ou have a friend who lives in a city abroad . You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city . Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him or her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the last few years . Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

Dear Asha, Hope
this
letter finds you with radiant health and the best of your spirits.It's been so long since we've had a meet-up and had fun.Anyways,You'd be surprised about the news that I've planned to move to your city in Canada. Actually,I want to study Biotechnology at one of the reputed colleges in the Greater Toronto Area.I prefer
this
because I completed my higher school with a medical stream and I'd love to complete my tertiary schooling abroad.Could please guide me to find an institute which has
this
particular course and assist me in contacting them?I think you'd be the best person who can help me in taking all these decisions as you are living in Toronto since 2018 and have seen all the life aspects here. Other than that,It'd be very nice if you can tell me about some of the activities that I will enjoy here.I hope we will meet soon and reminisced the things.I will wait for your letter. Warm Wishes, Ann
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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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