Write an Email — scored sample answer
You recently interviewed for the position of Marketing Intern at…
3.0/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively expresses gratitude and interest in the position, but it suffers from vague elaboration and multiple grammatical errors. Improving clarity and language accuracy would enhance the overall effectiveness of the message.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
18 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3/5Breakdown
Working well
- Expresses gratitude — “I really appreciated your time and tips, which I found really interesting during our meeting.”
- Reaffirms interest in the position — “I would like to express again my interest in this position, and I would love to work with your team, which has been my dream since I started my career.”
- Mentions specific project — “my project on sustainable marketing has a broad features with your corporation”
To improve
- Lacks clarity in project connection Try: My project on sustainable marketing aligns well with GreenWave's goals of promoting eco-friendly product launches.
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