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Band 9: You recently attended a course that a colleague recommended. However, the course was not as useful as you had hoped. Write a letter to your colleague about your experience. You should include: - Express gratitude for the recommendation. - Explain why the course didn't meet your expectations. - Suggest an alternative course or resource that might be more helpful.

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Dear Alex,

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to thank you for recommending the course to me. I really appreciated your suggestion, and I was looking forward to learning something useful from it.

However, to be honest, the course did not fully meet my expectations. The content was more basic than I had anticipated, and many of the topics were already familiar to me. In addition, the lessons were quite general and did not go into enough detail to help me improve my practical skills. Because of this, I did not gain as much new knowledge as I had hoped.

Instead, I found another resource that seems more helpful. It is an online course on CambridgeLearningcenter, which offers deeper explanations, real-life examples, and interactive tasks. I think it might be a better option for anyone who wants to develop stronger skills in this area.

Thanks again for thinking of me and sharing your recommendation. I truly appreciate it. If you ever need suggestions from me, I will be happy to help.

Best regards,

Yusuf

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Task Response

9
The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It expresses gratitude, explains the reasons for dissatisfaction with the course, and suggests an alternative resource. The content is relevant, well-organized, and sufficiently detailed. The tone is consistently polite and professional.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a clear and coherent message.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter demonstrates a strong command of vocabulary. The language used is appropriate and precise, enhancing the overall quality of the communication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter exhibits excellent grammatical control and accuracy. The sentences are well-constructed, and there are no noticeable errors in grammar or punctuation.

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