In IELTS essays getting a good band score on the Task response criterion requires that 

-candidates follow the essay FORMAT and TONE

-respect the WORD COUNT (of 250 words) 

-respond to the topic, scope and essay type as prescribed by the TASK, and 

-develop an answer to the question as CLEARLY and FULLY as possible.

So, what is wrong with the essay introduction below in terms of TASK RESPONSE? 

Task:

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only points why someone should learn a new language.

Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Candidate’s answer:

Dear Reader, learn a foreign language is very hard work, don’t you thinking? I only know cause I’ve learned like 5 myself and trusts me, it’s frigging hard! Anyways, as I saying it require a lot of dedicashion, so I think both are true …

What would be your FIRST step in helping this learner from a TASK RESPONSE perspective?

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