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Band 6+: You are planning to attend a training course in another city. You need more information before making your arrangements. Write a letter to the course organiser. In your letter: explain why you are interested in the course; ask about the accommodation available; ask about the course schedule and fees.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to know some information about your training course. I saw your advertisement and I am interested to join this course.

I want to join this course because I want to learn new things and improve my skills. I think this course is good for my future. I also want to learn practical work from teachers.

First, I want to know about the course time and starting date. How many months the course will take? I also want to know about the course fees. Is there any extra money for this course?

Moreover, I am coming from another city. So, I want to know if accommodation is available for students. If yes, please tell me about the room cost and other facilities.

I hope you will give me this information soon. I am waiting for your reply.

Yours faithfully,

Janatul Ferdous

Word Count: 149

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

course: 6

about: 4

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Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: it explains interest in the course, asks about schedule, duration, and fees, and inquires about accommodation. The tone is appropriate and the structure is clear. However, the explanation of interest is somewhat generic and could be more specific to the course or your professional goals. Additionally, the questions about fees and accommodation could be more detailed (e.g., asking about payment plans, what facilities are included). To improve, provide more specific reasons for choosing this particular course and expand on the details you need, while ensuring the letter remains concise and natural. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each bullet point, and the overall message is easy to follow. However, the opening and closing are somewhat abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is basic. To improve, consider using more varied linking phrases (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'In addition', 'Regarding accommodation') and ensure each paragraph flows smoothly into the next. Also, the final paragraph could be more polite and formal, such as 'I would appreciate it if you could provide the requested information at your earliest convenience.'

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some appropriate formal expressions like 'I am writing this letter to know some information' and 'I am coming from another city.' However, the range is limited, and there is some repetition (e.g., 'I want to know' used multiple times). To improve, use a wider variety of vocabulary and more precise terms, such as 'I am writing to inquire about', 'course schedule', 'duration', 'fees', 'accommodation options', and 'facilities'. Also, avoid informal phrasing like 'I think this course is good for my future' and replace with more formal alternatives like 'I believe this course will enhance my professional development.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable range of sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings. For example, 'I am writing this letter to know some information' should be 'I am writing to inquire about some information.' Also, 'I am interested to join' should be 'I am interested in joining.' The question 'How many months the course will take?' should be 'How many months will the course take?' or 'What is the duration of the course?' Additionally, 'Is there any extra money for this course?' is unclear; consider 'Are there any additional costs?' Overall, the errors do not impede understanding, but improving accuracy and using a wider range of structures (e.g., conditionals, passive voice) would enhance the score.

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