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Band 6+: You received an email from your friend who feels unmotivated while learning English. Write a reply and give advice.

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Dear neha,

I hope you are doing well. I received your mail lately. I can understand your current situation but dont give up your hope and motivation towards learning english.

Take a break, Freshen up yourself and start your preparation again. But, this time don’t repeat the pattern which you were following the last time. Comeup with the new methods of studying. Moreover, start listening to english speaking videos, like TV channels and movies. Make note of the common terms and phrases which everyone use during normal conversation, do practice of more modules on writing and speaking which will improve your ability and will boost your confidence.

On the other hand, If you have tried all these ideas, Join some coaching class in person or virtually which can be of more help to you if someone is guiding you. Last year to clear my English IELTS exam I joined IDP Coaching institute which entirely changed my score from lowest to highest. Their method of approach towards learning was good and easy to accomplish. I will suggest you this Institute if you are having an idea of joining the online classes.

If you are facing any trouble in learning english feel free to contact me. All the best for your preparation, do well. I will be looking forward for your mail that you have suceeded.

Best regards,

Doo.

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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

which: 5

learning: 3

english: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by offering advice to a friend who is unmotivated to learn English. It covers several relevant suggestions, such as taking a break, trying new methods, listening to English media, and considering coaching classes. The tone is friendly and supportive, which suits the informal context. However, there are some minor lapses: the advice could be more specific and structured, and the letter includes a personal anecdote that, while relevant, is not fully developed. Additionally, there are a few grammatical and punctuation errors (e.g., 'dont', 'comeup', 'suceeded') that slightly affect clarity. To improve, consider organizing the advice into clear paragraphs with topic sentences, and proofread for minor errors. Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, with a clear structure: opening, advice, and closing. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions (e.g., 'On the other hand' is used inappropriately) and the lack of clear paragraphing. The ideas are presented in a logical order, but the connection between them could be smoother. To improve, use cohesive devices more effectively and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at natural phrasing (e.g., 'freshen up yourself', 'boost your confidence'). However, there are several awkward or informal expressions (e.g., 'Comeup', 'do practice of more modules', 'having an idea of joining') that reduce the overall sophistication. To improve, use more precise and formal vocabulary, and avoid direct translations or informal contractions. Also, vary word choice to avoid repetition.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, missing commas after introductory phrases, incorrect verb forms ('do practice' instead of 'practice'), and inconsistent capitalization (e.g., 'english' should be 'English'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited use of complex sentences. To improve, focus on sentence variety, correct use of tenses, and proper punctuation. Reviewing common grammar rules and proofreading the letter would be beneficial.

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