

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Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Linda, and I enrolled in a short course at your college. Today I am writing to ask for further information regarding the course description.

Could you provide me with the course content and the expected outcome of students? I also wonder whether the course offers in-depth knowledge or a broader overview of the subject. To better prepare for academic term, may I get the course schedule including starting and finishing times? Besides, I’m interested in the accomodation and I only require a place located near the college. Given that I’m a foreign student, I find it difficult to look for a good place to live. In addtion, I did not read in the brochure about the public transportation in the city, so I’m worried to be lost. Would it be possible for you to give me a detailed map? For greater convenience, may I receive help by your student assistant to meet face-to-face when I arrive?

I hope you can assist my soon. I would like to express my sincere gratitude. I look forward to your early reply.

Yours faithfully,

Linda

Word Count: 188

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

course: 5

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Task Response

The letter only partially fulfills the requirements of the task. While it mentions the course and accommodation needs, it doesn't provide specific details about arrival/departure dates. The letter also veers into asking for course details, which is outside the scope of the accommodation officer's role. To improve, focus on directly addressing all points in the prompt with relevant information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. The request for course information overshadows the accommodation and transportation inquiries, which are the main focus of the task. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the three bullet points in the task instructions to improve clarity and flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. However, there's room to enhance the range and sophistication of word choices. For instance, instead of 'a good place to live,' you could use 'suitable accommodation.' Also, vary the sentence structure to make the letter more engaging.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentences, but there are some grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'assist my soon' should be 'assist me soon,' and 'In addtion' should be 'In addition'. Pay closer attention to prepositions, articles, and word order. Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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