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Band 6+: You want to take a short course at a local community college but need more information. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter: - identify the course you are interested in - ask specific questions about the course schedule and content - inquire about the application process and deadlines.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter in regard to my intention to take a course at the Kings college. I would hereby, like to get a few information prior to application.

I will like to study Pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology. I checked the college’s website and the school offers my desired course. I also met up the aggregate score required for this department in my high school leaving examination so i am sure studying this will be a piece of cake for me.

Unfornunately, i could not find any point where the departmental fees and payment options reflected on the site but in defence, I learnt that the site is currently on maintenance mode as the school is trying to review the fees for the incoming session. I do suspect there will be an increament so I will appreciate you inform me of the new agreed amount and means of payments so I can make preparations for it on time.

Meanwhile, I will like you to give me a step by step process on application for this course and also a hint on the deadline for registration so that I dont miss out on the next batch of admitted students.

Yours faithfully,

Odinnuta Cynthia Chiamaka.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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course: 3

school: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant information and inquiries. There is a clear identification of the course, questions about fees and payment, and an inquiry about the application process and deadlines. While the letter is well-written, attention to minor grammatical errors and a slightly more formal tone in certain areas could further enhance the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent and addresses all points in the task. However, the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider grouping related questions together and using clearer transitions between paragraphs. For example, the request for application process details could be placed closer to the mention of registration deadlines. Also, avoid overly verbose phrases like 'I would hereby, like to get a few information prior to application.' A more direct approach enhances clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. Phrases like 'piece of cake' are informal and not suitable for this context. While the letter demonstrates an understanding of the topic, using more specific and professional language would elevate the response. For instance, instead of 'means of payments,' consider 'payment methods' or 'available payment options.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and punctuation. For example, 'I also met up the aggregate score required for this department' is not grammatically correct. It should be rephrased as 'I also met the aggregate score requirement for this department.' Proofreading carefully and focusing on accurate sentence construction will improve the grammatical accuracy.

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