You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: • state your reason for writing • describe the problems • propose a solution

Dear Mr Brown, I am writing to follow up
with
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the lack
hot
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of hot
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water or heating situation in our
accomodation
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accommodation
. There were already various attempts by the landlord's workmen but not successful. The weather has not been so good these days with storms and windy conditions for the past few days. These issues need to be escalated by hiring a certified heating
engineed
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engine
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task achievement
Expand the letter by providing more detailed descriptions of the problems, such as specific dates or impact on daily life, to achieve a more complete response.
coherence cohesion
Consider adding a brief closing remark to conclude your letter politely, enhancing its overall coherence.
coherence cohesion
The letter maintains a logical flow and structure, with a clear opening and body.
task achievement
The writing tone is suitable for a formal letter to a landlord, maintaining respect and clarity.
coherence cohesion
The single idea per paragraph approach is effectively applied, keeping each point distinct and clear.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • accommodation
  • tenant
  • landlord
  • maintenance
  • heating system
  • certified heating engineer
  • temporary arrangement
  • compensation
  • inconvenience
  • discomfort
  • urgency
  • prompt response
  • professional assessment
  • cooperate
  • resolve
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