You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and staff were very unhelpful to you. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter describe the problem you had with the tickets - say why you were unhappy with the staff - suggest what action the train company should take

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service. I recently bought some train
tickets
for a journey a week in advance.
This
situation with my
tickets
was not good. I was in an embarrassing position. When I went to the railway station and I wanted to catch the train but I could not because the staff did not allow me to catch the train explaining that my
tickets
are
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not relevant. The staff were very unhappy, and rude to me, not just me and other people. I think that you should take action with your staff so that the future will not be a good situation. I would like to receive compensation or new
tickets
. I hope for your understanding. I would like to use your company for travelling. So I am looking for a resolution as soon as possible to keep your services. Yours faithfully, Artyom Gendlin
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task achievement
Clarify the issue with the tickets in more detail, providing specifics if possible.
coherence cohesion
Separate distinct ideas into paragraphs to improve clarity and readability.
task achievement
The letter clearly addresses the problem, dissatisfaction with the staff, and suggests a resolution.
task achievement
The letter uses appropriate tone throughout, making it polite and formal.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriately formal for a complaint letter.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

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‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • disappointed
  • inconvenience
  • frustrated
  • incompetent
  • unhelpful
  • inconsiderate
  • ruined
  • compensation
  • refund
  • apology
  • reimbursement
  • improvement
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