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You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live. Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter: - say how you came to know about him/her - explain why you want to learn this language - ask what help he/she can offer

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Dear Ms. Forks, My name is Gabriella Evans. I live nearby. I am writing to ask for some help with the ancient language you know. I heard some stories about you and your family from my mom when I was younger. She told me that your folk retained an ability to speak with trees and animals, and you, perhaps, have
this
 skill too. When I was twelve, I decided to dedicate my life to saving our planet. I obtained two master's degrees in biology and law to protect indigenous nations and endemic species in our country. I want to dive deeper and be able to build strong connections with nature by talking with it. I know you are working in the garden several hours a day. I see you almost daily when I am coming back home. It would be great if you let me spend some time with you in the garden, maybe on weekends or in the evenings on workdays. I am eager to know more about plants and ways to communicate with them. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Gabriella Evans
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task achievement
Make sure to focus on the actual language that the task requires you to learn, rather than introducing fantastical elements such as talking to trees and animals, which may confuse the reader about the nature of the task.
suitable writing tone
Maintain a more formal and concise tone that is suitable for a letter to a teacher, and avoid unnecessary storytelling or background details that do not support your main request.
logical structure
Ensure a clear and logical structure by properly subdividing the content into paragraphs, each with a single clear idea or request.
task achievement
Keep a focus on the actual task at hand - asking for help with learning the language, including specific questions about schedules, methodology, and the teacher's experience. Minimize deviation from the task prompts.

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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