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3.5/ 5
GoodPartially Successful
The email effectively communicates the heating issue and requests a timeline for repairs, but lacks specific details and has noticeable grammatical errors. The social conventions are mostly appropriate, but the overall language quality could be improved for clarity.
22 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear identification of the issue — “Recently, you noticed that the heating system is not working properly”
- Request for action — “Request a specific timeline for repairs”
To improve
- Vague description of the problem Try: The temperature in my apartment drops significantly at night, making it uncomfortable to stay in.
- Lack of specificity in request Try: Could you please provide a timeline for when the repairs will be completed?
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