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Recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions

20 Recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions

Hey! On this page you will find the 20 most recent  IELTS General Training Task 1 questions. I updated the page every month, so the questions here will change frequently, but you will be able to find older questions in our IELTS 2021 Letters Archive .

These questions were reported by students of My IELTS Classroom  and I have edited them to be as close as possible to the original questions.

However, I want to make it very clear that these are only reproductions of the questions that appeared in the exam.

Therefore, if you have one of these questions in your exams CHECK THE BULLETS VERY CAREFULLY. I only have the memory of my students to help me write these questions and in the real exam the wording  may be slightly (or very different. Therefore, as a disclaimer, I want to clearly state that:

  • I am not associated with the British Council, IDP or Cambridge English and I did not receive these questions from them
  • It is highly unlikely that you will get one of these questions in your exam – I have reproduced these as practice material not “cheat sheets”. You should make sure that you have language to cover all of the common letter functions (i.e. apologising, suggesting, offering, complaining, etc) and write the three styles of letter (informal, semi-formal, formal).
  • I cannot guarantee that these questions are 100% the same as the real exam questions. Always read the task carefully in your test (even if you recognise the question from this post). Check the bullets twice to make sure that you cover every single point.  Remember, if you do not address all parts of the bullets, you will receive a 4.0 for Task Achievement.

If you want to know why addressing the bullets is so important, watch my FREE Introduction to GT Task 1 video

OK, now that I have fulfilled my moral duty to protect you in the exam, here are the questions. I have divided them into informal, semi-formal, and formal for you, and made some useful comments where I could. Have fun!

Recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions:  Informal Letters

There have still been relatively few informal questions in 2021 compared to last year. However, I would say that this is a good thing for 99% of test-takers as these are the questions that they struggle with the most. After all, after spending hours practicing writing essays it can be difficult to get the “tone” of an informal letter right.

If you don’t know what the difference is between a “formal” and “semi-formal” letter, then I strongly recommend that you watch my free video lesson , which clearly explains how the formality of your letter will affect the tone (and your score!).

You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook.   Write a letter to friend. In your letter   tell your friend about the holiday explain how the guidebook was helpful say when and how you will return the guidebook
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.   Write a letter to your friend . In your letter   explain why you are having the party describe your plans for the party suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
Your photograph recently won a photography competition and will be shown in an exhibition.   Write a letter to your friend . In your letter describe the photograph you sent to the competition tell him/her about the exhibition where your photo will be shown invite him/her to the exhibition

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Recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions:  Semi-formal Letters

I have to say that the most common trend in IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions this year is the increase in the number of semi-formal letters candidates are being asked to write. Sure, we are still bing asked to write to our colleagues, bosses, teachers and neighbours, but the range of topics has definitely broadened and it seems like more than 50% of recent questions have fallen into the semi-formal category. What does this mean? You have to practice them!

Your company has recently introduced a new work uniform. You are mostly happy with the uniform, but there is one thing that you do not like .  Write a letter to your manager . In the letter   say what you like about the uniform explain what you don’t you like about the uniform suggest how the uniform can be improved
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager . In your letter   apologise for what happened explain why you missed the deadline tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Your colleague is traveling from another country for a meeting in your office. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meeting.  Write a letter to your colleague . In the letter   say when and where you will meet him/her explain where he/she will stay tell him/her about the arrangements you have made for the meeting
You were doing a short course at another country. However, you had to leave the course unexpectedly to fly back home.  Write a letter to your teacher . In your letter   explain why you had to leave describe which part of the course you enjoyed most thank your teacher for the course
Your company sent you to complete a course in another country. You have lost the certificate received at the end of the course.   Write a letter to the college where you took the course . In your letter   describe how you lost the certificate explain why you need the certificate now tell the principal of the course what you would like them to do
You have recently finished a course and would like to give some feedback to the course organiser.   Write a letter to he college where you took the course . In your letter   explain what the course was say what you enjoyed about the course suggest how the course could be improved
Your friend has asked you to teach English to their child. However, you do not have any English books so would like to borrow some from your teacher.   Write a letter to your teacher . In your letter   say which course you are taking describe the type of books you need to borrow ask to borrow the books
Your neighbour keeps an animal in his / her garden and that is causing problem for you.  Write a letter to your neighbour . In your letter:   say what the problem is and how it is affecting you suggest how the problem could be solved tell your neighbour what action you might take if the problem is not solved
You are going on holiday for one week and your neighbour has agreed to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter   explain what you would like your neighbour to do while you are away tell him / her how to contact you if there is an emergency offer to buy your neighbour a gift to say thank you
You are about to move out of your apartment in an English-speaking country. Your landlord helped you a lot during your stay and you have a friend who would like to rent the flat after you.  Write a letter to your landlord . In your letter   let your landlord know that you will be leaving thank your landlord for his / her help tell him/her about your friend

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Recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions:  Formal Letters

At the start of 2021, IELTS introduced a range of new topics for formal letters, but in recent months, they have returned to the classics of “complaints” and “lost property”. That said, there are a couple of new topics here – and a couple that will really require you to use your imagination! The question about the TV company is particularly challenging!

You recently bought a children’s toy online but when it arrived it was damaged. Write a letter to the manager of the toy shop. In your letter:   describe what the problem with the toy is suggest how the damage may have happened say what you would like the manager to do
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the air company . In your letter   give the details of the flight explain what the problem with the food was say what you would like the air company to do
You recently sent your computer to be repaired at a shop. However, you are not satisfied with the repair. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter   describe why your computer needed to be repaired explain why you are not happy with the service say what you would like the shop manager to do
You recently went on a sightseeing tour which you did not enjoy.   Write a letter to the manager of the tour company . In your letter:   explain why you chose that particular tour explain what you did not like about the tour suggest two ways in which the tour could be improved
You have found out that a building company is planning to build new houses close to your home.  Write a letter to the manager of the construction company . In your letter   say how you found out about their plan describe how you feel about the proposed development explain what you hope the building company will do
A TV company is going to make a new program about a place near your home. Write a letter to the head of the production company . In your letter   explain how you found out about the TV program say how you know the place where they plan to film suggest some information about the place that could be included in the TV program

I hope that you find this guide to recent IELTS General Training Task 1 Questions useful. Remember that we teach how to answer every type of letter in our General Training Task One course , which not only includes lessons on organisation, but also useful language structures that will make your letters sound 100% natural (which really is the key to a high score).

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In Writing Task 1 of the IELTS GT Test, a prompt will be given that gives you a situation that requires you to write a letter of around 150 words. For example, you may be asked to congratulate a friend who has recently been promoted in his/her job; a letter to your landlord describing a problem in the house you have rented; or a letter to your manager in your office.

You need to write a letter which can be informal (to a friend), semi-formal (to a neighbour) or formal (to a shop manager). We have produced many letter responses which are band 7.5+ level and you can practice them so that you can write any type of letter in your IELTS test. Best of luck!  

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We want you to do well in your test. To help you get ready, here are some sample tests for the General Training test.

Listening and Speaking tests are the same for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, but the Reading and Writing tests are different.

With these official practice materials you can:

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IELTS General Training - paper sample tests

The Listening test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training and consists of four recorded monologues and conversations.

The following IELTS Listening sample tasks are to be used with the Answer Sheet and MP3 audio files and/or transcripts. Each answer sheet indicates which recording to listen to, or if a transcript is provided.

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A variety of tasks is used including: multiple-choice questions, identifying information, identifying writer’s views/claims, matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, sentence completion, summary completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.

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The General Training Writing test consists of two writing tasks of 150 words and 250 words.

In Task 1, test takers are asked to respond to a situation by writing a letter, for example, requesting information or explaining a situation.

In Task 2, test takers write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

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In the Speaking test, you have a discussion with a certified examiner. It is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. There are three parts to the test and each part fulfils a specific function in terms of interaction pattern, task input and test taker output. In Part 1, you answer questions about yourself and your family. In Part 2, you speak about a topic. In Part 3, you have a longer discussion on the topic. The Speaking test is the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Each of the three parts is designed to test a different aspect of your communication ability.

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The Listening question types for IELTS on computer are the same as in the IELTS on paper test.

A variety of tasks is used including: multiple choice, matching, plan/map/diagram labelling, form completion, note completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, summary completion, sentence completion, short-answer questions.

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You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which a student called Judy is discussing her research with her tutor and fellow students.

For each question, click on the correct answer.

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You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing a guide to a library.

Click on the correct answers.

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You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a tour guide describes different places in a US town.

For each question, click on the correct space in the table.

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You will hear an extract from a Part 1 recording in which two people are discussing second-hand furniture.

For each question, write your answer in the gap.

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  • Table completion

You will hear an extract from a Part 4 recording in which a university lecturer is giving a talk about research into ‘learner persistence’.

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Flow-chart completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases)

You will read an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two biology students are comparing their research on evidence of life on Earth and other planets.

For each question, click on the correct answer and move it into the gap.

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  • Sentence completion

You will hear an extract from a Part 3 recording in which two friends are discussing studying with the Open University.

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You will hear an extract from Part 2 of the test in which a representative from a clothing company is giving a talk to high school students.

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The General Training Reading question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in the IELTS on paper test. A variety of tasks is used including: multiple choice, identifying information (True/False/Not Given), identifying a writer’s views/claims (Yes/No/Not Given), matching information, matching headings, matching features, matching sentence endings, summary completion, note completion, sentence completion, table completion, flow-chart completion, diagram label completion, short-answer questions.

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The General Training Writing question types in IELTS on computer are the same as in IELTS on paper.

In Part 1, you are asked to respond to a situation by writing a letter, for example, requesting information or explaining a situation.

In Part 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

  • General Training Sample task - Writing - Part 1
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The practice experience will show you how everything will look on your computer ahead of the test day. The sample below uses IELTS Academic questions for the Reading and Writing sections so while you won’t get to practise General Training questions in all the sections, you will get to familiarise yourself with the test platform.

As these are practice tests, they are not timed. There are some variations from the live tests, including the timer, highlighting, and notes functions performing differently.

In this  Listening test sample , you will hear four different recordings.

You will hear each recording ONCE only.

The test is in four parts, with 40 questions in total.

This Academic Reading sample will show you three texts to read.

The test is in three parts, with 40 questions in total.

This Academic Writing sample consists of two writing tasks.

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You will be allowed 1 hour to complete two tasks in the IELTS General Training Writing test.

The two parts of this practice Writing test are presented on two separate web pages. Make sure you move swiftly from one page to the next so that your practice is as realistic as possible. If you prefer to work offline, download the test paper.

In the actual test you will do your writing in an answer booklet.

The total time allowed for the IELTS General Training Writing test is 60 minutes. Time yourself and allow just one hour to complete both parts. Task 2 contributes twice as much as Task 1 to the Writing score.

Writing task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on task 1

  • write in a personal, semi-formal or formal style
  • write at least 150 words

Writing task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on task 2

  • give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge or experience
  • write at least 250 words

Instructions to candidates

In the actual test you will be given the following instructions:

  • do not open this question paper until you are told to do so
  • write your name and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page
  • read the instructions for each task carefully
  • answer both of the tasks
  • write at least 150 words for task 1
  • write at least 250 words for task 2
  • write your answers in the answer booklet
  • write clearly in pen or pencil; you may make alterations, but make sure your work is easy to read

At the end of the test, hand in both the question paper and your answer booklet.

Once you have completed both tasks, review your work. Download the model answers to see good examples of how to complete the Writing test. 

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Tips, Model Answers & More

Useful IELTS writing task 1 tips, answers, lessons & videos for success achieving a high score. This page contains all the information and help you need to do well. Learn about the IELTS marking criteria, paragraphing, vocabulary and much more. This page has tips for Academic writing task 1 and GT writing task 1 (see bottom of page).

IELTS Writing Task 1 Information

  • IELTS recommend you spend no more than 20 mins on writing task 1. However, the time is yours to manage as you wish.
  • You should write over 150 words.
  • IELTS writing task 1 is worth only about 33% of your total writing marks.
  • Task Achievement (25%)
  • Coherence & Cohesion (25%)
  • Vocabulary (25%)
  • Grammar (25%)
  • : IELTS Writing Task 1 Band Scores 
  • Academic writing task 1 is a report on a chart (bar chart, line graph, pie chart, table, map, diagram/process). See below for practice charts, model answers, tips etc.
  • General Training writing task 1 is a letter only. GT letter writing tips can be found towards the bottom of this page. Click here for Information about GT Writing Differences.  There are tips for letter writing, further down this page.
  • All words will be counted and all numbers count as one word. See this page: How Words are Counted
  • For more information about IELTS test rules, tips etc, see this page: IELTS  Test 1 FAQ

IELTS Writing Task 1 Practice Charts

A collection of useful IELTS writing task 1 practice samples to develop your writing at home.

IELTS Charts for Practice : Academic Test Only

  • Academic students may get bar charts, tables, line graphs, pie charts, maps and diagrams (processes).

IELTS Letters for Practice : GT Test Only

  • GT students will only be given letters for task 1. GT students can find more tips lower down this page.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Tips & Free Videos

Free IELTS  writing task 1 tips and videos for the right techniques and understanding the test more clearly.

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Learn how to describe a bar chart in IELTS writing task 1. You can find a model answer for this lesson here: Model Answer .

Writing Task 1 Model Answers

IELTS model answers for charts, graphs, diagrams, maps and tables.. Each sample answer is estimated band score 9.

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IELTS General Training Letter

The following links are for IELTS candidates who are preparing for the General Training Writing Test. Your task will be asked to write a letter. You will not be writing a report as in the Academic Test. Use the links below to help you prepare:

10 Essential Tips for IELTS Letter Writing

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Differences between GT & Academic Writing

General training model letters and practice exercises:

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  • Include a brief description of your business
  • Explain what you would like to have on the website
  • Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
  • Say how you know about that city or town
  • Explain what information was wrong
  • Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
  • describe the device
  • please explain why you bought it
  • say whether or not your friend should buy it and why.
  • let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
  • suggest another activity you can do together;
  • explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
  • explain what you find valuable about the building.
  • Suggest what improvements could be made to the building.
  • Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole.
  • apologize for not being able to be there;
  • give a reason why you are not available;
  • suggest another day for your friend's visit.
  • explain why you need the job;
  • describe your skills and qualifications;
  • say what days you are available.
  • describe the luggage you found;
  • explain where you found it;
  • suggest how the owner could get it back.
  • inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
  • explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
  • suggest what he/she should bring to work.
  • recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
  • explain why the person is qualified for that role;
  • say how the person can be contacted.
  • give a reason why you chose this magazine;
  • explain what you like and dislike about it;
  • say what improvement you hope to see in the future.
  • Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter
  • What kind of job you are applying for
  • Why you think you are suitable for this job
  • tell him/her about your trip;
  • say why you were happy to see him/her;
  • suggest an arrangement for you to meet.
  • suggest a suitable date and time for the party
  • recommend a venue
  • propose the food and entertainment options that should be available.
  • describe the problem the new employee has caused
  • explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee's conduct
  • say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
  • say why the building is important
  • suggest solutions to preserve the building
  • explain the benefits of keeping the building to the city and its residents.
  • say that you liked his/her photos of your family
  • ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event
  • give him/her the details of the event.
  • say how well you know your friend
  • describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
  • explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
  • describe the city you moved to;
  • tell him/her about your new job;
  • invite him/her to visit you.
  • tell them who you are and where you live;
  • explain the nature of your complaint;
  • say what you would like them to do about it.
  • describe who the person is and how you know them;
  • describe their contributions to the community;
  • explain why you think they deserve the reward.
  • describe how this situation affects you;
  • explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
  • ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
  • provide the details of your stay;
  • describe the item you left behind;
  • tell the hotel manager how to return it to you.
  • describe the problem;
  • explain how it affects you;
  • say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
  • give him/her the job description;
  • explain why he/she should take the job;
  • say what he/she should do to get the job.
  • describe the problems;
  • explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company;
  • suggest a solution for the car park problem.
  • tell them about the problem;
  • describe how it has affected you;
  • explain why it should be fixed soon.
  • describe the name of the place and the incorrect information;
  • provide the correct information;
  • explain why it is important to correct this mistake.
  • describe what happened and your injury;
  • explain what the result of the accident was;
  • suggest a way to avoid similar accidents in the future.
  • tell them some feedback about the event;
  • explain what you particularly enjoyed;
  • give some suggestions for improvement.
  • describe what you lost and why it was important to you
  • how the employee helped you find it
  • and explain how you felt after recovering it.
  • provide the details of your shipment
  • describe the damage
  • say what action you want the company to take.
  • say how you found out about the plans
  • explain what problems your neighborhood will face
  • suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
  • say what you like about the cafe
  • suggest an improvement to the cafe
  • explain the benefits of your suggestion.
  • tell him/her of the incorrect information
  • give him/her the correct information
  • explain why they should correct it.
  • apologize for canceling the meeting
  • explain why you couldn't be there
  • suggest an alternative day when you could meet.
  • tell him/her about the problem with your photos
  • say which photo you would like him/her to send you
  • explain why you need this photo.
  • give the details of your train trip
  • describe the luggage you left on the train
  • say what actions you want him/her to take.

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IELTS General Training Writing Practice Test (PDF with Answers)

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Taking a practice test is one of the best things you can do to prepare yourself for the IELTS General Training test. When it comes to writing, though, practice is especially important! In this post, we’ll share an IELTS General Training Writing practice test PDF with answers that you can use to develop your skills before test day. So take a look at the IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test (with Answers) PDF, then come back when you’ve finished your essay for info about scoring!

Ready to start practicing? In this PDF, you can read the sample questions, write your own essays, and then them to the model essays and scoring advice in the document. Here’s the IELTS General Training Writing practice test PDF for download:

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How should I score this practice Writing section?

Once you’ve finished your section, it’s time to score the tasks. First things first: review the band descriptors for Task 1 and Task 2 .

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Then, take a closer look at your essays, rereading them to evaluate how well they meet the criteria in each of the four categories.

It can be very difficult to score your own essay objectively, so working with a scoring partner is useful here. That said, if you’re scoring your responses on your own, you can ask yourself the following questions to help determine your band level for each criterion:

  • Did your Task 1 word count exceed the 150 word minimum, and did your Task 2 word count exceed the 250 word minimum? If not, do not give yourself full points for “Task Response.”
  • Did you address each part of the task? Break down the prompt into different parts. Then, match each part of the prompt to part of your essay. If you did not address one or more parts of the task, do not give yourself full points for “Task Response.”
  • Does each paragraph have its own clear topic sentence and supporting details? If not, then take some points away in “Coherence and Cohesion.”
  • Do the tasks use adequate transitional language to tie paragraphs together and move from the paragraph to the conclusion? If not, do not give yourself full points for “Coherence and Cohesion.”
  • Do you use vocabulary clearly and fluently, avoiding serious errors in word choice, and varying word choice to avoid repetition? If not, your self-score in “Lexical Resource” should not be perfect.
  • Do you use grammar with confidence and skill, with no serious mistakes? And do you use a variety of sentence structures? If the answer to any of that is “no,” give yourself a less-than-perfect score in “Grammatical Range and Accuracy.”

Additional Practice Writing Tests for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training

Sitting down to complete this IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test (with Answers) PDF is a great first step. However, the key to really boosting your score on this section of the IELTS is regular practice. With that in mind, here are more resources where you can find more sample writing tasks for IELTS Writing!

In our IELTS Writing practice test post , you’ll find the full Academic Writing section in PDF form, another in video form, as well as an additional full General Training Writing section! Keep in mind that while the Task 1 question types differ between Academic and General Training tasks, Task 2 is the same in both versions. In other words, no matter which test you’re taking, all of the task 2 prompts in these links are useful practice.

Magoosh’s IELTS Academic Writing practice test is also useful for the same reason! Again, if you’re taking the General Training exam, skip the first task, replacing it with a GT prompt (such as those you’ll find on the Magoosh blog!).

Additional Practice Questions

If you prefer to go through individual questions rather than whole Writing sections, take a look at the following resources! Keep in mind that their usefulness will vary, depending on which test you’re taking. (Also, some of these questions can be found in the PDFs as well, while others are wholly unique.)

  • IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Map With Model Answer — When you need practice with map questions specifically for the IELTS, this sample prompt and answer show you what a high-scoring response look like.
  • IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Process Diagram with Model Answer — Process diagrams on Task 1 can scare students, but they get a lot easier with practice!
  • IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Line Graph with Model Answer (Band 9) — What does a high-scoring response on this common Academic Task 1 task type look like? Our experts show you here.
  • IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Pie Chart with Model Answer — When the test asks you to analyze a pie graph, what should you do? This sample prompt and response will help you prepare.
  • IELTS Writing Task 2: Causes/Solutions Sample Essay — How can you get a high score on a causes/solution essay? Take a look at this sample prompt and response to find out.
  • IELTS Writing Task 2: Agree/Disagree — We also have a sample question and model response for the common agree/disagree question type!
  • IELTS Writing Task 2: Advantage/Disadvantage Learn how to discuss advantages and disadvantages with a question and sample response for this variation of Task 2
  • IELTS Writing Task 2: Two-Part Essays — With an example question and an example response, learn how to answer two-part IELTS Writing Task 2 questions.
  • The Discussion IELTS Writing Task 2 Question Type — Learn how to discuss both sides of an issue in IELTS Writing Task 2 with a question and example response.

More Resources for IELTS Writing

Finally, make sure you’re prepared for the official IELTS exam by familiarizing yourself with the IELTS, from task types to the question types you can expect to see on the exam! Once you’ve finished the IELTS General Training Writing practice test PDF with answers, take a look at the following to polish your writing even more.

  • What do you need to know about IELTS Writing? Make sure you have the basics covered with this overview of the IELTS Writing tasks .
  • Taking the Academic test? Here’s your complete guide to IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic) .
  • No matter which test you’re taking, make sure you’re prepared for the second task with the complete guide to IELTS Writing Task 2 !
  • What types of questions can you expect to see on IELTS Writing Task 2? Find out with our guide to Task 2 question types !
  • Looking to practice with Academic Task 1? Here are sample Academic Task 1 prompts you can use for this!
  • Taking the General Training test instead? Enjoy Task 1 tips for writing a great letter !

Magoosh’s IELTS Essay Scoring Service

Last but not least, you may want to consider getting your essays scored by Magoosh IELTS instructors. Subscription prices and plans can be found at this page for Magoosh IELTS Essay grading .

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General Training – Writing Task 1 Practise Questions with Sample Answers

The General Training Writing Task 1 of the IELTS exam requires test takers to write a letter in response to a given situation. This task assesses the ability of the test taker to communicate effectively in writing and tests their knowledge of English language grammar and vocabulary. To prepare for this task, it is essential to practice writing letters on different topics that may appear in the actual exam. In this article, we have compiled a list of General Training Writing Task 1 Practice Questions to help you hone your letter-writing skills and increase your chances of achieving a high score in the IELTS exam.

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Whether you’re taking the IELTS academic or general exam, writing task 1 is the first section of the IELTS writing task. Our website contains numerous online resources to help you prepare for this part of your IELTS exam , with different IELTS vocabulary , writing exercises and task 1 sample essays .

It is important that you focus your preparation on the right information so that you’re able to write a well-structured letter for your task 1 exam.

Important information about IELTS General Writing Task 1

  • General writing task 1 takes the form of a letter. Here candidates are asked to respond to a complaint, request information or explain a certain situation.
  • You should spend no more than 20 mins on this test and you should write at least 150 words.
  • Task 1 forms 33% of your total writing mark
  • Grammar - 25%
  • Vocabulary - 25%
  • Task achievement - 25%
  • Coherence and cohesion - 25%
  • It is very important that candidates are able to express their ideas, provide general factual information and express opinions in this section of the exam.
  • To get the best possible band score for your GT writing task 1, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the possible types of letter for this task.

Two main different types of letters : 

  • Formal letter - This could be to complain about a product/service or provide an apology or apply for a job,
  • Informal letter - This type of question can require you to ask for advice, thank a colleague/friend or invite a friend to vacation with you. Remember that you should write at least 150 words.

Practising the various types of letters is important so that can understand what the right vocabulary, style and tone is for each kind of letter.

Preparation tips for IELTS General Writing Task 1 

  • Practice spending no more than 20 minutes on this task. If you practice enough beforehand, you’ll be able to stay within these limits during your exam.
  • Make sure that you always read the question thoroughly and understand what you need to do. 
  • The general task 1 normally comes with 3 bullets, requesting information, for example: “You moved to a new country and you want to write a letter to your former colleague.

In your letter, you should:

  • tell him/her where did you go and what you are doing there (job)
  • describe your feeling
  • invite your friend to come.”

Be sure that you have mentioned all three of these bullet points. The best is to write a paragraph about each of these to make sure that you have covered all the information.

  • Leave yourself some time at the end to check your paper so that you don’t lose any unnecessary points.
  • It is important to learn new IELTS vocabulary before your exam. Keep a notebook of new words, phrases and idioms that can help you improve your vocabulary score. Make that you know how to use these new words accurately, in the right context.
  • NEVER use shortened versions of a word like you would in a text.

Here we have some sample general task 1 essays and useful English phrases to use in your exam.

The following tutorials will help the IELTS candidate prepare for their general exam. This part of the exam differs from the academic section and you will be asked to write a letter instead of interpreting a graph.

  • How to write informal letters
  • Best general task 1 structure
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  • IELTS Sample Letters – Band 9
  • How to Plan and Write IELTS Task 1 Informal Letters In 20 Minutes
  • Why students fail IELTS General Task 1

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IELTS General Training, Writing Task 1: How to write a letter

Learn about the positive features IELTS examiners look for in your General Training Writing Task 1 response. Take a closer look at task achievement in the IELTS assessment criteria and learn how to score a higher band score.

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While preparing for IELTS General Training - Writing Task 1, know what features the examiners look for in a letter.  

When you put in the work, getting the IELTS score you need is easy. We’ve put together some handy tips to get you one step ahead. With the help of our IELTS Experts, we have put together some important points you need to focus on when writing a letter as part of IELTS General Training Writing Task 1.  

If we take a closer look at task achievement in the IELTS assessment criteria, you can see the examiner checks to see if your letter contains the following features:  

Purpose of the letter is presented 

Tone of the letter is appropriate 

Bullet points are presented, highlighted and extended 

Format is appropriate – letter format 

That’s a quick overview, but let's take a closer look at what each of these dot points mean, and how you need to write your letter in IELTS Writing Task 1.

State the purpose

Start your letter by clearly stating why you are writing, the purpose. The reason for writing your letter needs to be clearly presented in the opening paragraph. Make sure the purpose of the letter is in direct response to the situation outlined in the question.  

Example opening paragraphs with a clear purpose presented: 

Common IELTS General Training, Writing Task 1 situations may include:

Use the right tone

Let’s move on to the next feature in your letter that the examiner is looking for, the tone of your letter. The tone refers to the way in which you write the letter, formal or informal style. The instructions in the question will give you a clue. 

Begin your letter as follows: 

A formal letter contains: 

Longer sentences that use passive language (be + past participle) 

Modals (e.g. The broken light needs to be fixed to ensure that the customers who use this facility have adequate visibility of their surroundings.)  

An informal letter is: 

Conversational 

Can include contractions (e.g. can’t) and more direct speech (e.g. Can you fix the light in the kitchen, so I don’t have an accident?) 

The table shows some examples of formal and informal vocabulary and structures that you can use in your IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 response:

And finally, remember that the greeting and the closing salutation of an IELTS General Training, Writing Task 1 letter needs to match the style. For example: 

Dear Sir/Madam -----------------------> Yours faithfully 

Dear John -----------------------> Best wishes

Include bullet points presented in the question

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question. 

The question in IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 will present you with: 

A situation 

Who to write the letter to 

What you must include in the letter (the bullet points). 

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals. 

Let’s break down the following question. 

An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday. 

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 

Recommend the best time of year to visit and why 

Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose 

Say what you would like to show your friend in your country 

Write at least 150 words. 

You do NOT need to write any addresses. 

Dear… 

Look at the first bullet point and you will see it contains two elements. So, make sure you present both: 

The best time of the year to visit 

Why it is the best time to visit 

Look at the second bullet point and you will see you will that you have to describe ‘types’ of accommodation. So, remember to watch for plurals.  

3. First type of accommodation 

4. Second type of accommodation 

Example for the first bullet point, covering both elements (when and why): 

Most people visit Brisbane in the summer months, but I think it’s far too hot then. The best time to visit is between April and June, our autumn season. It’s still sunny, but much cooler and not as humid as the summer.

Structure your letter

The final feature to look at in IELTS General Training, Writing Task 1 is the format of your letter. A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following: 

A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith) 

The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter) 

A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love) 

In the instructions you are told - You do NOT  need to write any addresses – so do not include them. 

This is an example of an informal letter:

Remember, to reach a higher band score for IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, - task achievement, you need to include each of these features in your letter. 

A clear purpose 

Appropriate tone 

Present and highlight all the bullet points 

Appropriate format 

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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Samples

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Updated On Feb 09, 2024

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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Samples

Effective IELTS Essay Connectors for Writing Task 2 & Task 1

Writing task 1 of the IELTS General Writing test is always letter writing. In Task 1, you will be given a situation, and based on the situation, you will be asked to write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter. It is advisable to spend 20 minutes on Writing task 1, which requires you to write at least 150 words. 

Sample letters for each type of letter asked in the exam is given below for reference. 

Semi-Formal Letter Sample:

Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:

– Describe the problems it has caused.

– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.

– Suggest a solution.

Sample Answer:

Dear Mr. Johny,

I’m writing this letter to express my concern about the parking space for cars in our office. You are aware that we have recently relocated and do not have parking facilities in this building. 

Let me explain the issue in detail. As we have relocated our organization to a new location, we are facing some problems with parking. Due to an increase in workforce, the number of vehicles has also increased. As a result, we are facing problems with parking. The vehicle owners have to park their vehicles on roadsides and whatever vacant space available near the office building. 

Therefore, I believe that management should address the aforementioned issue to avoid chaos in front of the building and unauthorized parking issues. Having our own parking space will smoothen the parking process and save the time of employees.

I suggest that we rent a nearby vacant space for parking and appoint a guard to assist vehicle owners and stop any confusion. Request you to take the necessary actions at the earliest.

Yours truly,

A semi-formal letter is written to someone whom you only know professionally

Points covered in the sample answer:

  • Started with a semi-formal opening salutation (Dear Mr. Johny)
  • The content of the letter is divided into 3 to 4 paragraphs, with the proper structure.
  • The purpose of the letter is addressed at the beginning of the letter.
  • Elaborated on the issue and provided a solution to the problem. 
  • The letter is closed with the right  salutation (Yours truly)
  • Taken care of word limit (169 words)

Formal Letter Sample:

You made a reservation at a hotel for you and your colleagues to stay during a business trip, but you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter

– Give details of your booking

– Explain what changes you need to make

– Ask for some special arrangements to be made for your business meetings.

Dear Sir/Ma’am

I am Kanika Gupta, and I booked four deluxe rooms in your hotel for six days in August. I am writing this letter to request that you change our booking dates and the number of rooms for the period. 

 I was supposed to stay in the hotel along with three colleagues, from 6th August till 11th August 2021. However, due to the change in meeting dates, we would not be able to check in on the given dates. Hence, I am requesting you to kindly change our arrival dates to 23rd August and departure dates to 28th August. Now that the meeting is postponed, more colleagues will possibly be joining us for the meeting. Therefore, I also request you to increase the number of rooms from three to five. 

Also, now that the meeting is postponed, we would require a new meeting venue. I would like to request arrangements for our business meeting for two days for 15 employees. That would be 24th and 25th August respectively. 

I regret the inconvenience caused to you due to the above changes.

I look forward to a positive response from your end.

Yours sincerely,

Kanika Gupta

A formal letter is for an official purpose and written to someone whom you do not know personally. 

  • Started with a formal opening salutation (Dear Sir/Ma’am)
  • The content of the letter is divided into 3 to 4 paragraphs, with proper structure.
  • The letter is closed with the right salutation (Yours sincerely)
  • Taken care of word limit (196 words)

Informal Letter Sample:

Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter say

– What jobs do you plan to do?

– Why do you want to work overseas?

– Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on.

Sample answer:

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your life in Canada. I have some great news for you. I have recently appeared for a language test, and I am on cloud nine as I passed with flying colors, and now I am planning to fly.

Actually, it’s my long-held aspiration to get a well-paid job in a country like Canada. Since I am a marketer, I can handle any work in the office and hope to get a decent marketing manager position. As you know, I have experience in multiple fields like sales, counseling, and production. So I hope I will not struggle to seek employment overseas. 

My family encouraged me to migrate to Canada and expand my career there. I have to take this as a challenge because I have never lived away from home. 

Out of all my friends and family, only you work in Canada. I guess you might be able to help discover job opportunities there. Please share some options which are applicable for my qualification and skills. Do tell me about the pay scale and details about the working conditions and working time in Canada. 

Hope to meet soon and have a great time together. 

Warm Regards

An informal letter is for personal purpose and written to someone whom you only know personally

  • Started with an informal opening salutation (Dear Payal)
  • Elaborated on the issue and provided a solution to the issue. 
  • The letter is closed with the right salutation (Warm Regards)
  • Taken care of word limit (207 words)

IELTS General Writing task 1 tips to improve your letter writing skills

  • Take 20 minutes to complete the letter-writing task. Spend 2-3 minutes preparing the format and content of the letter.
  • Leave 2-3 minutes, in the end, to double-check the letter for spelling and grammar errors. 
  • Try to only spend 20 minutes on the IELTS Writing task, as Writing task 2 consists of more weightage, and you need to write at least 250 words.
  • In Writing task 1, you must write at least 150 words but aim to write 160 to 180 words.
  • It is not necessary to have an address on the letter. 
  • Pay careful attention to who you’re writing to and the nature of your relationship with them. This will determine the writing tone and style.
  • It is critically important to organise your letter around the three points mentioned in the question. If you fail to include any of the three points, your band score will be affected. 
  • Always take care of the opening and closing salutations. 

Also check : 

  • Semi-Formal

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​ Letter of Complaint (Formal)

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IELTS letter complaint

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to complain about the speakers that I purchased from your store on 2 October. When I attempted to use them, I detected a serious flaw.

Specifically, the problem that I noticed immediately was the sound quality. When I connected them to my laptop and played a song there was bass but not enough treble. I therefore consulted the user manual and tried to adjust the playback levels on the graphic equalizer but it made absolutely no difference.

I returned the speakers to your store on the following day, where your assistant tested them and she readily agreed there was a problem. She tried, for a considerable amount of time, to adjust the sound balance but was unable to improve the quality. Moreover, when she checked identical models, she found the same issue with them.

I am not satisfied with my purchase and strongly advise you to cease selling this particular model. I would like a full refund in the form of cash since that was my payment method.

Please give this matter your immediate attention.

Respectfully yours

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Letter of Request / Inquiry (Formal)

IELTS Letter Request Formal

Dear Sir/madam

I am writing to inquire about your advertisement requesting volunteers to assist at a charity fun run at Harrison Park on 22 April in aid of cancer research.

First of all, I would like to explain the reason why I am interested in volunteering. Unfortunately, last year I lost my father to cancer. Therefore, I firmly believe that cancer research is a vital service that needs financing, whether it be from the government or private sector.

I would appreciate it if you could provide me with more details about what is involved in volunteering.  Specifically, what are a volunteer’s duties and responsibilities and what hours are they expected to be available?

I can be contacted at any time on my mobile number or email which I have listed below. Alternatively, I can visit your office and speak with the organizing committee.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Kelly Thompson

Letter of Request (Formal) PDF

  Letter of Request / Inquiry (Informal)

IELTS letter request informal

How are you? Hope you are keeping well. Just a quick note to ask you if you can do me a huge favour.

At the end of the month, I’m going to Ireland for my sister’s wedding. She’s finally marrying John after a 9-year engagement. I’ll be gone for 5 days and I was hoping you could look after my place while I’m away.

I know you haven’t been to my place yet so, I’ll text you the location. It’s the new block of flats on Elm Street, number 12A. It’s a one-bedroom place and the kitchen is well stocked with food and drink. Help yourself to anything and you’re most welcome to stay.

The main reason I’m asking for your help is my cat, Felix, needs looking after. His food is in the fridge and he’s properly house trained and friendly. You don’t even need to let him out at night.

Give me a call and let me know what you think.

All the best

Letter of Request (Informal) PDF

Letter Giving Information (Informal)

IELTS Letter Giving Information Informal

How are you? Hope you’re doing well there in London. Just a quick note to tell you that I’m having a long weekend there soon and it would be great if we could hang out.

I booked the Thames Hotel for 4 nights from the 11th to 14th August. Sure, I know it’s a bit upmarket but after a year of non-stop work, I deserve some luxury and chill out time.  

I reckon you’ve been there almost a year now so it’d be great if you can suggest some interesting places to check out. I remember you love the cultural stuff and I’m keen to visit some museums and galleries, if you know any good ones. 

As you know, I’m a huge football fan so maybe we can catch a match together, as well as a West End show, if it’s not too expensive! Whatever you think let me know.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Letter Giving Information (Informal) PDF

Letter of Advice / Suggestions / Recommendations (Informal)

IELTS letter advice informal

Dear Fatima,

Hi! How’s things? Congrats! Great to hear you’ve been offered a place at the college and in Australia! Sure, I can give you some advice on choosing between marketing and IT.

First of all, do you know anything about the college’s reputation when it comes to both these courses? If they’re famous for one or the other, then that should be a big factor in choosing, I guess.

To be honest, I don’t really know much about marketing. I’m hardly a specialist there and can’t really say much about it. But, as you know, I’m an IT graduate myself and since leaving college, I can tell you, I’ve had loads of attractive job offers. So, I really recommend IT.

Of course, technology is rapidly advancing with new, life changing, developments happening all the time.  I’m sure that you’ll have a lot more career choices and offers after you graduate.

I hope you make a wise and happy choice. Please let me know how it works out.

Letter of Advice (Informal) PDF

Thanks a lot for thinking about me when you booked tickets for the cup final. I really appreciate it.

I’m sorry to say I can’t make it to the match and I’m pretty disappointed about it. I hope you understand and accept my apology.

I can’t go because my company has scheduled a team building weekend that coincides with the date of the game. We’re all obliged to attend this gathering and it was booked months ago.

As for my ticket, I’ll ask my cousin if he wants to buy it. She’s a massive Arsenal fan and would love to go to the final. If she’s not interested, I’ll keep asking around until I find someone. In the meantime, you could try to get a refund for it through the ticket agent’s website or you could call their customer care number.

I’m sorry I can’t join you for the game. Enjoy the match!

Letter of Apology (Informal) PDF

Letter of Apology (Informal)

IELTS letter apology informal

Letter of Apology (Formal)

IELTS letter apology formal

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing concerning the IELTS Teacher Training Workshop that I am scheduled to conduct on 12 October at the Language Department.

I regret to inform you that I have experienced some personal problems and I will not be able to conduct the workshop as scheduled.

I have recently been experiencing some minor medical problems with my right foot and upon consultation with a specialist, I have been advised to undergo a minor surgical procedure. This procedure has been scheduled for 12 October and if I do not take advantage of this, the next available appointment is after 6 months. 

I realize this will be inconvenient for you and the department. However, I would like to propose an alternative date for the workshop, namely 12 November. I will have recovered sufficiently from the surgery by this time.

Please accept my sincerest apology. I look forward to hearing from you.

Letter of Apology (Formal) PDF

Letter of Application (Formal)

IELTS letter application

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to apply for the vacancy of website developer that your company has advertised in the Weekly Bugle.

At the moment, I am employed as a web developer for a local company that specializes in developing websites for local businesses. The job involves responding to enquiries from clients, conducting a needs analysis with them and designing sample sites for their approval.

During my employment with my current company, I have developed the skills of responding to customer needs and independent thinking.  I am also flexible in that I am willing to relocate anywhere that your company might require.

According to my current contract, I am required to give one month’s notice if I intend to resign. However, I have a positive working relationship with the company CEO and I am confident we could come to an agreement if your company requires me to start in less than one month.

Best regards

David Jones

Letter of Application (Formal) PDF

Letter of Gratitude / Thanks (Formal)

IELTS letter of thanks formal

I am writing to express my appreciation for your advice and support during my participation in a recent English course at your academy.

My name is Mario Noya and I was one of the attendees of the Intensive English Course held last April. Specifically, it was the 4-week, 40-hour course taught by Ms. Jones and Mr. Buxton.

Shortly after this course, I took the Perth Technical College entrance test in English and I am delighted to say that I successfully passed it. Actually, this was my third attempt at this test and if I had failed again, I would not be permitted to retake it.

I firmly believe that my success is mostly due to the excellent tuition I received at your academy. Your tutors were incredibly professional and knowledgeable when identifying the language areas and skills I needed to work on.

Again, I would like to express my gratitude to you.

Letter of Thanks (Formal) PDF

How are you? It’s cool to hear that you’ll finally visit my country next month. It would be great to see you again and spend some time hanging out, and you’re welcome to stay with us.

You said in your message you’ll be attending an international conference. Is that the Climate Change Summit in Seoul? It’s been all over the news for days here but I haven’t been paying much attention, to be honest.

Would you like to stay at my place while you’re in Seoul? I have a 2-bedroom apartment and my young son can sleep with my wife and I. It would be no problem for us and we’d have more time to catch up.

We can also show you around the city in your spare time. There’s lots to see here like the Seoul Tower and Namdaemoon Market. Anyway, tell me what you think and hopefully, I’ll see you soon.

Park Joongo

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Letter of Invitation (Informal)

IELTS letter of invitation informal

IELTS General Writing Task 1: Tips, Sample Answers and Practice Questions

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The IELTS Writing test lasts for 60 minutes and it has two tasks – task 1 and task 2. You are advised to take 20 minutes for task 1 and 40 minutes for task 2. 

In both Academic and General Training task 1, you are asked to write at least 150 words. Hence, you should practice writing 170 to 190 words.

In task 1 of General Training, you are supposed to write a letter. It can be an informal, semi-formal or formal letter depending upon the situation. You are supposed to write a letter in response to a given situation.

You get instructions about the points to be included in your letter. You must include all the points in your letter, otherwise you will get a low band score. 

In both Academic and General Training Task 1, you are assessed according to your ability to achieve the following:

  • Task Achievement
  • Coherence & Cohesion 
  • Lexical Resource 
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy. 

You need to score well in each of the four criteria to score high in the IELTS Writing Task 1.

There are three types of letters: Informal, Formal, and Semi-Formal. You can expect any one of these in your exam. 

Structure of the letter:

  • Salutation 
  • Paragraph 1- opening statement (reason for Writing) 
  • Paragraph 2- response to the 1st point
  • Paragraph 3- response to the 2nd point
  • Paragraph 4- response to the 3rd point
  • Paragraph 5- closing statement (your expectation) 
  • Signing off

This collection page is a compilation of questions that appeared in the real IELTS exams. You can practice these questions on your own to score a good band in your IELTS Writing Task 1 Letter writing question. 

Informal Letter: Sample Question & Answers

An informal letter is a friendly letter you write to a close acquaintance, friend, family, or relative. Since it's written to someone you are close to in a relationship, the letter has an informal and personal tone. An IELTS informal letter is always to a friend. The letter can be a thank you letter, an invitation, advice to a friend, or a letter of apology. So, remember whenever you are asked to write a letter to a friend then it's an informal letter.

Q1. You have moved to a new apartment. Next month, you have a family function. Write a letter to your friend, who lives abroad. In your letter:

  • Explain why you have shifted
  • Describe the family function 
  • Invite your friend to attend the function. 

Sample Answer:

Dear Sanjay, 

I haven't heard from you since you went to Paris last year. I hope all is well with you. As you would be coming to India next month during vacations, I'd love to have you here, in my new house, on the occasion of my marriage. 

Since I am getting married, I have moved into an independent house of my own. Moreover, as my parents also live with me now, there will be frequent visits of guests. In addition, this place is close to my office. 

My fiancé is actually one of our college batch mates. This will be a special function as all our college friends are coming and we'll have a get together on 24th March. The wedding will be on 25th March and the reception party will be at my residence on the following day. 

Please plan your holiday accordingly, and join us with your family. You should take out three days to be a part of all the ceremonies. It would be great to catch up with you. 

Please confirm the date of your arrival. 

See you soon, 

IELTS General Training Writing Task 1: Complete guide to Informal letter

IELTS General Training Writing Task 1: Complete guide to Informal letter

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Formal Letter: Sample Question & Answer

A formal letter is written to someone you know in a formal way such as your boss or someone you don't know or have never met such as some higher official of the bank you have an account with. Because you cannot be friendly and personal with someone you have a formal relationship with or someone you don't know at all, the tone of the letter needs to be formal when you write letters to such people. 

Q1 You bought a refrigerator ten days ago. But on reaching home, you discovered that it didn't work properly. You have got no response from the customer service. Write a letter to the company and in your letter:

  • Introduce yourself 
  • Explain the problem
  • State the action that you would like the company to take 

Dear Sir/Madam 

I am writing this letter to report the defective refrigerator that I bought from your retail store on Juhu street last week. Moreover, I wish to draw your attention to the poor customer service I received since the purchase. 

My name is Meera Sharma. I have been a frequent customer of your company’s products for a very long time and I am pleased with the quality of products as well as your customer service. 

On 20th August, I bought a 350 liters silver colored Haier refrigerator with invoice number 258967/A from your store. However, on reaching home when I plugged it in, it didn't cool at all. I called the customer service department, they guaranteed that the problem would be resolved soon but sadly nothing has been done. 

As the refrigerator is under the warranty period, I would like it to be replaced with a new one immediately. Please contact me on my phone to let me know the course of action. 

I look forward to prompt action in this regard. 

Yours Faithfully

Meera Sharma

Q2. Recently you placed an order for a home delivery of vegetarian food for two and non vegetarian food for one. However, only non vegetarian food for three was sent. You decide to write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:

  • Complain about the wrong delivery 
  • Write what you expect

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing this letter to complain about the wrong delivery I received yesterday. My invoice number is……..

I am writing this letter from Metas Advantage Campus, Door no. 13 B, which is near 7th Day Advantage Hospital, Baryatu Road, Ranchi. Yesterday, I received a wrong order from your restaurant.

Yesterday, at 1:00 PM, I ordered lunch from your restaurant. I placed an order for two vegetarian and one non-vegetarian dish. But I received three non vegetarian dishes at 1:30 PM. I was really upset on receiving this order because my two friends who came to visit me yesterday had to remain hungry as they are vegetarians.

As I did not get what I paid for and also had to face a lot of embarrassment because of wrong delivery, I want you to refund my money.

I hope that you will refund my money by tomorrow and not repeat this type of thing in the future.

Sunita Dara

IELTS Writing Task 1: Learn to write a band 9 Formal letter

IELTS Writing Task 1: Learn to write a band 9 Formal letter

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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1: Letter Writing

IELTS General Training Writing Task 1: Letter Writing

In IELTS General Training Task 1, you have to write a letter. It can be an informal, semi-formal or formal letter depending upon the situation.

Semi-Formal Letter: Sample Question & Answer

A semi-formal letter is a letter to someone you know about something formal, like an invitation or an explanation about something. That someone could be your teacher, accountant, landlord, etc. This means it's to someone you know informally about something formal. The candidates must pay attention to opening lines, closing statements, paragraphs' etc. 

Q1. You have been working for a company for more than a few years and now you have decided to leave the company. 

Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter, explain:

  • Your reasons for leaving your company
  • What have you learned while working in the company? 
  • Your feelings while leaving the company 

Dear Mr Gupta

I am writing to inform you that I have decided to resign from my position of Team lead, effective from the 1st of April. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the amazing three years that I have spent working with you at Gupta Corporations. 

I have lately accepted an offer for the position of General Manager at Hayden's Market Company, & I am required to join this company in May. Hence I would like you to discharge me from my duties by 1st April 2020. In the meanwhile, I will hand over the tasks assigned to me and finish my pending work. 

Working as a Team lead for marketing for almost three years in your esteemed company was one of the most learning opportunities in my life. I have acquired invaluable experience in dealing with clients, and marketing products and services, which I am sure will help me throughout my career. 

Leaving this company is like leaving a family that always supported and encouraged me. Infact, my colleagues and managers have always trusted me and shown complete faith and confidence in marketing ideas. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them. 

Once again, I would like to thank you all and wish you all the best for your future endeavours. 

Yours Sincerely

IELTS General Writing Task 1: How to write a Semiformal Letter?

IELTS General Writing Task 1: How to write a Semiformal Letter?

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Informal Letter: Practice Questions

1. You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your letter:

  • Tell him/her about the problem with your photos
  • Say which photo you would like him/her to send you
  • Explain why you need this photo.

Exam date- July 23, 2022

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2. You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include:

  • What the gadget is
  • What you think about it
  • Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy

Exam date- June, 2022

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3. You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include:

  • Why you are writing
  • Your suitability for the role
  • How you would approach the position

Exam date- June 12, 2021

4. Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.

  • Describe your city
  • Describe your job
  • Describe the arrangements for him to visit you

Exam date- May 18, 2021

5. You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

  • Invite him/her to the event
  • Explain why you think he/she would like the event
  • Tell him/her about the other activities you can do

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6. A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - 

  • Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves 
  • Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her 
  • Explain how to apply for the job

Exam date- January-March, 2022

7. You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:

  • Describe what the accident was
  • Explain when it happened
  • Suggest how the damage can be fixed.

8. After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter. In your letter:  

  • Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing to him/her
  • Express your gratitude  
  • Offer him/her to visit your home with his/her family

9. You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter

  • Explain how they helped you
  • Say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived
  • Invite them to visit you at your new home.

Exam date- October-December, 2021

10. Your friend recently moved to the same town where your friend lives. Please write a letter to invite your friend to go to the gym together. In your letter

  • Describe why you go to this gym
  • Say what part of this gym you recommend
  • Explain why you think it is suitable for your friend

Formal Letter: Practice Questions

1. You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter include:

  • Which position you are considering
  • What questions you have about it
  • How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply

Exam date- May 27, 2021

2. You live near a public school. The school has asked residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play areas. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter:

  • Explain why you would like to help
  • Tell them how you can help
  • Let them know when you are available.

Exam date- July 16, 2022

3. Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter:

  • Give the details of your train trip
  • Describe the luggage you left on the train
  • Say what actions you want him/her to take.

4. You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:

  • Details about the meeting
  • The problem you face
  • What should be done

Exam date- December , 2021

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5. You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter include:

6. You have an appointment with your manager the next day. Write him/her a letter about what you’re going to discuss at the meeting. In your meeting, you should tell:

  • What did you do for the company during the years you worked there
  • What changes you would like to recommend
  • What training you require

7. Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:

  • Describe how the course has benefited you
  • Explain why you would like to delay your return
  • Suggest a date when you would like to come back

8. You use the local swimming pool often, and during one of your visits, you encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter

  • Describe what the problem was
  • Tell what the swimming pool staff have done about it
  • Suggest your own solution to the problem.

9. Write a letter to a transport office about a problem with the transportation system in your area. 

  • Describe the situation you are facing 
  • Why do you consider it a problem 
  • What change would you like to recommend?

10. You are a student at a University in the UK. You have recently lost your University ID card. Write to the local police station, giving details of 

  • Who you are
  • What happened and 
  • Ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.

Semi Formal Letter: Practice Questions

1. You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:

  • Details about the conference
  • Why you want your colleague to give presentation
  • What arrangement will you do for this conference

Exam date- March 24, 2021

2. Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include:

  • Where you live
  • The problem
  • What he should do

Exam date- February 18, 2021

3. A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:

  • Explain why you’re writing
  • Describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
  • Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation

4. You have been asked to do a presentation and you would need help with setting up the equipment. Write a letter to your colleague, in your letter:

  • Let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
  • Tell him/her what equipment you will need
  • Explain how him/her can help you

5.  The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later you discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter

  • Explain what the problem is
  • Suggest how it can be fixed
  • Say what you would like the landlord to do about it.

6.  You are renting a house in an English-speaking country, and the landlord has been helpful during your stay. Now your friend is interested in renting your place. Please write a letter to your landlord to inform your friend that you will be moving out. In your letter

  • Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why
  • Thank your landlord for being helpful
  • Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.

7.  You rent an apartment and you are quite happy with it but you want to suggest a renovation. Write a letter about your suggestion. In your letter, you should tell:

  • Your appreciation of current condition
  • What is the renovation and why?
  • What are the benefits of your suggestion?

 Exam date- October, 2019

8.  You have recently taken a two-day course. Write to give your feedback to the course organizer. In your letter, you should tell:

  • The details of the course
  • What you liked or disliked about it
  • Suggest some improvements to the course.

Exam date- August, 2019

9.  Your landlord wants to increase your house rent. Write a letter to him to explain your situation. In your letter, you should tell:

  • Why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
  • What you will do if it is increased.

Exam date- July, 2019

10. A young person is going to spend his first day at the office next month. Write a letter to explain what he should do on his first day. In your letter, you should tell:

  • What work should be done in the company
  • What he/she will do on the first day of work
  • What items/objects he /she needs to take along.

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General Training Writing Task 1 Actual Exam Questions

The best way to prepare for IELTS is to practice with the real exam questions. Here on this page, we have added a number of actual questions from past exams. Answer these questions following real exam instructions. Best of luck.

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday

describe some possible disadvantages

say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager.

In your letter

explain why you want to take time off work

give details of the amount of time you need

suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.

Write a letter to the couple. In your letter:

explain why you think you would be suitable for the job

say what else you could do for the family

give your reasons for wanting the job

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre  that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre . In your letter:

Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is

Say what happened the last times you complained

Explain what you want the manager to do

A friend has invited you to a party, but you are busy on the day it’s being held. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Apologies for not being able to attend

Explain why you are busy

Invite your friend to do something else with you

You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.  

Explain why you are writing

Express concern about the missing card 

Propose a solution

You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

Apologize for your absence

Explain why you had to be at the other event

Explain what you will do to catch up

You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home happened, which means that you must change the date of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 

explain the important event 

apologize for the situation

suggest a new arrangement 

You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:

explain what you like about his new house

tell him/her what you enjoyed most during your staying

suggest when and where you could meet next time with her/him

Your company is going to give a special training course for staff. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre  has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre . In your letter:

give details about the course

describe what equipment you will need for the course

ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference  centre

Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:

Say why you would like to go on the trip                   

Suggest what you could do to help during the trip

Ask other questions about the trip  

You have a meeting with your manager the next day. Write a letter telling him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting. In your letter, you should tell

what you have done for the company in the year you worked there

what changes you would like to recommend

what training you require

There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter, you should

describe the event

explain why you think he/she would be interested in it

suggest an arrangement to meet there with him/her

A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter

tell your friend you understand the problem

explain what happened to you in the past

suggest possible solutions to the problem

You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter

Describe the item

Explain where and when you left it

Say what action you would like the company to take

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for his/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter

Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves

Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her

Explain how to apply for the job

A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the unpaid work. In your letter:

Explain why you want to do voluntary work at the museum.

Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful.

Give details of when you would be available for work.

You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants at the meeting told that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel

Say what the participants liked about the hotel?

Explain why they were unhappy about the food?

Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

You recently borrowed something from a friend. Unfortunately, the item has become damaged. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter

remind your friend that you borrowed something from him/her

explain how the item became damaged

suggest how you can resolve the issue of the damaged item

Your neighbour has written to you to complain about the noise from your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter

explain the reasons for the noise

offer your neighbour an apology

tell them what initiative you will take

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter

Remind him when and where you met.

Tell him what kind of job you are interested in.

Say why you think you would be suitable for the job.

​ You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. 

Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include,

details about the conference

why you want your colleague to give the presentation

what arrangements will you do for this conference

Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include

where you live

the problem

what he should do

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,

You eat at your favourite restaurant every day for lunch. You do not like the decor they have chosen. Write the manager a letter telling him:

What you think is great about the restaurant?

What things you think need to be changed?

Suggestions on ways to improve the decor?

IELTS General Writing Task 1: Letter Sample Answers

  • IELTS General Writing Task 1: Letter Sample Answers

To understand the test format of the IELTS Writing Task, it is useful to study samples of successful answers. Pay attention to the structure of the letter; what words and grammatical constructions are used. In this task you can write formal and informal words and expressions.

Formal Letters

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter

• explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start.

You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...............,

Dear Ms Barnes,

I am writing concerning the position of Assistant Office Manager that I am due to begin next Monday. However, a problem has arisen.

As you know, I currently work for my uncle's food-packing business, and you will remember from my interview that I have gained valuable experience there. Unfortunately, he has had to go into hospital for an operation, leaving my aunt in charge of both the home and the business. She has asked me, as this is a particularly busy time of year, to stay on and help her with the running of the office.

I realise this will be inconvenient to you, but very much hope that, given the circumstances, you would be prepared to allow me to take up my position with you two weeks later than planned.

I would like to emphasise that I remain very keen to work with you, and that I will be gaining further useful experience during this time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, John Forbes

On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.

Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter: • Describe the item you lost • Explain how you lost it. • Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in connection with a laptop I lost last weekend which was under the travel insurance with your company.

That was the ‘HP’ brand laptop which I bought last month with a price of USD 650.00. It was black colored and with the latest i-7 core processor technology covering a 2 years of warranty.

I have visited Goa to spend my yearly holiday along with my entire family member. The laptop was stolen from my hotel room where we were at sea beach. It is to be mentioned here that the room was locked during that time. After returning I found myself in this unpleasant situation and contacted to the hotel authority immediately and made a serious complaint. Moreover, I have made a General Diary to the nearest police station for the same reason. The copy of the GD is enclosed here.

Therefore, I request you to properly investigate the matter and arrange to pay the claimed amount under insurance by a cheque at an early date so that I can purchase a new one. Your early action in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Yours faithfully, John Jolly

You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline and • explain what happened • describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it • find out what they are going to do about it
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you regarding my suitcase, which was lost on the British Airways flight from London to New York (BA123) on January 2nd. When I realized the loss on my arrival in New York I reported it to the counter staff. The agent promised to give my hotel a call within the next hours, but unfortunately this did not happen. I have contacted British Airways numerous times since by phone without being able to locate the suitcase. My suitcase is made of dark blue fabric with black handles and a single. It contains clothing, presents for friends I will visit and photographic equipment I was planning to use on my trip. I already had to buy some cloths and toiletry for which I attached the receipt to this letter expecting you to refund my expenses. I hope this matter can be resolved very soon as I plan to continue my trip to California on the 7th of January and will no longer be able to pick up the suitcase in New York after this date. You can reach me on my mobile 123456789. Yours Faithfully, Chuck Berry

Informal Letters

WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are selling • describe the furniture • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
MODEL ANSWER This model has been prepared by an examiner as an example of a very good answer. However, please note that this is just one example out of many possible approaches. Dear Jan, As you know, we'll be moving to a new house soon and there are a few things that I won't be able to take with me. The new house is a bit smaller so I have to sell some furniture and I was wondering if you might be interested? In particular I want to sell my big dining table. Do you remember it - the one in the living room? It has wooden legs and a grey glass top and it’s big enough for six people. There are six matching chairs to go with it. I know you've always liked this furniture so I could let you have it at a good price. I'd rather sell it to you than to a stranger! Why don’t you come around and take another look at them on Saturday? We’ll be here all day, so maybe we could have some lunch together? Give me a ring and let me know. Love, Shanda.
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The International English Language Test System (IELTS) is a standard English assessment that assesses the level of proficiency of the candidate. IELTS is a widely recognised exam among international students and the working population. The exam is accepted as proof of English language proficiency in more than 11,000 educational institutions in countries across the world, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and France, among others. The IELTS exam contains four sections that determine the language skills of the candidate. Here’s everything you should know about the IELTS general writing task 1.

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It is important to learn about the exam before preparing to work on the tasks. The IELTS General Training exam is taken by those who plan to work or immigrate to an English-speaking country.

The IELTS General Training syllabus consists of four sections.

No. of tasks: 2

Total duration: 60 minutes

The IELTS exam pattern for general writing consists of two tasks - a letter and an essay. The tasks have a word limit of 150-250 words, and you must complete them in 60 minutes.

It is important to remember that the IELTS exam syllabus for the writing section differs from the Academic and General Training versions.

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IELTS general writing task 1: Key highlights

  • IELTS GT writing task 1 is a letter of at least 150 words where you are given a situation, and you should provide a personal response per the instructions.
  • You will be asked to request a piece of information or explain a situation concerning the task.
  • The task will be assessed based on your ability to provide factual information, express your needs and requirements, and convey your opinion clearly.
  • Even though Task 2’s score contributes twice as Task 1, the IELTS Writing Task 1 general holds equal importance, and it is necessary to prepare well for the assessment.
  • Task achievement
  • Coherence and cohesion
  • Lexical resource
  • Grammatical range and accuracy

IELTS general writing task 1 samples

It is essential to get enough practice for the IELTS general writing task 1 to improve your skills and perform well in the exam. The task can request you to provide or elaborate on any information, so it depends on the candidate to create a response that satisfies the requirements of the grading criteria. There are several IELTS general writing task 1 samples available for candidates to practice and improve their writing skills.

A friend of yours has agreed to look after your apartment and pet while you go on an important business trip. Write a letter to your friend with the below-mentioned details.

  • Contact details for when you are away
  • Instructions about the care and maintenance of your pet
  • Essential household duties

Write at least 150 words in the letter. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Write a letter to the administration of a shopping mall, explaining a valuable item you lost in the place. In your letter,

  • Describe the item lost
  • Explain where and when you last saw it
  • Request the administration to work on the action you would like them to take

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Write a letter to your college accommodation officer, share your concerns about your dormitory, and request a room change. In your letter,

  • Mention the room and block of the building you live in
  • Explain the problems you face in the current room
  • Request the administrator to change your room from next term

Students often find the IELTS writing section difficult, but regular practice and developing language skills can help them ace the test. Here are some vital tips on how to prepare for the IELTS exam .

  • Understand the exam format and learn about the grading criteria. This helps you to have a better knowledge of the exam and eases your preparation process.
  • Prepare a study schedule to plan things ahead and save time. It also helps you keep a clear track of your progress during preparation.
  • Develop your vocabulary by reading books, magazines, and newspapers. This contributes to the development of your English skills.
  • Improve your grammar by observing the sentence structure, vocabulary, and punctuation used in the reading materials. Make sure to understand the grammar rules you need to know for IELTS for better scoring.
  • Make use of online tests and practice materials. There are several IELTS general training writing task 1 sample with answer pdf that would help you improve your language skills and increase your pace for the exam.
  • Start practising writing every day. Develop frameworks to write the letter in a structured format. It is also important to analyse your mistakes and work on them.

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Frequently asked questions

The IELTS general writing task 1 is where you are required to provide a personal response requesting a piece of information or explain an issue you are facing. The letter should be at least 150 words; you are expected to finish the task in 20 minutes.

It is important to keep the tone of your writing throughout the task. If it is a formal letter, remember to keep the tone formal in the entire task. Here are some ideas for opening sentences in IELTS general writing task 1.

  • Formal letter: Hello, I hope this letter finds you well.
  • Informal letter: Hello, I hope you are doing well.

Some common questions for writing task 1 general are reporting a lost item to the respective authority, writing to the college about accommodation, and providing instructions to a friend who agreed to take care of your place while you were away.

Here are some ways you can improve your skills for IELTS general writing task 1.

  • Practice with the help of online tests and practice materials. IELTS general training writing task 1 sample with answer pdf can help you improve your writing skills.
  • Practice writing every day. Develop frameworks to write the letter in a structured format.

There are two tasks in the IELTS General Training - a letter and an essay. The tasks have a word limit ranging from 150 to 250 words. You are required to complete it in 60 minutes.

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