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Band 5+: You want to apply for a position as a seasonal camp counselor at a local summer camp for children. Write a letter to the camp director applying for the job. You should include details about: - your previous experience working with children - any special skills you can teach (such as sports, music, or art) - why you would be a good addition to their team.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this for applying a position as a seasonal camp counselor at a your local summer camp. I recently learned about this opportunity and believe that my experience and skill will become a strong candidate for this role.

Over the past 4 years, I volunteered as an assistance coach of youth football team that managed 8 – 12 years old children. I help to organize the events and also give the routine activities for training sessions. However, I was an art teacher in elementary school for 2 years back then. Furthermore, I can teach the children a bit of drawing and playing some music intruments while in camp.

I believe that I had values of addition of what yours team needed because I am enthusiatic, patience, an responsible. I enjoy working with children and ensure the safety of each children during outdoor activities.

Thank you for considering my application. I would love to hearing back at earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Ricky

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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children: 4

years: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the task. You have provided details regarding your coaching and teaching experience, mentioned specific skills (drawing and music), and explained your personal qualities. However, the response could be more fully developed to reach a higher band. To improve, try to expand on your points with more specific examples - for instance, instead of just saying you can teach 'a bit' of music, mention a specific instrument. Additionally, ensure that your explanations of why you are a good addition to the team are more cohesive and less reliant on a simple list of adjectives. Strengthening the connection between your past experiences and how they will specifically benefit the summer camp would enhance the overall impact of the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure, addressing all three bullet points from the prompt in separate paragraphs. However, the transitions between ideas are somewhat abrupt. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph flows naturally into the next. For example, instead of starting a sentence with 'However' to introduce a different experience, use 'In addition to my coaching experience...' to show a connection between your skills.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is functional but quite basic and contains several errors in word choice and formation (e.g., 'assistance coach' instead of 'assistant coach', 'music intruments' instead of 'musical instruments'). To reach a higher band, try to use more precise professional terminology related to childcare and employment, such as 'supervising,' 'facilitating,' or 'contributing to the camp environment.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb tenses, articles, and word forms (e.g., 'I am writing this for applying', 'I would love to hearing', 'each children'). These errors occasionally force the reader to pause to understand the meaning. Focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, the correct use of gerunds/infinitives, and the distinction between adjectives and nouns (e.g., using 'enthusiastic, patient, and responsible' instead of 'enthusiatic, patience, an responsible').

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