You 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 Jass, Hello, how are you? I hope you are doing well. I am writing
this
letter to let you know about my plan to move to do
further
study in your city soon, and I
also
need some information regarding top educational institutes, so that I can choose the best
according to
my requirements. As you already know, I completed my graduation in maths in 2019.
Furthermore
, I
also
have two years of teaching experience at the local university. But now my dream is to pursue a master’s in mathematics from a reputed college.
Lastly
, I know that you are a working individual;
however
, can you please do me a favour
.
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I just need a list of colleges that not only provide me with theoretical knowledge but
also
help me polish my teaching skills. Hopefully, I will meet soon in the near future. Looking forward to your response. Yours faithfully, TS
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task response
Make sure to clearly state the purpose of the letter and address all the points mentioned in the prompt.
coherence cohesion
Use appropriate linking words and transition phrases to ensure a smooth flow of ideas and paragraphs.
lexical resource
Expand your vocabulary and make use of academic and formal language to enhance your writing.
grammatical range
Pay attention to sentence structure to avoid grammatical errors and make your writing more accurate.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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