7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
Your IELTS
IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary
for letters
General
One of the marking criteria for Writing Task is vocabulary - the variety of words and
expressions that you use. For a score of 7 and above, it is necessary to include advanced words
and less common expressions in the letter. It is also important to start and finish the letter
correctly.
One of the marking criteria for Writing Task is vocabulary - the variety of words and
expressions that you use. For a score of 7 and above, it is necessary to include advanced words
and less common expressions in the letter. It is also important to start and finish the letter
correctly.
How to start a letter
The writing style (formal / informal) defines the words that you use to start and finish the letter:
There are two types of formal letters:
You write to an organization (you don’t know who you are addressing to)
You write to the head, teacher, tenant and you know the name of the person you are
addressing to.
In formal / semi-formal letters, after the greeting, we always write the purpose of the letter:
I am writing to inform you that ...
I am writing to ask/inquire ...
I am writing with regard to ...
I am writing in connection with ...
I am writing with reference to ...
I would like to express my concern about ...
[Link] 1/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
In informal letter after the greeting we write:
Your IELTS
Apologies for not writing for so long, but I’ve been really busy …
It’s been a long time since we saw each other.
I’m just writing to let you know that …
The body of the letter
Each letter has its own purpose: complaint, request, recommendation / advice. Therefore, we
select constructions and expressions that correspond to the particular purpose of the letter:
ASK FOR INFORMATION
I would be grateful if you could ...
I would be grateful if you could inform me ...
Could you please tell me if ...
I wonder if you could tell me ...
I would like you to ...
I need to ask your advice about ...
COMPLAIN
I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction about ...
I am writing you to express my dissatisfaction about the poor service provided by your airline.
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction about the hotel room that is booked for my stay.
THANKS
I'm very grateful for ...
I'd like to thank you very much for ...
I very much appreciated ...
APOLOGY
I'm very sorry that/about ...
[Link] 2/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
Please forgive me for ...
Your IELTS
I'd like to apologize about ...
Please accept my apologies about ...
ADVICE
If I were you, I’d …
You should …
You ought to …
Why don’t you …
SUGGEST
Would you like me to …
I think it would be great if you …
If you like, I’ll …
Useful phrases to finish the letter
FORMAL
Thank you very much for your attention.
I hope the situation will be resolved soon.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
INFORMAL
Hope to hear from you very soon.
Keep in touch!
If you need to know anything else, just get in touch with me as soon as you can.
Thanks a lot for your help and I hope to hear from you soon.
[Link] 3/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
Formal letter of complaint
Your IELTS
Introduction:
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the … (level of service at your
hotel/restaurant/ level of customer service at your hotel during my visit last month).
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the … (standard of accommodation at your hotel).
I am writing to complain about the fact that … (there is no heating in our house).
Explain the problem:
Unfortunately, … (the heater is out of order)
We are / I am extremely unhappy about this situation.
This is making our lives uncomfortable.
The best solution would be for me to return the wrong items to you. I request my money be
refunded.
Conclusion:
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
IELTS Writing Task 1: Detailed analysis
Detailed analysis of the IELTS Academic Writing Task according to all criteria | Part 1 -
Task Achievement
Detailed analysis of the IELTS Academic Writing Task according to all criteria | Part 2 -
Grammatical Range/Accuracy + Lexical Resource
Detailed analysis of the IELTS Academic Writing Task according to all criteria | Part 3 -
Coherence / Cohesion
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Essay materials
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Essay types and questions
[Link] 4/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
IELTS Writing Task 2 - Common IELTS Essay Topics of all Times
Your IELTS
IELTS Writing Task 2 - New IELTS Essay Tasks/Topics 2022
IELTS Writing Task 2 | Essay Topics 2020
IELTS Writing Task 2: Advanced vocabulary for essays to get 7.0+
What Phrasal Verbs to use in IELTS Writing?
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Graphs
Grammar in IELTS Writing Task 1
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Describing Graphs, Tables, Charts, Processes, and Maps
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Graph Description Example
IELTS Writing Task 1: Linking words for describing a graph
IELTS Writing Task 1: Structure and template for describing graphs
Synonyms for describing graphs in IELTS Writing Task 1
IELTS General Writing Task
IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
IELTS General Writing Task 1: Letter Sample Answers
IELTS General Writing Task 1: Letter types
IELTS General Writing Task 2: Essay questions
IELTS General Writing Task 2: Essay Sample Answers
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Essay Structure
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Agree or Disagree Essay – Structure and template
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Positive or negative development essay – Structure and
template
[Link] 5/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Advantages / Disadvantages Essay – Structure and
Your IELTS
template
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Causes and Solutions Essay – Structure and template
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Discuss 2 views + Your opinion essay – Structure and
template
IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Problems and Solutions Essay – Structure and template
Academic / General Writing Task
IELTS Grammar for band 7+
Linking words for IELTS Writing Task
IELTS Writing Video Course
How to master IELTS Writing
Task 1 & Task 2
14 lessons
Learn more
IELTS Punctuation PDF Guide
Everything you want to know to have correct punctuation in your IELTS Writing
for 7.0-9.0 Score
(31 pages, .PDF)
[Link] 6/7
7/6/23, 3:22 PM IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
Learn more
Your IELTS
You are here: Home / Prepare for IELTS / IELTS Writing / General
/ IELTS General Writing Task 1: Advanced vocabulary for letters
Your IELTS | 2023
[Link] 7/7
