A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He /she asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -give details of the courses you took at the university -Explain why you recommended the university -give some advice about how to apply

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Dear John, I am writing to you regarding the
course
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you wanted to enrol in at California art university. Graphic design is a study that requires you to practice a lot, and you would have to do lots of hand-drawn designs.
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, I think the
course
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is suitable for you because you have a great eye for details and colours,
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I know you are a hardworking person and you can overcome the challenges ahead of you in
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course
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. About the university, I can say with certainty that they have the best art college in America and not only the teachers are very experienced but
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they have great experience in the media industry which I think would be helpful for your future job opportunities.
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applying for a graphic design
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might seem easy, I recommend you gather a good portfolio of your work and attach that to your cv, it will help boost your chance of getting accepted faster. If there are any more questions about the university, please don’t hesitate to write back to me. Best regards, Ali
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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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