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3.5/ 5
GoodPartially Successful
The email effectively addresses the necessary questions and maintains a polite tone. However, it suffers from grammatical errors and lacks specific details that would enhance clarity and depth.
22 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear purpose — “I'm reaching out to ask follow-up questions regarding housing options for the Spanish program, which will start next semester.”
- Expresses enthusiasm — “I've been always looking forward to an opportunity to experience Spanish culture immersively in local.”
- Gratitude — “Thank you for your time.”
To improve
- Lack of specificity Try: I would appreciate it if you could provide details on how credits will transfer to my home institution and the specific application deadlines.
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