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Band 8+: You have moved into a new house and want to invite a former colleague to a housewarming party. Write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter: - explain why you have moved - give them some details about your new home - provide information about the party (date, time, and location)

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Dear Maria,

I hope all is well with you. I am writing to you as we are organising a housewarming party at our new place in the countryside, and we would both very much like you to attend.

As you know, we just moved out of our small flat in town, to our new country house. Its a bigger place, with a fantastic large garden, with a swimming pool for the summer. We are incredibly excited about this change – and that is why we are celebrating – the move to our new abode!

The party will take place on Friday 24th July – at our new house. The address is Whitehall, Hemyock, Devon. Its easy to find on the map – just google it! Most people will arrive at around 10:00 and stay for lunch, which will be a barbecue. I guess people will begin to leave at around 19:303:30

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

place: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by inviting a colleague to a housewarming party, explaining the occasion, providing details about when and where the party will take place, and describing what to expect. The tone is friendly and suitable for a colleague. However, there are a few minor lapses: the time '19:303:30' appears to be a typo, and the phrase 'google it' may be slightly informal for a letter. To improve, ensure all details are clear and error-free, and consider a slightly more polished closing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The message flows naturally from the invitation to the details of the event. However, the paragraphing could be improved slightly; for instance, the details about the party (date, time, location) are somewhat mixed within a single paragraph. Consider separating the logistical information into its own paragraph for better clarity. Additionally, the final sentence about the end time seems cut off and could be completed for smoother cohesion.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with phrases like 'new abode' and 'incredibly excited' adding a nice touch. The language is natural and fits the informal tone of a letter to a colleague. However, there is a minor issue with the phrase 'google it' which, while acceptable in informal writing, could be replaced with a more formal suggestion like 'you can find it easily on a map' to maintain consistency. Overall, the lexical range is good and effectively conveys the excitement. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. However, there are a few errors that prevent it from achieving a higher score. For example, 'Its a bigger place' should be 'It's a bigger place' (missing apostrophe for contraction). Also, the time '19:303:30' appears to be a typo and should be corrected to '19:30' or '7:30 PM'. Additionally, the sentence 'I guess people will begin to leave at around 19:303:30' is incomplete and confusing. Correcting these errors would significantly improve the grammatical accuracy.

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