Letter

Band 4+: You recently attended an online course that a friend recommended, but you were disappointed with it. Write a letter to your friend about the course. You should include: - What were your expectations before taking the course - Why the course did not meet your expectations - What you plan to do next regarding the subject.

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Dear friend,

I have already got into english course that you told me to try and now this course is end. I appreciate that you recommended me about this course. However, I think it was not bad but not good as I expect, the things that they taught was too hard to understand and they did not explain any of it. When I was about to ask a question, they just keep going, didn’t pay any attention to me, so it hard for me to understand anythings form class. To make this course better, I think they should have slow down a little bit, it could be easier to understand what they talking about and they should have time for asking a questions. Maybe they could have level to choose, becuase not everyone have same ability of english. They have things that they good at and not good at. Thaat is my advise.

Love you, Pick.

Word Count: 156

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Overall Band Score

4.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

course: 4

about: 3

understand: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task, thanking the friend, explaining dissatisfaction, and suggesting improvements. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but the overall message is clear. To improve, focus on using more precise language and varied sentence structures.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but the flow of ideas could be improved. Paragraphing is present but not fully effective in separating distinct points. Transitions between ideas are weak, making it harder for the reader to follow the progression of your disappointment and suggestions. Consider using more explicit transition words and phrases to guide the reader through your letter.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and somewhat repetitive. There's a lack of varied and precise language to express your feelings and suggestions effectively. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to course experiences and constructive criticism. For example, instead of saying 'not bad but not good,' you could use more descriptive words like 'underwhelming' or 'disappointing.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with verb tense consistency ('I have already got into' should be 'I got into'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. The punctuation is also not always accurate. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence structures correctly and proofread carefully for errors in grammar and punctuation.

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