You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook. Write a letter to friend. In your letter - - tell your friend about the holiday - explain how the guidebook was helpful - say when and how you will return the guidebook

Hello, my dear Tim. I hope
this
letter finds you fine. First of all, let me, please, express my gratitude for the guidebook. It was so helpful! I tried to plan my holidays
due to
the travelling app, but it was awful. After receiving your
book
I was able to settle the best route I have ever had. I'm writing
this
letter with the purpose of
explaining
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you how helpful
this
book
was to me. It was
amazing
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journey to Spain. It was my first time in
this
wonderful country, and your guidebook has helped me a lot in finding the best places to see. I saw the Sagrada Familia, the
King
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Palace.
Moreover
, I was in Toledo and
Kordoba
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Cordoba
, so amazing ancient towns.
Furthermore
, I
oredered
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ordered
my hotels
due to
the
reccomendations
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recommendations
from the
book
, and I was really delighted. I'll be very glad to see you and
returne
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return
returned
the
book
, but I guess, both of us are really busy after the holidays. If you prefer, I'll send the
book
by post, but if you are able to wait, I'll be beside you to return the
book
on
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two weeks. Let me know about
you
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decision. Looking forward to seeing you. Best regards. Anastassia.
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coherence cohesion
Consider dividing your paragraphs more clearly to address each point separately (details about the holiday, the guidebook's usefulness, and the return plan). This will make your letter easier to follow.
task achievement
Ensure there are no typographical errors (e.g., 'due to the travelling app' should be 'according to the travel app', 'oredered' should be 'ordered', 'returne' should be 'return'). This can enhance readability and professionalism.
task achievement
The tone is friendly and appropriate for a letter to a friend.
task achievement
The letter addresses all the points required by the task effectively.
coherence cohesion
There is a logical structure that guides the reader through the narrative of the holiday experience, how the guidebook helped, and the plan to return it.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are warm and suitable for the context.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Gratitude
  • Breathtaking
  • Insights
  • Invaluable
  • Local cuisine
  • Navigating
  • Off-the-beaten-path
  • Anecdotes
  • Well-preserved
  • Reconnect
  • Safeguarded
  • Courier
  • Itinerary
  • Landmarks
  • Cultural gems
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