IELTS Writing Task 1 Samples Band 5.5

You are applying for a teaching position at a local school. Write a letter to the principal. Explain your interest in the position. Highlight your teaching experience and qualifications. Discuss your teaching philosophy. Request an interview at a convenient time

Mr. Gunasekare, The Principle, Polymath Collage. Dear Sir, I am writing to express my interest regarding the advertisement published in your school website for the post of Music Teacher. The main r...

#Job Application

#Formal

You need to take some time off for a medical procedure. Write a letter to your supervisor requesting vacation leave. Describe the medical procedure. Mention the dates you need to be off work. Assure your supervisor that you will be reachable in case of emergencies

Dear Chathurika, I am writing to bring in to your kind notice that, I have to go under an eye operation due to early stage of Catract. This process will take about 2 weeks to recover after the treatm...

#Vacation Request

You have found a rental property that you are interested in and would like to inquire about the lease terms. Provide details of the property you are interested in. Ask about the rental price and lease terms. Inquire about any additional costs or fees

Dera Mr. Perera, I am writing with reference to the padvertisemnt published on Ikman site regarding the three-bedroom house located in Maharagama, Nawinna area. The master bedroom and two attached ba...

#Rental Agreement

You have found a rental property that you are interested in and would like to inquire about the lease terms. Provide details of the property you are interested in. Ask about the rental price and lease terms. Inquire about any additional costs or fees

Dear Mr. Perera, I am writing withreference to the advertisement published in Ikman site, regarding the three bedroom house located in Maharagama - Nawinna area. According to the advert, it has 2 atta...

#Rental Agreement

You are getting married soon and wish to invite your former teacher from university. Write a letter to your teacher. Give details about the wedding date and place. Explain the significance of their presence. Invite them to the celebrations

Hi, Mr. Luke. Do you still remember me? I'm Frans, your 2018 students in Toronto University. I hope you have a good day and enjoy your life. I have so many new experiences in my life, since I'm gradua...

#Wedding Invitation

You recently visited your doctor and would like to provide feedback on your experience. Write a letter to your doctor's office. Describe your recent visit. Provide positive and/or negative feedback. Suggest improvements if necessary

Dear Doctor Samson I am writing to express my dissatisfaction about my recent visit to your office on 28 February 2024. I arrived at your clinic at 9 am that day. Although there were some patients ...

#Doctor Appointment

You have been invited to give a lecture at a conference, but due to a personal emergency, you need to reschedule. Write a letter to the conference organizer explaining the situation. Inform about the personal emergency. Suggest alternative dates for the lecture. Express your willingness to cooperate with the new schedule

Dear Mr. Rob, I am very disppointed that i have to do this as i need to reschedule the lecture at the conference. My truely apologies to the whole team because of a family emergency i am unable to be...

#Event Postponement

You need to postpone a planned dinner party at your home with your friends. Write a letter to them. Explain why you need to postpone the dinner party. Suggest a new date. Mention any changes to the menu or theme

Dear Jiya, Hope you are doing pretty well, It has been a long time since i saw you last. Huge apologies to postponing the dinner party I have planned at my home for the upcoming weekend. Unfortunatel...

#Event Postponement

You are getting married and want to invite your childhood neighbor. Write a letter to your neighbor. Provide details about the wedding date and place. Share why their presence is important. Include information about any pre-wedding events

Dear Sarita, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you after so long as my weeding has been fixed and i heartly invite you through this letter. The wedding is going to take place in the Hotel Ann...

#Wedding Invitation

You want to go on a holiday but are unsure about the destination. Write a letter to your friend for suggestions. Describe the type of holiday you want.. Ask for destination recommendations.. Request advice on activities to do.

Dear Abby I have decided I really want to go on a holiday in South America. I have found a trip advertised which will cost $35000, it looks great for my purposes as we will visit each of the countri...

#Holiday Plans

You enrolled in a class but have to change your schedule due to work commitments. Write a letter to the course coordinator. Describe the class you enrolled in.. Explain why you need to change the schedule.. Request information on alternative class times.

Dear Mr. Ron, I would like to request a change in my schedule for my history lecture due to some conflicts. I got registered for a wednesday afternoon batch which is the same day as my work. As i am w...

#Class Registration

You were delayed on a bus trip due to poor management. Write a letter to the bus company. give details of the bus trip. describe the issues you faced. explain what you want the company to do

Dear Sir, I would like to put your glance on the poor management of your bus company which has caused a lot of inconvinience in my last trip. I had a trip from Vancouver to Port coquitlam on sunday 3...

#Travel Delay Complaint

#Formal

You have noticed a significant amount of trash accumulating around your apartment building, and your landlord has not arranged for proper waste disposal. Describe the trash problem. Explain the health and hygiene concerns it raises. Request that the landlord arrange for regular waste disposal

Dear Lily I hope this letter finds you well, I have been residing at one of your rental apartmanents in Burwood South Street number 55 for the past six months and l have come to love it, however l ha...

#Landlord Issue

#Formal

A friend invited you to their home for a festival celebration, but you couldn't attend. Write to apologize and send your greetings. Apologize for not attending. Explain why you couldn't come. Send your festival greetings. Suggest a future meetup

Dear Adam, Hello, mate. Please, my apology, I cannot attend your festival celebration. As you know, I live with my grandma and no one takes care of her, furthermore, she is in a hospital for a serious...

#Festival Greetings

A friend invited you to their home for a festival celebration, but you couldn't attend. Write to apologize and send your greetings. Apologize for not attending. Explain why you couldn't come. Send your festival greetings. Suggest a future meetup

Dear Adam, Hello, mate. Please, my apology, I can not attent your festival celebration. As you know, I live with my grandma and no one takes care of her, furthermore, she is in a hospital for a serio...

#Festival Greetings

You have just booked a vacation with a travel agency. Write a letter to your friend to share the news. Describe the destination.. Mention the main highlights of the trip.. Invite your friend to join you.

Dear Tom, It's been a while from you. I have a great new from a travel agency since I requested to book a trip to Korea last week. They inform me that the vacation is successfully booked. The trip wi...

#Travel Plans

You are planning a holiday abroad and need some advice. Write a letter to a friend who has been to that country. Describe your travel plans.. Ask for recommendations on places to visit.. Inquire about any travel tips.

Hey Shiya, I am planning my trip to Canada. I would be there from sep 10th to Oct 5th and would be staying at a hotel for few days in Vancouver and after that would fly to Toronto to see some of my f...

#Travel Plans

You are planning a weekend getaway and want to invite your friend to join you. Write a letter to your friend. Explain the details of the getaway (destination, dates, activities). Express why you think they would enjoy it. Ask them to confirm if they can come

Dear Ayushi, I am Super excited to write this invitation to you as i am informing you about a fun getaway i am planning this long weekend it would be a great experience. The destination would be Stan...

#Friend Meeting

You are planning a surprise engagement party for a friend. Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party. Explain the reason for the party. Give details about the date, time, and location. Mention any special arrangements or themes

Dear Anna, Im writting this letter to invite you for a special celebration. As you might know, Sarah recently published her new engament proposal in social media. Such a blessful event must have a won...

#Invitation Letter

You are organizing a surprise trip for your sibling. Write a letter to your sibling's best friend to ask for help. Explain the reason for the trip.. Ask for assistance in planning the activities.. Request information about any preferences your sibling might have.

Hi Ayush, Hope you are doing well! I am writing this letter in regard with arranging a trip for you best friend means my brother Himanshu. I am planning this trip for his 25th birthday. As he is retu...

#Travel Plans