IELTS Letter Writing

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You cannot go to a company where you got an offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor to:      - explain the reason why you decline the offer      - express your gratitude      - explain why you like your current job very much 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 Mr Alex, Thank you so much for your offer for the position of Public Relation Expert in your esteemed company. It was a very nice offer and remuneration package was great indeed. But I am unable to accept it right now. I have been working with the present organization for the past five years and it is really fun to work with them. Besides, the company was generous to me all the time. They are also pleased with my service and I have an excel...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to the Information Officer at the TAPE Information Office asking for information about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. Describe your educational background and your reasons for wanting to do the course. 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, The Tertiary Preparation Certificate is an important course for students like me who have a long break in their studies. I would like to get enrolled in this course and writing to you to get more details of the course. I have decided to complete this course. Recently, I have come to know that some of the universities accept the tertiary certificate. And if I can attend the course and manage the certificate, it would help me get admitted to the university. And ultimately, it will broaden my outlook and ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify 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, I am Paul Newman, an undergrad student at your college,  writing to inform you that I find my current courses difficult to maintain and would like to withdraw two curses in this semester. I got admission to the college last year and now in the fourth semester. I took six courses this semester. But now, I am experiencing that the academic loads are heavier than I thought. I know this is not trendy but it would be better if I drop two of the courses this ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you. 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 June, Hope you are fine. I am so excited to meet you and have you in my city. I am sure we will spend some quality time together. Unfortunately, due to a sudden oral exam, I might be an hour late to receive you at the airport. Actually, one of my university teachers is due to go to the UK on the same day for an international conference, and he wants to take an oral test before his departure. So, I have to attend the exam on the same schedule you are set to arrive. Hence, it would hard for me to manage everythi...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The train you take to work no longer stops at your station. Write a letter to railway authorities for the revised timetable. In your letter:      - introduce yourself      - what are the problems caused due to the changes?      - what do you suggest them to do? 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, I am Karan Gomez, a regular commuter of the Duranto Express train that runs between Bangaon to Kolkata. Recently, I have found that the train schedule has been changed and it no longer stops at the Bhubaneswar station. It is causing serious trouble for me and hundred other commuters like me. In fact, I did not have the idea that the train schedule might be changed and even there was no prior notice of the ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.     Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:      - thank them for the photos and for the holiday      - explain why you didn't write earlier      - invite them to come and stay with you You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear __, Model Answer 1: Dear Rosy, Hope you are fine and doing great with your studies. I would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ for your hospitality and especially for the photos that you sent me. In fact, it was one of the best holidays that I have had so far. I would like to thank Milan, Sienna and Christina for their time as well. After returning from Indonesia, I got busy with ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You won a competition and received a vacation for two as a prize. Write a letter to ask someone to go on holiday with you. In the letter, you should:      - tell him/her about the competition you won      - state what kind of vacation it is      - explain why you would like him/her to go on holiday with you You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Model Answer 1: Dearest Rose, Hope you are fine and doing well in your regular activities. You would be glad to know that I have won a prize for participating in a tough quiz competition. The reward is two tickets for a vacation to Indonesia. This a complete paid vacation. All the expenditures would be paid by the authority who gave the prizes – the Traveler's Dream Corporation. The winners will stay at a five-star hotel there and will g...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are looking for a part-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:      - introduce yourself      - explain what sort of job you would like      - say what experience and skills you have  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 1: Dear Sir/ Madam, I am Julia Moore and have completed my graduation from the University of Tokyo in Japan. But I am an international student here and wish to pursue post-graduation from the same university. Now I need a part-time job to enhance my skill. I would like to get a part-time job related to sales and marketing. I prefer the sector because it allows to grow rapidly and build a solid career. Besides, my education and previous experience make me capable...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are an international student and have borrowed a book from the local public library. You left the book on a bus and when you contacted the bus company, they could not find it. Write a letter to the librarian explaining the situation and asking what you should 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 1: Dear Mr David, I am a foreign student in Tokyo Technology University and writing to seek your guidance about a lost book that I borrowed from the library. I borrowed the book - 'The basic of automation' from the public library last month, 18th March to be specific, and was set to return it by this week. So, I was in rush to finish the book. Unfortunately, I left the book on a bus last night while returning home from my university. I contacted the bus company i...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things better. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow - Dear ..., Model Answer 1: Dear Mr Joseph, I am David Brown, a frequent diner at your restaurant. I am writing to thank you for making my birthday celebration special last Monday. I invited a few of my friends to my 22nd birthday that I decided to celebrate at your restaurant. We went there to have our dinner and we were very satisfied with the cordial behaviour of the staff and the delicious menu they served us. I was taken aback by the complimentary dessert th...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:       - explain where you live       - describe the problem       - give reasons why you do not want this development. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear ..., Model Answer 1: Mr John Miller, Editor-in-chief, The Daily People's Opinion Manchester, UK. I am Sarah Simpers, a resident of the Manchester City, writing to express my concern about a recent decision to expand the local airport. As I live near the local airport, I am aware of the constant noise and security issues that people in this locality have to face every day. The elderly and ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:       - describe the problem with the dog       - explain why it is important for you to sleep       - outline what your neighbours could do about the situation. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear ..., Model Answer 1: Dear Mr Jones, Hope this letter finds you in good health and euphoric mode. The party you arranged last month was a great one and all of us enjoyed it thoroughly. However, today I am writing to complain about the constant noise that your dog makes every night. I waited at least a week before writing this letter. I thought the dog might be sick and would stop barking at night when he gets b...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:       - say where you are going       - describe your house       - explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Dear ..., Model Answer 1:  Dear Taylor, I am very happy to receive your letter and it was great to know that your mom is doing fine. I am sure you two will have more pleasant time together than being a several hundred miles away. You have agreed to look after my house while I will be travelling to the Asian continent and this reminds me once again how you have always been my best friend. I owe you ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign University. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:       - explain which course you are interested in       - tell what you know about the University       - explain why you should receive the scholarship 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 1:  Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to get some information about a specialized course that you offer in your university in Tokyo. I would like to get admitted in 'Humanities and Sociology' course in your renowned university as a scholarship-granted candidate. In fact, University of Tokyo is one of the leading universities in Japan and one of the fi...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher. In your letter say:         - What is your motivation to learn a new language?         - How can the teacher help you?         - When will you be ready to start? You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follow; Mr. ...., Model Answer 1:  Mr Roberts Mill, I am Robinson Neil, a post-graduate student at the University of Michigan. My college teacher Mr James Light has recently recommended you as one of the best teachers to learn Spanish from and I am writing to express my interest to learn the language from you. My grandfather is from Spain and I hav...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:         - introduce yourself         - describe your plans for the party         - invite your neighbour to come 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 and Mrs Ryan, I am Patricia Rock, your next door neighbour. I have rented the apartment at the beginning of this month. So, this is a great chance for me to meet my neighbours around. Accordingly, to be familiar with other neighbours living in the apartment block and to invite a few friends and colleagues, I have planned to organise a party n...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:         - give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre         - explain why the centre is important for the local community         - describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes 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 very sad to know that the council has planned to close the sports and recreation centre at the end of the fifth avenue in New Delhi. The decision to close the centre would be devastating both for the local people and who use it re...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence. Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want. 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 so excited to be a part of your college and my classes will start from the beginning of February 2019. I would like to stay in the college Hall of Residence. Here are some requirements for me and shall be obliged if you kindly reply soon. Please advise me if as suitable accommodation is available for me at the college or if you have an alternative. I would like to have a single room with an...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday and wants to know how much you charge per hour for this. Unfortunately, you already have a commitment this weekend and cannot help. However, you free the following weekend. Write a letter to your friend explaining that you are not able to help this time, but could help later. Explain also what your fee for the service is. 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 Maria, It was lovely to hear from you and I am so thrilled that you have started your MBS classes. It must be a great journey for you and I wish you all the best. I guess Margaretta, your studies and your jobs keep you busy all day. I would love to look after Margarita whenever you need me. Unfortunately, not in this week! I am occupied this Saturday. In fact, ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You noticed a room at your company office that can be used as a relaxation room. Write a letter to your manager and ask to use it for this purpose. In your letter:      - Explain why you suggest this      - Which room is it?      - What changes will need to be done there? 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, Recently I have visited a large company in New York and noticed their relaxation room for their employees. A room at the south corner of our office is left idle and could be used for the similar purpose. Almost all the employees need recreation and useful breaks as they work hard for the company. So, I think the room could be used as a recreation room for us. A few modifications and minor...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:      - express concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)      - tell them about a similar experience that you once had      - give some advice or offer help 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 Linda, I am so sad to hear that you are suffering from a cold for the past couple of days. I think the excessive snowfall has caused it. I wish you had been stayed home instead of skateboarding in the open. I also had a similar experience last year. I suffered from severe cold and it happened as I went out to enjoy the snow. You cannot feel ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months. You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room. Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send those items to you. Offer to cover the cost. 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 James, Hope you and your family are doing great. In fact, staying with you in New Zealand was one of the best experiences of my life. I still miss you, Barbara and Nicolas. You will always be in my mind. I am writing you to inform that I left a small bag at your home that contains some of my personal belongings. The bag is brown in colour and I left it in the room I stayed in. I need the bag immediately and thus badly need y...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:          -  suggest someone who deserves the reward          -  mention what he/she has done to help the community          -  say what reward you would like to give this person 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 came to know that you are going to award people from our community who have great contributions to the society and in that case, I have a recommendation. Mr William is an exemplary person who really deserves the reward. He is a selfless person and has established a school in Colombo. Despite...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:          - say who are you          - give details about the accident          - suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents. 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 a regular customer of your supermarket, but writing you with a heart filled with grief that I was hurt in a minor accident at the supermarket yesterday. In fact, it was not my fault. Neither did I nor did the other customer see each other while crossing the passage. The passage was filled with products and m...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter:          - explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital          - say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do          - give details of when you would be available for this work 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 a student of a local university in London and have recently noticed an advertisement from a hospital for their need for people to do unpaid volunteer work. I would like to participate in the work as I have previou...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you left the plane, you left a bag. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. Explain what has happened, describe the bag and its contents and say what you would like them 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..., Model Answer:  Dear Mr Arthur, I am writing to inform you that I took a flight on Emirates from Kuala Lumpur to London on 11th February 2018 and left a bag on the plane. I am a regular traveller of Emirates and it was a nice flight this time as well. Unluckily, I left a bag on the plane and noticed it after reaching the hotel. The bag I left is a small, white coloured bag and it contains some important official documents, a pen drive, two pairs of ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter:      - congratulate your friend      - tell her when you will be returning home      - ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby 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 Nikita, I cannot express how happy I am to hear that you are a mother now! In fact, I also feel blessed. Someone is going to call me aunt from now on! Many congratulations! Sadly, I am out of the country now. I felt miserable as I could not stand beside you when you gave birth to your first baby. I  have come to Moscow to attend some general conference of my company that has recent...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the hank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect. Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them 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..., Model Answer:  Dear Mr Alex, I, am Austin Thomas, would like to inform you that I have been maintaining a current account with your bank for the past few years and recently, I got a letter from the bank about erroneous transaction records. The record shows that I have overdrawn and I need to pay an extra amount for this. The whole transaction record is wrong and I did not overdraw my acco...