IELTS Task 1 · GT · Semi-formal letter

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.