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Band 8.5

Your friend is planning to learn a new language and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, include the following points: Thank them for asking your opinion. Recommend a language you think would be useful for them to learn. Explain why you think this language would be beneficial. Offer to help them with their learning process if possible.

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Dear sir or madam I hope you’re doing well! Thank you for reaching out to me for advice on learning a new language. I think it’s amazing that you’re taking
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 step, and I’d love to help in any way I can. If I had to recommend one language for you to learn, I would suggest Spanish. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and learning it could open up many opportunities for travel, work, and making new connections.
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, Spanish is relatively easy to learn for English speakers, as it shares many similar words and has straightforward pronunciation rules. Learning Spanish could be especially beneficial if you’re interested in international business, travel, or even just exploring different cultures. Plus, since so many people speak it, you’ll have plenty of chances to practice with native speakers, which will help you improve quickly. If you decide to go for it, I’d be happy to support you! I can recommend useful resources like apps, books, or even language exchange groups. We can
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 practice speaking together if that would help you feel more confident. Let me know what you think, and I’d love to hear about your language-learning journey! Looking forward to catching up soon. Best regards, Arthur

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Consider adding more personal anecdotes or examples to strengthen your recommendation.
coherence and cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea, while this is mostly well done, some elaboration could enhance clarity.
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The tone of the letter is warm and approachable, making it engaging for your friend.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear structure with appropriate greeting and closing, which makes it easy to follow.

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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