IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
General Training Task 1 is a letter. The tone (formal, semi-formal or informal) changes your language, so practise each one.
25 practice questions
Complaint Letter - Defective Product
You recently bought a laptop computer from an online store. However, when it arrived, you discovered several problems with it. Write a letter to the customer service department. …
WorkRequest Letter - Course Information
You are interested in taking a short course at a college in another country. Write a letter to the admissions office. In your letter: • Explain why you …
EducationInvitation Letter - Birthday Party
You are organizing a birthday party for a family member and want to invite your English-speaking friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Explain …
SocietyJob Application Follow-up
You applied for a job three weeks ago but have not heard back from the company. Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter: • Remind …
WorkNeighborhood Noise Complaint
You live in an apartment and are experiencing problems with noise from your upstairs neighbor. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: • Describe the noise …
SocietyLetter to a Landlord About a Broken Heater
You rent a small flat, and the heater in your bedroom stopped working three days ago. The nights are now very cold, and you cannot sleep well. Write …
HousingLetter to a Neighbour About Collecting Your Post
You are going away on a business trip for one week, and your post will still be delivered to your flat while you are gone. Your neighbour lives …
SocietyLetter to a Furniture Company About a Late Delivery
You ordered a new desk and two chairs for your office from an online furniture company. The delivery was promised for last Monday, but nothing has arrived, and …
WorkLetter to a Friend About Joining a Climbing Gym
You want to start climbing as a hobby, and a friend of yours has been a member of a climbing gym for two years. You know very little …
SportLetter to a Councillor Inviting Them to a Meeting
Your residents' group is holding a public meeting next month about the safety of the crossing near the local primary school. You would like a local councillor to …
GovernmentLetter to a Client Apologising for a Delay
Your company was due to deliver a marketing report to a client last Friday, but it is now two weeks late. The delay was caused by a problem …
WorkLetter to a Council About a Parking Fine
You received a parking fine for leaving your car in a bay that you believe was not clearly marked. The sign was hidden behind a tree, and you …
GovernmentLetter to a Cousin Recommending a Cycling Route
Your cousin is visiting your city for the first time next month, and they have told you that they love cycling. You have ridden one riverside route many …
TourismLetter to a Neighbour Apologising for a Broken Fence
Last weekend, a branch from your tree fell during a storm and damaged your neighbour's garden fence. You did not find out until the next morning, and your …
SocietyLetter to a Colleague Thanking Them for Covering a Shift
Last week you had a family emergency and needed to leave work early on a busy day. A colleague you know only a little took over your shift …
WorkLetter to Your Tutor About Missing Two Classes
You attend an evening English class every Tuesday, but you have just been asked to work a fixed shift on those evenings for the next month. You will …
EducationLetter to a Friend Inviting Them to an Exhibition
A small gallery in your town is opening an exhibition of photographs by a local artist you both admire. The opening night is on Friday evening, and entry …
CultureLetter to an Aunt Thanking Her for a Gift
Your aunt sent you a jumper for your birthday. It is a colour and style that you would not normally choose, but you know she spent a long …
FamilyLetter to a Gym About a Cancellation Fee
You joined a gym on a twelve-month contract. Three months later you moved to a city where the gym has no branch, and you now want to cancel. …
SportLetter to a Bank About a Refused Loan
You applied for a small business loan from your bank three weeks ago. The bank has refused the application without giving a reason, yet your business has traded …
EconomyLetter to a Hotel About Building Noise
You are on a three-night stay at a hotel. On the first morning you were woken at 6 a.m. by noisy building work next to your room, and …
TourismLetter Offering to Volunteer at a Community Centre
You have seen a notice in your local library asking for volunteers to help older residents with shopping and transport. You would like to find out more. Write …
SocietyLetter to a Friend Moving Abroad
Your best friend has just told you that she is moving to Canada for work next month. You are happy for her, but you will miss her a …
FamilyComplaint Letter to Restaurant Manager
In your letter: • Explain when you visited and what went wrong • Describe how this affected your experience • Say what you would like the manager to …
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