IELTS General Training: informal letter

For my first lesson about IELTS General Training task 1, I'm attaching a model answer with an analysis task. The analysis task encourages you to look at the letter through the eyes of an examiner.

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A few key things to remember:

• The 'tone' of the letter must be appropriate (i.e. formal or informal).
• The purpose of the letter must be clear.
• You must cover all of the points. Write an equal amount for each.
• The letter must be well-organised, with logically connected ideas.
• Try to use some good vocabulary, and try not to make too many mistakes!

Comments

[Nirmal]

Hi Simon,

Thank you for starting GT section here. I am expecting some more samples on formal and semi-formal letters.

Thank you.

[vivek]

Hi Simon,

Really useful. Expect more sample examples with different types.

Thank you for the GT section.

[Zahangir Alam]

Hi Simon,

Thanks a lot for starting tips on IELTS General Training.I am regular visitor of ur blog, but just started writing comment today.

I was expecting guidelines for GT candidates and hope to get complete instruction on regular basis.

[ARZU]

Hi Simon,

Thank you indeed for tips on IELTS General Training. It'll be very useful for me.I expect more examples.

[Sam]

Hi Simon thank you for considering General Module i took exam on 12th and the task 2 question was
Pollution and waste is increasing daily
what are the problems caused to ordinary people??
What should every individual need to do to overcome the causes
it is not exactly the same words but the meaning was same

My question is how to address for ordinary people??

[Veeryday lifestyle]

thank you very much Simon....

[Simon]

I'm glad you all liked the lesson. I'll keep adding advice, examples and practice materials for the GT test once a week (probably Sundays), so we'll soon have a more complete resource.

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Hi Sam,

Ordinary people could mean any person really. Just ignore the word 'ordinary' and write about the effect of pollution and waste on 'people'.

[Harsh]

You are simply great Simon.

[monir]

I am really happy you start GT writing.
thank you very much

[Nirmal]

Hi Simon,

I have one query regarding type of letter.
Basically, it is said that there are types of letter: Formal, Semi-formal and Informal. I am getting confused with first two. What if i ignore semi-formal type, either formal or informal?

[param]

Hi Simon i an unable to open this link .

[Owais - Karachi Pakistan]

Hi Simon....

You have did great job for those who will appear in GT. Thanks Owais Pakistan

[Su]

Hi Simon ,

Thank you very much for uploading GT task 1 samples! I did this Essey and to my amazement it was very similar to yours !! I would like to know whether I could upload it and greatly appreciate if you could comment on it!

Thanks again
Regards
Su

[Simon]

Hi Su,

I'm afraid I won't be able to check your essay, but you are welcome to share it with other students here.

[namita]

please give more idea about GT Writing task 2 and 1 also

[Simon]

Hi Namita,

Task 2 is the same for general and academic. Just look through the lessons here on the site (see the menu on the left).