You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to where you live. Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter: say how you came to know about him/her explain why you want to learn ask what help they can offer.

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Dear Mr Chalk I am your neighbour Joe. I am writing with the hope
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your assistance regarding learning French. In the beginning, I was unable to know that you are a French teacher at the local university as I was considering you as a very friendly neighbour. Two weeks ago, one of my friends, Mary, told me that she attended your linguistics class at the university and gave me very positive feedback, which impressed me a lot. Since I am planning to go to France to continue my field of study in arts next year, I believe I should equip myself with the skill of speaking French, as a preparation for my future life there.
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, I would like to know if it is possible to attend your class at the university or if you can provide some private training sessions in terms of speaking French for individuals. I am looking forward to your reply.
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sincerely. Joe.
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coherence cohesion
Your letter shows a good understanding of the task and provides a clear response to the prompt. Ensure that your greeting and closing maintain a professional tone and are appropriately formal for a letter to a teacher.
task response
Your letter effectively conveys the reasons for seeking French lessons with the teacher and clearly asks for the specific help needed. It maintains a professional and appropriate tone throughout. Ensure that your greeting and closing maintain a professional tone and are appropriately formal for a letter to a teacher.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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