IELTS Writing Task 1 Samples Band 7

You were organizing a beach day with your friends but have to reschedule. Write a letter to them. Inform them about the need to reschedule. Provide the new date for the beach day. Explain any changes to the planned activities

Dear Friends, I hope you are doing good. I am writing to inform you about the change in schedule for the beach day we have planned on upcoming Sunday, 24th March. Firstly, I want to apologize for la...

#Event Postponement

Write a letter to your former high school teacher to announce your retirement. Inform them about your retirement date. Explain your decision to retire. Share your plans after retirement

Dear Samuel, I hope this letter finds you in the best of spirits. As you know that my 60th birthday anniversary is coming up on the 20th of August, 2025. I would love to inform you about my decision...

#Retirement Announcement

#Graduation Congratulations

A friend has graduated with a degree in nursing. Write a letter to congratulate them on their success. Congratulate them on their graduation.. Discuss the challenges they overcame.. Mention your hopes for their bright future.

Dear Jessica, Time flies so fast and that time finally has come. Congratulations on your graduation. I am literally over the moon. I knew how hard you have been working for this past four years and y...

You are planning a cultural trip to a different country. Write a letter to a friend who might be interested. Explain the purpose of the cultural trip.. Mention the dates and destination.. Invite them to join you.

Dear Joe, I hope you and your family are all well! I am keen to meet you since the last trip we went to the United Kingdom which was wonderful. It felt great to meet you and Simon after we graduated f...

#Travel Plans

You took a professional training course and found the service and instruction to be highly beneficial. Write a letter to the training center. Explain the purpose of the training. Highlight the aspects of the service you appreciated. Recommend additional features or improvements

Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Isabel Sarmiento and I had the opportunity to take your course about innovative education for elementary school. Thanks to this course, I had the chance to enhance my k...

#Service Review

You have come across a scholarship for students interested in environmental science. Write a letter to the scholarship provider to apply. Explain your passion for environmental science. Detail your academic achievements in this field. Discuss how the scholarship will help your studies and future career

Dear Ms. Smith, My name is Bettina Ramas, and I am writing to apply for the 2024 Environmental Science Scholarship Grant you recently posted on the school bulletin board. With deep passion for studyin...

#Scholarship Application

You need to request an extension on your bank loan repayment period. Write a letter to the bank. Explain why you need the extension. Specify the new repayment plan you are proposing. Ask for a prompt response

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to request an extension on my bank loan as I am unable to meet the original repayment as scheduled. I am fully committed to fulfilling my repayment obligati...

#Bank Loan

You are planning a holiday trip and need some travel gear from your friend. Write a letter to your friend. Explain your holiday destination and plans.. Ask to borrow specific travel gear.. Mention how long you will need the items.

Hi Sarah, How was your weekend? I am writing to ask if you mind me borrowing your camera for my next holiday trip to Banff. My family and I plan to go to Banff next week and we are going to spend one...

#Holiday Plans

You have registered for a class but need to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances. Write a letter to the institution. Explain the class you registered for.. Describe the reason for withdrawal.. Ask about the refund policy.

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope you are doing well. The French session, I registered for, is going to start next week. I needed to learn this language necessarily as I am moving to Qubeac city in January. I a...

#Class Registration

You have decided to retire and want to let your book club friend know. Write a letter to them. Tell them when you will be retiring. Discuss your plans for the future. Suggest a book club celebration

Dear Friends, I wanted to share some exciting news with you all—I will be retiring from my position as a Quality Assurance Manager in July. Having worked for years in the food manufacturing industry,...

#Retirement Announcement

You want to inquire about the prerequisites for a course you are interested in registering for. Mention the course you are interested in. Ask about the specific prerequisites required. Inquire about any preparatory materials or courses

Dear Mr. Victor, I have been looking to enroll in the digital marketing course on the Marketing College and I found your email in the contact information related to this course. I was wondering if yo...

#Course Registration

A colleague who is involved in community service is applying for an award and has asked you to write a recommendation letter. Describe your colleague's community service activities. Highlight their impact on the community. Explain why they deserve the award

I am writing to strongly recommend my colleague, Sarah Thompson, for the Community Service Excellence Award. Over the past three years, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Sarah at Westfie...

#Recommendation Letter

A colleague who is involved in community service is applying for an award and has asked you to write a recommendation letter. Describe your colleague's community service activities. Highlight their impact on the community. Explain why they deserve the award

#Recommendation Letter

You are planning a surprise birthday trip for a family member and need advice from a travel consultant. Write a letter to the consultant asking for recommendations and assistance. Explain the purpose of the trip. Mention any specific preferences. Ask for recommendations on destinations and activities

Dear sir / madam I am writing this letter to ask for any recommendations and assistance booking for a holiday destination outside of the country you would suggest l take my friend for her 23rd birthda...

#Travel Plans

You were on sick leave and a colleague took over your responsibilities. Write a letter to thank your colleague. Explain why you were absent. Describe the tasks your colleague managed. Show appreciation for their help

Dear Alex I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to you for covering my shifts during my absence. Last month I had Flu so l had to stay home for at least 3 weeks in isolation. My leave was a...

#Thank a Colleague

You have moved to a new house and want to inform your childhood friend. Describe the new house and its features. Explain why you chose this particular place. Share your impressions of the neighborhood

Dear Tommy, I have not heard anything about you since you moved to the UK last year. How are things going in your life? I recently moved into a new house. My house has a dining room, a sitting room, ...

#New Home Notice

You need to meet with your landlord to discuss extending your lease. Introduce yourself. Explain why you want to extend the lease. Suggest a meeting time

Dear Sir or Madam I am the client to whom you have rented the Ateca, plate number: 1556MHF. I am writing this letter in order to request an extension of the lease we have agreed on. First I wou...

#Meeting Request

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 Friends, I'm so disappointed to have to do this, but I need to postpone our dinner party on [original date]. [Briefly explain the reason for the postponement, e.g., unexpected work commitment, ...

#Event Postponement

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 Expo Line, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the service I received on your Expo line service on 3rd August from Vancouver to Surrey. I boarded the passenger vehicle at 11...

#Travel Delay Complaint

You want to participate in a short-term workshop related to your field of study. Write a letter to the workshop organizer. Explain your interest in the workshop. Provide relevant background about your studies. Ask about the registration process

To whom this may concern, As I recently enrolled in the university of my dreams and am officially a computer science student there. I have wanted to join your computer science workshop for a while as ...

#Study Plan