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...