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Band 4+: 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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Hello my dear, I hope you are doing well!

I visited the course you are recommended, but you know, this wasn’t really went amazing. But I really appreciate your help, because now I know a few other coaches and one another course that can help out both of us! Just text me back if you want to know more, I would gladly recommend you – quid pro quo!

Also I wabted to explain why I didn’t liked this course – the quality of it was awful! I had to wait for about an hour on a street to attend, and then when I finally attended there was so much people – and the funniest thing that after about thirty minutes there was only ten people including me. So I learned my lesson and won’t repeat the mistakes again.

Your friend …

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Overall Band Score

4.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
course: 3
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Task Response

4
The letter attempts to address the task, but the content is somewhat limited and lacks detail. The explanation of dissatisfaction is superficial, and the suggestion for an alternative is vague. To improve, provide more specific reasons for your disappointment with the course and offer a concrete alternative with details. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the transitions between ideas are abrupt. The paragraphing could be improved to separate distinct points more effectively. For example, the initial thanks and the offer of an alternative course could form one paragraph, while the detailed explanation of dissatisfaction could be another. Using more explicit transition words and phrases would enhance the flow and readability of the letter.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary used is basic and lacks the precision needed to convey the writer's disappointment effectively. The phrase "wasn't really went amazing" is not natural. There is an attempt to use a more sophisticated phrase ("quid pro quo"), but it feels out of place and not entirely appropriate in this context. To improve, focus on using more descriptive and specific language to explain the issues with the course and to suggest alternatives.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
The letter contains several grammatical errors that impede understanding. Examples include incorrect verb forms ("you are recommended" should be "you recommended"), awkward phrasing ("this wasn't really went amazing"), and general issues with sentence structure. The punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on using simpler sentence structures and ensuring correct verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Proofreading carefully for errors before submitting the letter is essential.

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