IELTS Sample Letters for Writing Task 1

Here is a collection of sample letters to help you prepare for IELTS writing task 1 for the General Training Paper (students taking the Academic Paper will not get letters for writing task 1). The IELTS sample letters below are a range of personal, semi-formal and formal which are all common in task 1.

Types of IELTS GT Letters for Practice

Letter of Instruction

• thank your friend for the holiday
• explain that you left your wallet in their house
• give them instructions of how to send it back to you

Asking for a Letter of Reference

• give details of the job
• explain why it is important to you
• suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference

Letter of Advice

• tell your friend you understand the problem
• explain what happened to you in the past
• suggest possible solutions to the problem.

Letter of Complaint

• introduce yourself
• explain what the problem is
• suggest solutions to the problem

Letter of Application

• explain why you are interested in helping
• give details suitable past experience
• suggest ways you might help with the event

Letter of Request

• explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
• explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

Letter of Resignation

• tell your boss of your decision and explain why you are leaving
• explain what you have learnt from your current job and how you feel about leaving
• ask for a letter of reference

Letter of Arrangement

• tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday
• explain why you must change your plans
• suggest alternative arrangements

Letter of Complaint

• explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery
• explain the importance of this delivery
• ask for a replacement item to be sent

Letter of Acceptance

• give details of what you know about his company
• explain your current situation
• give your answer to the offer and explain why

MODEL IELTS GT LETTERS & TIPS

• Essential Tips for GT Letter Writing
• Difference between IELTS GT writing & IELTS Academic Writing Test
• Model Complaint Letter
• Model Invitation Letter
• ALL WRITING TASK 1 MODEL ANSWERS & TIPS
  • Note that page is for both Academic & GT writing task 1 ( GT letter tips and model answers come at the bottom of that page).