You wish to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to the university. In your letter you should ask about: the accommodation and fees possible scholarships and the qualifications required for acceptance.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to enquire about some information about the study at XXX University.
To begin
with, I am an international student from Jordan, and I would like to study a Bachelor's degree at your university, as it has a very good reputation and high standards among other universities in the region.
I would be grateful if you could give me information about the following details. Linking Words
Firstly
, could you let me know the conditions for staying at the accommodation and its fees?
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Secondly
, what are the requirements to get a scholarship, if possible?
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Finally
, could you advise me on the qualifications required for acceptance? Should you require any Linking Words
further
details, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
I look forward to your prompt response.
Yours faithfully,
Lamis AALinking Words
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coherence
Put one main idea in each paragraph to make the flow clear.
language
Use clear, short words and fix any odd phrases to be easy to read.
tone
Polite and respectful tone from start to end.
content
Clear reach of the three main asks: living place and cost, how to get a scholarship, and needed rules for entry.
Structure your letter
A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:
- A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
- The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
- A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)
When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.
All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for βandβ and plurals.