Here are some questions that a student asked me about General Writing task 1:
1. Should I write the date at the top of a formal letter?
No, in the IELTS test you should not write the date or your address.
2. Should I use indentation at the start of a new paragraph?
You can either indent or miss a line. Just make sure it's clear that you have begun a new paragraph. Personally, I think missing a line is clearer.
3. Should I end the letter with "Yours..." on the left or on the right?
Always end the letter on the left. Have a look at my letters on this page.
4. Should I sign the letter before writing my name?
No, don't sign your name. You don't even need to put your real name. Personally, I use a first name (e.g. John) for informal letters, and a full name (e.g. John Smith) for formal letters.
hello simon
please tell me how task 2 in general writing is different from task 2 in acedemic writing.
Posted by: satwant kaur | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 09:04
please add more material about general reading task 1
Posted by: satwant kaur | Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 15:30
I totally have no idea of the following question. Would any one help me ?
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new start-up business. Write a letter to him and say
- What is your opinion on his new business idea?
- What have you decided on this matter?
- What are the reasons for your decision?
Posted by: Carrie | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 20:08
Dear Sir,
I am writing for some suggestion to improve my score IELTS GT test. I took exam twice but I have to need more higher score from exiting L-5.5, R- 5, W-5, S- 6 to one or higher score such as individual 6 or higher.
I missed answer most of the cases Multiple Choice question in Listening and Reading. So, I want to help from you how I get the my expecting score.
Thanking you,
Posted by: Shahjahan | Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:53