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Band 7+: 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,

I am writing to ask for some information about the professional training course advertised in your training centre.

I am interested in joining this course because I want to improve my professional skills and gain more knowledge . I believe this trainig will help me to develop my career and get job opportunities in the future . I also want to learn some particular skills from experienced trainers .

FIrstly, I would like to know about the course schedule . Could you please tell me when the classes will start and how many days a week I need to attend ? I would also like to know the total duration of the course and the course fees. Please let me know if there are any extra costs for study materials or other services.

Secondly, I am coming from another city , so I would like to know whether accommodation is available for participants if it is available , please tell me about the cost and facilities .

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Tamim

Word Count: 180

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Overall Band Score

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

course: 5

about: 3

would: 3

please: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: it explains the reason for interest, asks about schedule, duration, and fees, and inquires about accommodation. The tone is appropriate and the letter is well-organized. Minor lapses include a few spelling errors (e.g., 'trainig', 'FIrstly') and slightly informal phrasing ('get job opportunities'), but these do not detract from the overall clarity and task achievement. To reach a higher band, ensure error-free writing and more varied, precise language.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. The use of cohesive devices is adequate, but there are minor lapses in flow, such as the abrupt transition in the accommodation paragraph. To improve, use more varied linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic with smooth transitions.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task, but there is limited range and some repetition (e.g., 'course' and 'training'). Some phrases are slightly informal or imprecise, such as 'get job opportunities' and 'particular skills'. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'enhance my professional competencies' and 'specific skill sets', and avoid informal expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable range of sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues. For example, 'trainig' should be 'training', 'FIrstly' should be 'Firstly', and there are missing spaces after periods. Additionally, the sentence 'if it is available , please tell me' is awkwardly phrased. To improve, proofread for spelling and punctuation, and use more complex structures with accurate grammar.

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