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Writing Part 2 Letter
You have recently taken part in an evening course run by your local community college
and the college director has requested some feedback. You decide to write a letter in
which you briefly describe the course and the positive aspects of it. You should also
suggest improvements that could be made.
Write your letter.

Model answer

Dear Mrs Potter,
I have recently attended your six-week evening beginner’s art course, held on Tuesdays
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at 7 p.m., and, as requested, I would like to give you my feedback on the course.
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Over the six weeks, we learned a wide range of skills and techniques. The course was
clearly staged, looking initially at the elements of drawing and perspective, and then
experimenting with a variety of mediums such as oil, watercolour and pastel. Having
had no prior basis in art, all of these classes were invaluable for me and for many of my
fellow classmates. The instructor was clear and patient at all times, doing his best to
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divide his time between those of us who were slightly more advanced and those who
took longer to get the hang of things. I also think the classes were very reasonably
priced.
If I could give any advice for improvements , it would be to suggest slightly smaller class
sizes. There were sixteen students in our group, but the facilities were only sufficient
for around twelve in my opinion, both in terms of art supplies and physical space.
This also put the teacher in an unenviable position, having to stretch himself rather
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part of the task
thinly amongst the students to advise and assist. In general, while the instructor was
second to none, the general state of the college buildings could be improved. There are
many signs of wear and tear. I know this is a budgetary issue, but it is worth pointing https://english0905.com/private/
out that these poor conditions do not go unnoticed.
Having said that, I would not hesitate to enrol on another of your courses and am
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already looking at Step 1 Watercolours. If it is anything like the beginner’s art course, remark and summary
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then it will almost certainly be well worth my while.
With many thanks,

Ania Brozda

Task
You have recently read some letters in a newspaper discussing the question ‘Is there still a
sense of local community?’ The newspaper has invited its readers to join the debate. You
decide to write a letter in which you briefly describe an experience that made you feel part
of your community. You should also analyse the reasons why, in general, it is important to
belong to a community.
Write your letter in 280–320 words.

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Stating reasons for writing Writing about a lack or small amount
I would like to give you my feedback … There is a dearth of courses that …
… This kind of help is few and far between …
I thought I’d share my own thoughts …
This feeling is almost certainly lacking in …
I’m writing in order to highlight …
The teacher was stretched rather thinly …
With respect to the article entitled …
Writing about a large amount
There is an abundance of groups to …
The tutor has a wealth of knowledge.
People couldn’t be more friendly …
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