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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Letter of Application
| Content Should address each of the five questions in the course advertisement in full, and mention any other relevant information. |
| Communicative achievement Formal register. The school Principal would be informed and would have a clear understanding of the preferred type of English course. |
| Organisation Should have the layout of a formal letter with an appropriate beginning and ending. Should state the reason for writing in the first paragraph ('I am writing to apply for a course at the Effective Learning School...'). Should be divided into paragraphs but no more than three. N.B. In the exam you do not have to write addresses. |
| Language Language of description. Vocabulary relating to language learning and methods (e.g. level of proficiency, intensive course, self-access facilities, etc) Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstandings or that irritate the reader. |
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