IELTS Letter Writing

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter:     - describe the work you have been doing     - explain why you can no longer do this work     - recommend another person who is interested in the work You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Mrs Sara, I had been voluntarily involved with the child labour awareness program at your organization, but sadly, now I am unable to continue this work. I was engaged with the awareness-raising program among the local people here in Mumbai over child labour. However, recently I have applied for a scholarship to a German u...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have taken a cruise on a holiday and have been disappointed with the experience. Write a letter to the cruise provider. In your letter say:     - what went wrong     - how you felt about it     - what do you want to be done about it You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir, Last week I took a cruise from your shipping company to enjoy a vacation with my family but my experience with it was not pleasing at all. First of all, the cruise appeared to the pier almost 40 minutes later than expected and this whole time my family with other passengers had to wait! It was supposed to start at 8:00 am but it started its voyage at 9:15 am. This is not acceptable at all. Moreover, the ship compartments were too much crowded. It was advertised that only a few people will have th...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going on holiday and you would like to hire a car. One of your parties is in a wheelchair. Write a letter to a car hire company. In your letter:     - explain the reason you need the car     - describe the type of car you need     - ask what the price is and what it includes You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir/Madam, I am Jennifer Lawrence, coming to Thailand for a holiday next week with my friends and need to hire a car from your company during our week-long stay in the country. We will travel to different tourists sports and would like to hire the car with an English-speaking driver. One of my mates recently had an accident and needs to use a wheelchair for his regular movement. He will be with us on this trip. So, I will need a car that has enough space ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. You discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. However, the assistant told you that this was against the store's policy. Write a letter to the store manager, explaining the problems you have had. Ask for a refund or exchange of the item. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer:  Dear Sir or Madam, Last week I bought a formal shirt from your clothing store but found it faulty after reaching home. And when I took it back to your store for a change on the same day, the assistant denied the change or refund! The assistant asserted that products once sold will never be interchanged or refunded. I was astonished that you do not change the sold products if they are found fau...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You forget your bag in the gym and gym management announced that gym will be closed for a week for some renovation work. You need your bag as it has important things in it. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter:      - introduce yourself and describe your position      - give them a description of your bag      - tell them what you want them to do You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Mr Albany, I am Sally Drek, a regular member of your ‘Fresh Health’ gym and came to know an hour ago that you are set to renovate the gym and thus it will be closed for a week. Unfortunately, I have left a bag in the gym and I need it immediately. Today, unluckily, I left a small bag of mine at the gy...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services and explain when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains, how long you will stay, how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will require. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear Sir/Madam, Model Answer:  Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to inform you that I, with a team of 20 students, will be visiting the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales at the beginning of the coming September. The students are from a local college in Perth, Australia. As the number of students is moderate, I would like to know about the Student Hostel Services that you offer. We will stay there for three continuous days. Please sha...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your university lecturer gave you an assignment. You won’t be able to submit your assignment on time. Write to your lecturer asking for an extension. In the letter:      - describe the situation      - explain why your assignment will be late      - say when you will be able to hand in your assignment You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear Sir, Model Answer:  Dear Sir, I am Roman Bellucci, an international student of Molecular Biology at the university first year here in Japan. I am afraid I cannot submit the assignment on the given time due to some unavoidable reasons. In fact, I have to get back to my native country for some family issues. And my family urgently needs me there. My dad has already sent me air tickets schedu...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to a financial organisation that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Write a letter to a local financial organisation. In your letter,      - give your qualifications and work experience      - give details about the course      - explain how this course will help you You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear Sir/Madam, Model Answer:  Dear Sir/Madam, I am Mathew Andrew, came to know from an online source that you offer funds to students who want to take part-time courses at reputed universities. Currently, I am working as a full-time sales executive for a software development company and would like to complete a course in graphic designing. A local training centre is offering the co...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,      - state your reason for writing      - describe the problems and explain how you feel      - propose a solution and ask the landlord to take action You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear...,   Model Answer:  Dear Mr Moor, I am Nicholas, a tenant of your flat at 17 Beaver Street and a student in an English language school in Brighton. I am writing to inform you some issues I am facing in your flat. The water heating system o...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter,      - inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled.      - describe your suitcase and what happened to it.      - explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase. You do NOT need to write your own address. You should write at least 150 words.  Model Answer:  Dear Sir/ Madam, I am a regular commuter of the buses your company runs and writing to complain about a damaged suitcase. As the manager of the bus company that runs between Kolkata and Mumbai, I think you should know about the matter. I travelled to Mumbai last Monday from Kolkata as I frequently commute between these two locations. My suitcase got seriously damaged as it was not properly taken car...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,      - give details of your course and your arrival/departure date      - explain your accommodation needs      - ask for information about getting to and from the college You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear ...,   Model Answer:  Dear Mr Robert, I am a newly enrolled student in Strategic Digital Marketing course in your college in Birmingham. I will arrive on the campus on 25th February, Sunday evening, by a flight from Ireland. I will stay at Birmingham for about three weeks until the course ends. Since you are in charge of the accommodation arran...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter      - explain the reasons for the noise      - apologise for the noise      - describe what action you will take. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear Mr and Mrs, Model Answer:  Dear Mr and Mrs Sammuel, I received your letter yesterday but could not write an immediate reply. In the letter, you complained about the noise from my flat and I am so sorry for that. Actually, I had some relatives and they arrived with their young children. All the kids made noise around the flat. In fact, they were in a festive mood after being together after a long. So, they played, shouted, ran here a...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event and ask for detailed information regarding dates, services and costs. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Mr Mathew, I work in the ABC company that deals with the software and digital marketing market in Thailand. My office has decided to conduct an executive event in Bangkok and I am writing you to know about available dates, services and costs for it. I would like to know some information from you regarding the executive event that our company is planning for. My office is set to continue the event for three consecutive days starting from the 15th June 2018. Please inform me if you can allow us the venue f...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,      - say what the problem is      - describe the accommodation you thought you were getting      - ask the provider to solve the problem You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear sir, Model Answer:  Dear sir, I am Nikita Roy, a foreign student studying the six-month-long photo editing course in your college in London. To be honest with you, I am dissatisfied with the accommodation I am provided with. In fact, I thought that I would get a room of my own with all the modern amenities including Wi-Fi, sufficient natural l...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You travelled by plane last week and your luggage was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline explain what happened. Describe your luggage and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear Sir,   Model Answer:  Dear Sir, I'm Maria Robert writing to inquire about my lost luggage. A week ago, I informed you the incident regarding my missing luggage. One week has passed since then and I have not heard any update though I have lodged a complaint immediately. I lost my baggage while travelling from Texas to Florida by your airline. Could you please explain me actually what has happened with the luggage? It was a medium-sized luggage and black in colour from the Pierre Cardin brand. It...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,     - explain why you were at the restaurant     - describe the problems     - write about the action you want the manager to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir, I am Chi Be, a resident of the Hangzhou and a regular visitor to your restaurant. Last Monday, I went to your restaurant to celebrate a family event but was completely disappointed with the meal and service. We picked your restaurant to celebrate our son's 5th birthday. I even let your staff know beforehand. However, it was quite frustrating that the meal that we were served was poor in quality. And in fact, some of those...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You live in an area where the local council has made some changes to regulations. You believe these changes are not good for residents. Write a letter to a councillor. In your letter:       - introduce yourself.       - describe the problem.       - say what you think the council should do about the situation. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir, I am Meghan Brook, a television journalist by profession living in your municipal area in Belgium. Recently, I came to know that the local council has changed some rules. Undoubtedly these changes have been meant for the betterment of the people, but not all would agree. Many people feel very negatively about the changes. The deadline to arrive home is set by 11:00 pm or the entr...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,     - ask for some time off to complete a qualification.     - suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.     - say how the qualification will help your job or company. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir, I am pursuing my post-graduation from the University of Paris and took a part-time job at your office about a year ago. My MBA final term exam will begin next week, and so I need some time off from my work. You do not need to worry about the projects I am assigned to as I will adjust everything by working extra time once the final exam is over. In fact, if I am done with the final exa...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Mr Xinhua, Yesterday, I received your letter regarding the professional seminar set to be held in Japan. I am interested in participating in such a professional event but I need more information about the seminar to finalise my participation. And I shall highly appreciate your response to the following issues. The invitation letter from your end did not mention the program schedule. I need the exact schedule beforehand because I have to arrange leave from office. And please also mention the accommodation facility, costs and a detailed set of the progr...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager how you feel about the error and tell the manager what you would like him/her to do about it. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Sir/Madam, I am Kuo Chen, a local resident of Tianjin. Last Thursday, I went shopping at Hisense Plaza in Tianjin and visited your superstore. However, I was startled when I checked my bill after getting home. I was overcharged and billed for items I have not purchased! I bought some kitchen vegetables from your superstore with some dishwashing liquids. But I was charged for two pieces of towels, a perfume of Dunhill brand ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,         -  give details of your study plans         -  explain why you want to get a part-time job         -  suggest how your friend could help you find a job You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Amit, Hope you are passing some fine moments of your life in Hagen in Germany. You will be glad to know that the University of Hagen has accepted me to study the Bachelor of Social Science starting from the next semester. The classes will take place...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter,       - apologize for damaging the product       - explain what happened       - say how are you going to fix the issue You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Juliana, Hope you are doing fine. I am so remorseful that I have broken your headphone that I borrowed to listen to the music last week. I wanted to return the headphone on Tuesday but you did not come to the university that day. I feel so bad now and not sure how to compensate this. Unfortunately, the headphone cable got cut into two parts and it was an accident. I did not notice that the cable was hanging from my drawer desk and...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter:     - introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing     - express your appreciation     - and offer him/ her to visit your home with this family. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer:  Dear Mr Ebisu, It was a pleasure to meet you but the time was not ideal. You are such a kind-hearted person and I could not even thank you properly. My name is Haruki and I am the person you looked after a couple of weeks ago in Osaka when I was injured in a sudden accident. I am writing to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would like to express my heartiest gratitude to you for your kin...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this friend to visit you. In your letter,    -  invite him/her to a public event in your country.    -  describe the public event.    -  explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Mathew, How are you? I wish the cold is not as drastic as it was last year during this time in Britain. I am writing to invite you to an event that will take place here in Vietnam in a few weeks. This is a public festival and known as ‘Tet Nguyen Dan’ in local dialect which means 'Lunar New Year'. I know how much you are interested in Vietnamese culture and I believe this will be an excellent opportuni...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,    - tell him which team won    - describe the conditions on the day    - say how you felt about the match You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Harry, I was so saddened by the news of your accident and the thought that you would not be with us in a crucial match troubled my spirit. I hope you would join us soon. I am writing to wish your quick recovery and to inform you about the soccer match that you could not participate. Our college soccer team won the match though it was ve...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been offered a job, asking you to start next week. You want the job very much but, because of a previous commitment, you want to delay the start for another two weeks. Write to the Manager, accepting the job, but explaining your situation and asking for the change to your start date. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer:  Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you so much for offering me the 'Public Relation Manager' position at your organization. I feel honoured and lucky to be a part of your great team. I look forward to starting my journey with you soon. You have asked me to join office from the beginning of the next week but I am afraid it is quite unmanageable for me because I am currently engaged with another organization. And due to my commitment to t...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You went to the local hospital’s Emergency Department with your young child who had severe stomach pains. You had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and, while you were waiting, you were constantly ignored by the other staff. Write a letter to the Registrar, complaining about the service you received. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer:  Dear Sir or Madam, I am Mark Joseph, a local resident of Belgravia, London writing to complain about the inadequate assistance I received from your hospital last Money. I had to rush to the emergency department of your hospital with my 3 years' old daughter due to her severe stomach pain last Money but the doctor did not see her promptly and other staff members behaved unprofessio...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a friend who is about to enter university, and he wants you to advise him on which subject to specialize in – history, in which he is very interested, or computer science, which offers better job prospects. Write a response to this friend. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Rosy, I was so happy to receive your letter last Monday and hope you are doing great. I am fine and having a magnificent time at my university. The cold is severe now than it was last week. However, it was great to know that you are about to enter the university. You wanted my advice on picking the major for your university curriculum. I know you are interested in history and a good reader on this subject. But to be practical, you will have fewer job opportunities after speci...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are writing your first letter to a pen pal. Describe your previous studies and work experience, your current activities, hobbies and interests. Tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., Model Answer:  Dear Merry, Hope you are quite well with your family in Florida. I am so excited to write my very first letter to you and I cannot wait anymore to describe myself and get to know you more. I have just completed my higher secondary certificate exam from a local college in Quy Nhon, a coastal city of Vietnam. I have no significant work experience because I am too young to work a full-time job. Presently, I am passing my time by reading books and watching movies. I love gardening and have a moderate size garden in front of my hous...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample:  You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. Apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day. Ask also how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam , Model Answer:  Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you so much for your invitation to the interview regarding joining the photography course at your college. In fact, I felt lucky after receiving the invitation letter as I was eagerly looking forward to getting enrolled in the course. But, I am afraid, I cannot attend the interview on the time you set beca...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir , Model Answer:  Dear Sir, Hope you are fine and doing well with your electrical shop in Kowloon, Hong Kong. I have recently opened an office in the same city, and need some specific electrical goods for my office. Your store was recommended by a friend lately. I have started a consultancy firm here in Hong Kong, and the preparation to decorate the office is still underway. Once the preparatory tasks are done, I will be in need of bulbs including LED lights, tube lights, switchboar...