Task 1 · GT · Semi-formal letter
To someone you know a little — a landlord, a colleague, a neighbour. Write at least 150 words in the right register (about 20 minutes), then get instant feedback.
Ordered easiest → hardest (estimated from text complexity).
Easier
You have a neighbour, Ms Aldridge, whom you know only a little. You will be away for a week and need her he…
Easier
You work for a company and need to take some time off. Write a letter to your manager requesting time off w…
Easier
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addr…
Easier
You have got to know someone a little through a work event, and you would like to invite them to visit the…
Easier
You recently bought an electrical appliance from a local shop, but it has developed a fault. Write a letter…
Medium
You recently saw an advertisement for a language course at your local community centre. You would like to k…
Medium
You had arranged to meet your landlord to carry out an inspection of the flat you rent, but you were unable…
Medium
A colleague at your workplace is retiring soon, and your team is organising a farewell event in their honou…
Medium
You rent a flat from a landlord and the heating has stopped working properly. Write a letter to your landlo…
Medium
You recently completed your probation period at a company, where a more experienced colleague helped you se…
Harder
You recently booked a course or activity with a company, but the company cancelled it and you want your mon…
Harder
You recently left a personal item on a coach operated by a travel company, and you had briefly spoken to th…
Harder
You use a local community library and think one of its facilities could be improved. Write a letter to the…
Harder
You recently saw an advertisement for a job at a company where you once did some work experience, and you k…
Harder
The council-run community hall in your neighbourhood, which you use regularly, lacks proper facilities for…
Write it your way. Feedback rewards original, flexible answers — use these prompts to build your own structure, not a memorised template.