You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -explain why you are selling -describe the furniture -suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture

Dear Priyanka, I hope you are doing great. I am writing
this
letter to let you know that I want to sell my
sofa
and might be you would like to buy it. I am selling
this
sofa
as we got it 4 years ago. My family wants to get everything new now as next month, we are going to hold my sister's marriage. So, we
also
planned to get a big new
sofa
at home
instead
of having
this
less seated
sofa
.
This
old
sofa
is three-seated and black.
This
is made of leather and with a unique design. The
sofa
is in very good condition and never gets dirty easily.
This
is my
favorite
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furniture at home
while
watching TV or reading books.
Due to
insufficient space, we are planning to sell it. The next few weeks, it is going to be very busy
due to
my sister's marriage. We have to do a lot of shopping. So it would be better if you could come within 2 days and have a look at
this
. Let me know before you come to my house so I can stay at home to show you the
sofa
. Yours faithfully, Parjit Kaur
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coherence cohesion
While your letter includes the necessary components (explanation, description, suggestion), the logical structure could be improved. Organize each paragraph with a clear focus and connect ideas smoothly for better flow.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph contains a single idea or point. This creates better coherence and allows the reader to follow your thoughts more easily.
task achievement
You've met the task's requirements by covering all the points, but remember to elaborate fully on each aspect. Give as much detail as possible within the word count.
task achievement
The tone of your letter is mostly suitable, but it could be slightly more formal. Consider your word choices and sentence structures to match the formality of a letter to a friend who is also a potential buyer.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Decluttering
  • Stylish
  • Contemporary
  • Vintage
  • Well-maintained
  • Sturdy
  • Comfortable
  • Elegant
  • Sentimental value
  • Matching set
  • Space-saving
  • Ergonomic
  • Inspection
  • Negotiable
  • Convenient
  • Interested
  • Memories attached
  • Home decor
  • Solid wood
  • Affordable
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