IELTS Letter Writing

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also, inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel. 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 and my family wish to spend a weekend at your seaside hotel in Greece and have already confirmed our flight from Spain on 27th June. I am writing to book your hotel for three days. I will arrive on Friday evening and wish to leave the hotel on Sunday. And I expect two double rooms for me and my other family members. The room should be large enough with attached bath and Wi-Fi conn...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter      – say what experience you have      – ask what the work involves      – enquire about job conditions 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 Jenna Flone, writing this letter to expresses my interest in the part-time job in your hotel for three months during this summer. I saw your advertisement in the daily Moon and would like to offer my candidacy for the job. I am experienced in handling the front desk activities and you are looking for the same or someone who has a similar experience. In fact, I used to be a front desk offic...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are not happy with the course you are doing at a college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:      – what course are you doing now      – why you are not satisfied with that course      – what course would you like to change to 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 an undergraduate student in your college and writing to seek your permission to change a course I have taken this semester. I took ‘Statistics and Analysis’ at the beginning of this semester, exactly 8 days ago and would like to take Sociology instead. I took Statistics and Analysis according to the recommendati...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to tell them about it, describe the meal you had, and why you think the restaurant is worth visiting. 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, Recently I had been to a newly opened restaurant with my family in my locality here in Kabul and I had a wonderful experience there. The restaurant's name is 'Food Lovers' and I am writing to share my positive experience in this eateries. I know this not trendy to write reviews in newspapers but I cannot resist myself. The meal that I took with my family was delicious. They prepared the meal within a short span of time but with great care and responsibilities. I did not expect that the foods would be so tasty and especial...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:      - give details of what was wrong      - explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time      - say what action you would like the manager to take 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 would like to notify you that I stayed at your hotel in Munich from 25th to 27th January and had a very bad experience as the room heating system was inadequate. I regret my decision to stay at your hotel and in reality, I am disappointed with the experience. During my stay, ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are a student at the University of Sydney. Your ID card has been stolen. Write to the Local Police Station, giving details of who you are, what happened and asking what you should do to get a new ID card. 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 Samantha Mire, an undergraduate student at the University of Sydney. I am writing you to formally inform about my stolen ID card and seeking advice on what to do to get a fresh one. I was walking down the street yesterday evening to get back home. I was alone and suddenly a young snatcher took away my purse. The purse contained some cash, my ID card, some personal items and a storybook. My ID card is issued to my name and has a validity until November 2020. I am worried about the ID card. Could...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You ordered a new chequebook from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the chequebook. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter. 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, It is a regret that I am writing this complaint letter to your well-reputed bank. I have a savings account with your bank and had ordered a chequebook two weeks ago. I am yet to receive the chequebook. I think this is the sign of a poor service to the clients. In fact, a chequebook should not take so long to be delivered, not especially for a large and renowned bank like yours. I was told that I would get ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to study/work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons. 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 a student at your university and I share my room with a junior student. I am experiencing some unavoidable problems and hence seeking your help on this. I reside in room D-204, block- D. I have been living with my current roommate in the university hostel for the past six months and thought that the problems would be sorted out auto...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the house owner. In your letter,      - explain your situation      - describe your problems      - tell him/her when you think you can move in. 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 Hanson Ton, Hope you are doing fine. Recently, I have rented one of your apartments at the fifth avenue in Brisbane. The apartment is D4 and it is on the 7th floor. I was set to move into the apartment next month, but I am afraid, I cannot move in next month due to some unavoidable issues. Recently, my office has assigned me a task and I will have to travel to two Asian countries and stay there until ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as the best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,      - Identify a colleague who you think should be the best employee      - Explain what the job of this colleague involves      - Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as the best employee. 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 Martin, It is indeed a great practice to recognise the employee of the year as it motivates our office staff to a great extent. I would like to recommend Ms Akiko for the award this year to acknowledge her extraordinary performance and interpersonal skills....