IELTS Writing Task 1
(General)
How to write Letters
Time: 20 minutes
Planning: 3 Minutes
Writing : 30 minutes
Proof reading: 2 minutes.
Word Limit: Write at least 150 words.
For a good score write 160- 170 words.
Types of Letters
Formal
Semi-formal
Informal
Characteristics of Formal letters.
You don't know the name of the person whom you write.
eg.
To the bank,
A foreign university,
Airlines
Local Municipal Council,
Manager of a company,
Letters of Complaints
Application,
Resignations,
Making arrangements.
Request something
Characteristics of Semi-formal Letters
You write to someone whose last name you know.
Complaining to the landlord,
Explaining to a neighbor,
Asking permission from a professor.
Opening
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ending
Yours faithfully
Characteristic of Informal letters
To someone whose first name you know and use.
To a friend
Inviting,
Thanking,
Apologizing
Opening
Dear Mr John
Dear Ms Smith
Ending
Yours sincerely
Informal
To someone whom you know very well, whose first name
you know and use.
Inviting,
Thanking,
Apologizing.
Opening
Dear John
Dear Lisa
Ending
Best regards
Warm wishes
How to Start a Letter
Formal
Dear Sir/Madam,
1. I am writing to inquire about .....
2. I am writing in connection with.....
3. I am writing this letter regarding ......
Semi-formal
Dear John
1. I am writing to inform you that ........
2. I am writing to you ......
Informal
Dear Lisa
I'm glad to acknowledge your friendship at first, before explaining the reason why I write. ......
Structure of Letter
Paragraph 1. Introduction
Paragraph 2. First bullet point
Paragraph 3 Second bullet point
Paragraph 4. Third bullet point
Paragraph 5. Conclusion.
Useful Expressions.
1. Apologizing:
Please accept my sincere apologies for .....
2. Asking for help:
I would be grateful if you could......
3. Asking for information
I am writing to inquire about......
4. Complaining:
I an writing to express my dissatisfaction with....
5. Expressing satisfaction:
I am very glad to hear that.......
6. Expressing concern:
I an writing to express my concerns about.......
7. Making suggestions:
I am writitng this letter to convey my suggestions regarding...
8. Thanking:
I am extremely thankful for......
Conclusion
I am looking forward to
a) hearing from you soon.
b) seeing you soon.
c) meeting you soon.
Model letters
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign country, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write letter to the airline. In your letter:
*complain about the situation
*explain why it caused problems
* seek suitable compensation.
Begin your letter: Dear Sir/Madam,
Model Answer.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing regarding the loss of my baggage at New Delhi airport on 29 September 2021. It consisted of two suitcases, both were labelled clearly in the accepted way, and both were locked congruously.
On arrival at New Delhi, I found both my suitcases listed as 'missing', and the airline staff could not give me any information about my baggage. It caused me substantial inconvenience because the suitcases contained my clothing, toiletries,and books, which I purchased from Japan at a very high price. When I finally received the suitcases, I found that they were opened and many items were missing. Consequently, I had to replace these items at my own cost when I reached home.
Therefore, I request you to reimburse me the cost of $ 600 for all these items, and I have attached all relevant receipts.
I look forward to receiving your confirmation of the payment.
Yours sincerely
Name.
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