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Band 6+: You have seen an advertisement for a part-time receptionist position at a dental clinic. The job requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Write a letter to the clinic manager applying for the position. In your letter: mention why you want this job; highlight your communication and organizational abilities; indicate when you can start working.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to apply for the position of receptionist at your clinic, advertised on the online platform. I read all the requirements mentioned in the advertisement, and I believe my skills and experience of working as a receptionist in public hospital aligns well with the job description.

As you will prefer a candidate with communication skills, I previous role involved a frequent customer dealing as I worked as a salesman in a renowned brand. Furthermore, I recently acquired a basic computing course, and I believe my computing skills have enhanced after completing that course.

I am available to start from the 1st June 2026. If given the opportunity, I will resign from my current role and will serve a notice period of one week before joining my new role.

I hope you will give my request careful consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Fazal

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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skills: 3

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Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: the specific position, relevant skills and experience, and availability to start. The tone is appropriate and the structure is clear. However, there are some lapses in clarity and accuracy, such as 'I previous role involved' (should be 'my previous role involved') and the phrase 'a frequent customer dealing' is awkward. Additionally, the mention of a 'salesman' role is relevant but could be more directly linked to receptionist duties. To improve, ensure grammatical accuracy and use more precise language to describe your skills and experience.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The flow of ideas is generally smooth, but some transitions could be improved. For example, the second paragraph jumps from communication skills to computer skills without a clear linking phrase. Consider using cohesive devices like 'In addition' or 'Furthermore' to connect ideas more explicitly. The paragraphing is adequate, but the second paragraph could be split into two for better clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task, but there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings. For instance, 'a frequent customer dealing' should be 'frequent customer interaction' or 'dealing with customers frequently.' Also, 'I recently acquired a basic computing course' should be 'I recently completed a basic computer course.' The range of vocabulary is limited, and more precise terms could be used, such as 'proficient in Microsoft Office' instead of 'computing skills.' Overall, the language is understandable but lacks sophistication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'I previous role' should be 'my previous role,' and 'involved a frequent customer dealing' is grammatically incorrect. Also, 'I will resign from my current role and will serve a notice period' is correct but could be more concise. The sentence 'I read all the requirements mentioned in the advertisement' is fine, but the overall range of structures is limited. To improve, use a variety of complex sentences and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct prepositions.

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