You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: - say why you are writing - describe your interest to work as an English teacher - explain why you would be a suitable teacher for that community college
Sample Response
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to express my interest in workinginterest to work as an English teacher at your community college in evening classeson the night shift. I am applying for this post in response to an advertisement publishedan advertisement which was published in a local daily newspaper a couple of days ago. I have been looking for this kind of opportunity to teach English for a long timefor a long time to teach English, but becausebut, because of my daytimeday-time job, I have not been able to do it so far. Now that you are offering such an opportunity, I want to welcome itgrab it with my two hands, not only to teach the English communication skillsarts of English communication to studentsto the students but also to support the local communitycontribute to a good cause. To demonstrate my suitability for the positionIn support of my eligibility to teach English at your college, I have completed a Bachelor of Education degreea Bachelor degree in Education, and I have completed a short certificate courseI have a short certification course on "Grammar, Vocabulary and Accent Training". Besides, I have also done some English tutoring at homesome home tutoring in English teaching for young childrenfor young children before. I am confident that I will be able to teach English effectivelydo a fine job of teaching English at your college, if given the opportunityonly if you give me a chance. Yours faithfully, Jamie Bower
Why this response received Band 7.0
The application clearly explains its purpose, motivation, qualifications, and relevant tutoring experience, so the college receives a persuasive account of suitability. The principal limitation is that the formal register is weakened by idiomatic but inappropriate phrases and the whole letter appears as one paragraph. The highest-priority improvement is to organise the content into professional sections and replace conversational wording with precise application language.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
All required points are clearly addressed and supported with relevant qualifications and experience, though the tone is not consistently professional.
Express enthusiasm and the request for consideration in a more measured formal register.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter progresses logically from purpose to motivation and suitability, but the single-paragraph format makes the development dense.
Separate the opening, motivation, qualifications, and closing request into distinct paragraphs.
Lexical Resource
The vocabulary shows range, but several collocations and idioms are inaccurate or unsuitable for a formal application.
Replace phrases such as grab it with my two hands and arts of English communication with direct professional wording.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Complex sentences are generally well controlled, although errors in complementation, articles, and clause phrasing remain noticeable.
Check patterns after nouns and verbs, including interest in working and a bachelor's degree in education.
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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter:
- say why you are writing
- describe your interest to work as an English teacher
- explain why you would be a suitable teacher for that community college
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