Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain: •Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter •What kind of job you are applying for •Why you think you are suitable for this job

Dear Sarah, I am writing

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letter to ask for your help regarding a reference for my new place. My name is Kamalveer Kaur. I was a student in Medical Office Practices in Batch 2024. I am reaching out to you because you helped me with that Subject, and you know me well

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my knowledge about the topics.

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, you are an employee in that organization, so it has a good impact on my Resume if I use your name as a reference. I am applying for a post in a retirement home as a receptionist. You know that I work hard for

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career. Now they are opening a position as a full-time position. But, they said I need two references. I had one already, I am requesting you to be my second one. I am suitable for

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activity because I studied all the subjects related to front desk organization, and I have the skills to use the computer in an effective manner, which I think is the key role for that position. Thank you for your attention to

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matter. please feel free to contact me if needed. Yours truly, Kamalveer Kaur

Kamalsohi10948Mon May 19 2025

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coherence and cohesion

Consider organizing your thoughts a bit more clearly, perhaps with clearer paragraph breaks to signal different ideas. For example, you could separate your reasons for choosing the teacher and your suitability for the job into different paragraphs.

task achievement

Try to be more specific about how you excelled in the subject or how it connects to the job you're applying for to strengthen your case.

positive

You have a polite and respectful tone, demonstrating good writing etiquette in formal correspondence.

positive

Your request is clearly stated and provides necessary details like your name and the job you are applying for.

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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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

198 words

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