General Writing Task 1

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Taiwan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently received an information pack from a school, but some important details were missing. Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter: – Explain what information was missing – Describe how this has affected you – Suggest what the school can do to prevent this in the future. Answer Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to inform you about an issue I encountered with the information pack I recently received from your school. While I appreciated the materials provided, I noticed that the timetable for the part-time evening classes was missing. Additionally, there was no information regarding the specific course materials I am required to… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a school about important details missing from the info pack

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently won a competition organised by a newspaper, but you have not yet received your prize. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: – Describe the competition you participated in. – Explain what prize you were expecting to receive. – Request the newspaper to take action regarding the issue. Answer Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to follow up regarding a prize I expected to receive after winning a competition recently organised by your newspaper. The contest I participated in was “City Snapshots Photo Competition,” announced in the Weekend Edition of your newspaper last month. Contestants were invited to submit photographs that reflect the spirit of our… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a newspaper about a prize you haven’t received

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are attending part-time classes at a school but will be absent for a few days. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter: – Explain why you are taking part-time classes. – Describe the reason for your absence. – Explain how you plan to keep up with the missed lessons. Answer Dear Mr. Laurant, I hope you are well. I am writing to inform you that I will be absent from our classes for a few days next week. As you know, I have been taking these evening classes to improve my professional writing skills while continuing to work full-time during the day. The flexible schedule has been ideal… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to your teacher about missing classes

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Japan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. Your colleague recently got a new job at another company. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: – Express how you feel about his/her departure – Say what you enjoyed the most while working together – Ask about his/her future plans. Answer Dear Sam, I was both happy and a little sad to hear the news about your new job. While I’m genuinely excited for you and the opportunities that lie ahead, I must admit that the office won’t be the same without you. You’ve made such a valuable contribution to the team, and your departure will definitely leave a gap that’s hard to fill. Looking back, what I enjoyed… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a colleague who got a new job at another company

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently had a positive experience at a department store where a staff member was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter: – Mention which part of the store you visited. – Describe how the staff member assisted you. – Suggest what you would like the manager to do to reward their good service. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my appreciation for the outstanding customer service I recently received at your department store. During my visit to the electronics section, I was looking for a suitable laptop that met both my budget and technical requirements. One of your staff members,… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a store manager about a helpful staff member

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently attended a workplace training session. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter: – Describe what you did at the training – Explain how you benefitted from it – Suggest a change to improve future training sessions. Answer Dear Mr Harrington, I am writing to share my thoughts on the recent workplace training session on effective communication and teamwork. The session covered various aspects, including group discussions, role-playing exercises, and strategies for managing workplace interactions. While some activities were engaging, I felt that certain parts were somewhat repetitive and could have been condensed. Although I did take away some useful insights, particularly on how to handle workplace disagreements… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to your supervisor about a workplace training session

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter: – Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help – Explain how you could contribute to the project – Mention the days and times when you are available. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my keen interest in assisting with your project focused on improving environmental protection. My name is Tom Hawthorne, and I am deeply passionate about sustainability and conservation. Your goal to reduce plastic waste and promote eco-friendly alternatives is especially appealing to me, as I have been actively involved in… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to environmental project organisers to offer help

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in India. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are going on a trip and need your friend to take care of your children while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: – Explain why you need your friend’s help. – Provide details about the trip. – Tell them what they will need to do. Answer Hi Maya, I hope you’re doing well! I’m writing to ask for a big favour. I’ll be going on a short trip next week and was wondering if you could take care of my kids while I’m away. You’re someone I trust completely, and I know they’d be in great hands with you. It’s a huge ask, but… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to ask your friend to take care of your children while you are away

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are planning to host a party at home. To prepare a meal for the party you have decided to ask a friend for a recipe from their country. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter – Tell your friend why you are hosting this party – Explain why you need a recipe from their country – Invite your friend to the party. Answer Hi Max, How are you? I’m planning to host a small party at my house next weekend, and I’m very excited about it. The main reason for this get-together is to celebrate my promotion at work, and I thought it would be a wonderful… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend to ask for a recipe from their country

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. A major festival takes place in your town every year, and you would like to contribute to it. Write a letter to the festival manager. In your letter, – share your ideas for the festival – explain how you would be able to help with the festival – ask some questions about the event. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my interest in contributing to this year’s Food and Wine Festival, a signature event in our town that everyone eagerly looks forward to. I have a few ideas that could enhance the festival experience. For instance, introducing themed food workshops, like “Cheese and Wine Harmony” or “Global Street Food”,… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a festival manager to offer some help