IELTS Letter Writing

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,      - offer to find somewhere to stay      - give advice about what to do      - give information about what clothes to bring 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 Roger, Your letter that I received last Monday was truly amazing. I was delighted to know that you are set to come here in Sri Lanka to spend holidays for two weeks. I appreciate your letter seeking some information and advice and cannot wait to have you in my city. Colombo is the best place to stay in the country and you can access any parts of the country through ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: - explain the arrangements you have made for him/her to get keys and enter the house - tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house - say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening 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 Uncle Clark, I am so glad that you are finally arriving in the city. I met you long ago and years have passed since then. Hope it would be a very pleasant stay for you this time. Unfortunately, I have to leave home early in the morning on the day of your arrival for some important tasks in the office. But I ha...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have a problem and can not stay the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,         - explain your interest in the course         - describe your problem         - find out if a refund is possible 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: Sir or Madam, I am writing in regard to your online advertisement for a tennis course in London, England. This is an attractive course and as a passionate learner, I am interested in joining the course. I am a journalist and due to my job nature, I need to move to places. So, it would be hard for me to complete the three months' cou...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter to the person in charge asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available. 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 Mr Richard, I am Farah Beckinson, a senior teacher at the Trinity College, Dublin, writing to inquire about the historic exhibition your museum is organising in Dalkey. We would like to take around 30 students to the exhibition as part of a student social survey project. To finalise this, I need some information related to the exhibition. Could you please tell me about the exhibition contents? Actual...

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...