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...