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Band 5+: You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter * describe the training course. * say how it will help improve your job performance. * explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.

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Dear Sir,

I hope you are doing well. I am planning to get enrolled in a short course in the next month. I am writing to you regarding this today.

To get started with the course, I am thinking of getting myself admit to a short course on graphics designing. To cope with the modern life, learning graphics design has almost become compulsory. Moreover, it will also be beneficial for our company especially for my marketing post.

Growing up, I always took interest in art and I am confident enough this knowledge will enrich me in both professional and personal life. We can easily attract new clients with our marketing ads on social media platforms. Additionally, our company won’t need to hire new graphics designer with high salary.

Unfortunately, I have to take a full day leave on Tuesday and a half day leave after lunch on Wednesday in every week for next three months. However, I promise to do over-time two days in every upcoming weeks.

No more today. I am looking forward to your favorable response and hope to discuss on this in person.

Sincerely,

Sarah

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

course: 3

graphics: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the task. You have clearly identified the course, explained the benefits to the company, specified the schedule, and proposed a solution for your workload. However, the response could be improved by refining the tone and clarity. Some phrasing is slightly informal or awkward (e.g., 'No more today' or 'getting myself admit'), which can detract from the professional nature of a letter to a supervisor. To reach a higher score, ensure that the connection between the course and your specific job duties is explained more smoothly and that the plan for completing work tasks is more detailed (for example, mentioning specific tasks you will complete during overtime). Additionally, ensure the tone remains consistently formal throughout.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure by addressing the prompts in order, but the transitions between ideas are somewhat abrupt. Some sentences feel disconnected, such as the transition from personal interest in art to the company's marketing needs. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices (e.g., 'Consequently,' 'In terms of my schedule,' or 'To ensure my responsibilities are met') to link your ideas more smoothly. Additionally, avoid informal closing phrases like 'No more today,' which disrupt the professional tone of the letter.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is functional but quite basic and repetitive (e.g., using 'short course' multiple times). There are also several awkward or incorrect word choices, such as 'getting myself admit' instead of 'enrolling in' and 'marketing post' instead of 'marketing role.' To reach a higher band, aim for more precise professional terminology, such as 'professional development,' 'enhance my skill set,' or 'mitigate the impact on my workload.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder the flow of reading. Issues include subject-verb agreement, incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'discuss on this' should be 'discuss this'), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'do over-time two days in every upcoming weeks'). Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that singular/plural nouns and verb tenses are used accurately. For example, instead of 'every upcoming weeks,' use 'every upcoming week' or 'the coming weeks.'

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