You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter: •explain which course you are interested in •say what you know about the university • explain why you should receive the scholarship

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you. I understand that it can be difficult to join a new community.
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, in my experience at school, I was quite talkative and joined groups to practice speaking. If they didn't invite me, I would still make an effort to participate. You should have self-confidence and try to get involved in activities at your school.
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, consider inviting them to have lunch together. When you first meet students, it's best to be quiet and not ask too many personal questions, as people generally don't like overly curious individuals.
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, if you find someone who doesn't understand the lesson, it's a good idea to help them.
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way, you can make a new friend. You should
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volunteer in social activities. I hope you make many fun friends and find happiness. It has been a long time since I've seen you! Best regards,
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The letter lacks specific information regarding the course of interest, details about the university, and reasoning for receiving the scholarship.
coherence cohesion
Consider organizing the content more clearly by separating ideas into distinct paragraphs, ensuring each paragraph covers a single point more effectively.
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The tone of the letter is appropriate, friendly, and engaging, which suits the nature of the task.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are well-crafted and appropriate for the letter's purpose, adding to the coherence and cohesiveness of the text.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • inquire about
  • scholarship program
  • foreign university
  • course of interest
  • field of study
  • academic achievements
  • extracurricular involvement
  • career goals
  • unique aspects
  • reputation and ranking
  • faculty and research centers
  • strong candidate
  • support my aspirations
  • pursue my passion
  • enhancing my skills
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