You Will Move to A New City for Work. You Know Some People Who Live There. Write a Letter to One of Your Friends. In your Letter:- Ask Them for Help Finding Accommodation. Tell Them Where You Would Like to Live. Tell Them the Type of Place You Are Looking For.

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Dear Jay, I am moving to your city next month for a new job and desperately need your help finding a rental. I am specifically looking for a quiet, furnished one-bedroom apartment in the downtown area, ideally close to my new office, with a budget of around $1200 per month. It would be amazing to catch up once I arrive. I am hoping to secure a place relatively quickly so I can get settled before my start date on 7th July ,2026. Since you know the area so well, could you keep an eye out for any "For Rent" signs or check local listings for me? Ideally, I want to live somewhere in the downtown core or the nearby [Specific
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] district, as I would love to be within walking distance of cafes and public transit. I am looking for a bright, modern one-bedroom flat that comes fully furnished and includes in-unit laundry and high-speed internet. Having a small balcony or access to a shared garden would be a great bonus too! Could you perhaps reach out to your local letting agencies or check
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to see if anything fits my criteria? Let me know if you can assist, and I will gladly treat you to dinner to celebrate as soon as I move in! Warmly, Salieu.

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Task response: You answer all parts, but some ideas are too long. Add one clear line for each point.
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Task response: The tone is good, but a few parts sound too formal for a friend. Use more natural words.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Your letter is easy to follow, but one part has a blank place: [Specific Neighborhood]. Change it to a real area or remove it.
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Coherence and cohesion: Some sentences are long. Use shorter sentences to make your meaning clearer.
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Coherence and cohesion: Check small word errors like 'check the to see'. This breaks the flow.
task response
Task response: You cover all three points in the task.
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Task response: You give clear details about budget, area, and the home you want.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear opening, middle, and ending.
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Coherence and cohesion: Each paragraph mostly has one main idea.
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Coherence and cohesion: The greeting and closing fit a friendly letter.
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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