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Band 4+: You have recently started a new hobby that you are very passionate about. You want to tell a former colleague about it. Write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter: - explain what the new hobby is - describe why you started doing it - invite them to join you for an activity related to this hobby sometime soon.

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Dear Gagan,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to you about, I have just started a new hobby which is i wanted to share with you.

My new hobby is regarding to art and craft. I think it’s very good for me beacuse one of the day i am free then i started to do making a flowers with the help of colourfull papers, then i really enjoyed and i did that activite very smoothely.

I make many things from different material for house useing which is really beacutiful. I know you are also like this beacuse it’s my personal point of view when i do it then i feel strees free and easily mkae happines. You know very well our thinking is so samiler so you are also feel happy and enjoy it.

I think we will try this art and craft hobby together which is very enjoyable. If you are free next weekends then you will come my home and we try it, beacuse i have a all type of material then we will make different thing which is useful for us.

See you soon,

Simran Kaur.

Word Count: 194

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4.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

which: 4

hobby: 3

beacuse: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the hobby (art and craft), explains why the friend would enjoy it, and suggests a time to try it together. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasing that detract from clarity. For example, 'regarding to art and craft' is not idiomatic, and 'i have a all type of material' contains grammatical errors. To improve, focus on using more precise language and proofreading for grammar and spelling. Additionally, ensure that the tone is consistently friendly and that the letter flows naturally from one point to the next.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear structure with an introduction, body, and closing, but the flow is disrupted by frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The ideas are presented in a logical order, but the lack of cohesive devices and the presence of run-on sentences make it difficult to follow effortlessly. To improve, use linking words (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Moreover', 'In addition') and break down long sentences into shorter, clearer ones. Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea and that transitions between paragraphs are smooth.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with some errors in word choice (e.g., 'regarding to' instead of 'related to', 'smoothely' instead of 'smoothly', 'beacutiful' instead of 'beautiful'). There is limited range of vocabulary, and the letter lacks sophistication. To improve, expand your vocabulary by learning synonyms and collocations related to hobbies and activities. Use more precise and varied words to express your ideas, and pay attention to correct spelling and word forms.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and missing articles. For example, 'I have just started a new hobby which is i wanted to share' should be 'I have just started a new hobby that I wanted to share with you.' Also, 'beacuse' should be 'because', and 'mkae' should be 'make'. The sentence structures are mostly simple and repetitive, with limited use of complex sentences. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, such as compound and complex sentences, and review basic grammar rules, especially verb tenses and articles. Proofread your writing to correct spelling and punctuation errors.

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