Letter

Band 8+: You recently attended a short course or workshop that greatly benefited you. Write a letter to a friend recommending they take the same course/workshop. You should include details about: - what the course/workshop was about - why you found it so helpful - where and when they can take the course/workshop.

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Dear James,

I hope you’re doing great. I’ve heard that you’re looking forward to elevate your professional skills, and I am pleased to help you with a reputed online course, which I recently completed and it was totally worth it.

Regarding this course, you can easily purchase this two months educational programme with the name “CAREER TIPS BY MILLS” on , and it will not cost you an arm and a leg as it is only $24.99. These online lectures would not only foster your work-related skills but also develop your confidence level and overall well-being.

I’ve learned several tips and tricks from these classes to enhance my career. For example, dealing with problematic situations at work with patience and confidence, handling every type of client and other interpersonal skills. Moreover, preparing presentations in an advance manner and having good communication skills are two major factors which I have mastered through this online programme.

I strongly believe that this course would definitely help you, since it aligns perfectly with your profession, learning style and current requirements. If you have any another idea regarding another learning institute in you mind, feel free to discuss with me anytime, and I will for sure help you according to my current knowledge.

I hope you’ll join this course and complete your ambitions with flying colors. See you soon!

Best reagrds,

Aman

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

skills: 4

course: 4

online: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The recommendation is clear, the learning outcomes are detailed, and the benefits to the friend are well-explained. The tone is appropriately informal and friendly, consistent with a letter to a friend. The use of idiomatic expressions like 'not cost you an arm and a leg' and 'with flying colors' is natural and enhances the quality of the writing. No significant improvements are required as the requirements of the task are appropriately satisfied.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-structured and follows a logical progression. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in a distinct paragraph, which makes the message easy to follow. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are even smoother; for instance, the transition between the course details and the benefits could be more fluid. The use of cohesive devices is generally good, though some sentences are slightly long and could be broken up to improve readability.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary and some effective idiomatic expressions, such as 'not cost you an arm and a leg' and 'with flying colors,' which are very appropriate for an informal letter to a friend. There are a few minor phrasing issues, such as 'looking forward to elevate' (which should be 'looking to elevate') and 'in you mind' (should be 'in your mind'). Aim for more precision in word choice to reach a band 9 level.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good variety of sentence structures, including complex and compound sentences. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies that prevent a higher score. For example, 'looking forward to elevate' is grammatically incorrect (it should be 'looking forward to elevating' or 'looking to elevate'), and 'any another idea' is redundant (should be 'any other idea'). Additionally, some sentences are slightly run-on. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of gerunds/infinitives to improve accuracy.

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