IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 2

There are five types of essay questions:

Opinion
Discussion
Advantage/Disadvantage
Solution
Direct question

Solution Essay:

It generally asks us about the causes and solutions.

Introduction

• Rewrite the general statement in your own words.
• What cause are you going to discuss. -> this essay will discuss + TWO MAIN CAUSES
• What solution are you going to discuss. - > this essay will also suggest solutions to these problems including + two solutions

Paragraph 1:

• Mention 2 causes in different words
• give reason (ask yourself why)
• give example( For example)
• conclude (This often results in............)

Paragraph 2

• Mention 2 solutions (eg. By maintaining ....,In order to eradicate...............,)
• Give reason(ask yourself why)(eg People need to realise...., It is obvious that.....)
• Give example
• Conclude ( Therefore in order to....., In Summary)

Conclusion

• Rewrite the general statement in your own words.(In conclusion, in today's........)
• What cause discussed. -> this essay discussed how + TWO MAIN CAUSES
• What solution sugessted. - > this essay also suggested that the solutions to these problems are twofold + two solutions

IELTS GENERAL TASK 1: FREQUENTLY USED EXPRESSIONS

Apologizing
Please accept my sincere apologies for…
I am very sorry about…
Sorry for…

Asking for help
I’d be grateful if you could…
I would appreciate it if you could…
Could you please…

Asking for information
I am writing to enquire about…
I am writing to find out about…
I would like to know about…

Closing
I look forward to hearing from you,
I look forward to seeing you,
I look forward to meeting you,

Complaining
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with…
I am writing to express my annoyance with…
I’m not happy with…

Expressing satisfaction
I was delighted to learn that…
I was thrilled to hear that…
I was very glad to hear that…

Expressing concern
I am writing to express my concern about…
I was very sorry to learn that…
I was really sorry to hear that…

Giving bad news
I regret to advise you that…
I regret to inform you that…
I am sorry to tell you that…

Giving good news
I am pleased to advise you that…
I am delighted to inform you that…
I am happy to tell you that…

Giving reasons
This is due to…
This is a result of
… This is because…

Making suggestions
Perhaps it would be useful to…
Perhaps it would be possible to…
It might be helpful to…

Thanking
I am extremely grateful for…
I really appreciate…
Thank you for…

IELTS GENERAL Writing Task 1 - Letters

NOTE:

•  Always practice in the Official answer sheet, so you will know how much lines we use for writing the 150 words, this way counting the words will be easy.
• Write legibly 
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Here i will give an outline for writing an Apology, Amendment, Complaint, friendly and Invitation letter 

Apology Letter (informal)

Dear ____

(apologize and say why) Sorry, It has taken me so long to write to you but……..

(explain what happened) To be honest , I was feeling guilty………….

Solution/request/suiggestion

(Conclude)Again I am so sorry for the ………

Best wishes

Xyz(name)

Apology Letter (formal)

Dear ___

(apologize and say why)I am writing to apologise for…..

(explain what happened) The reason for…..

(Solution/request/suiggestion) I understand………,therefore……………..

(Conclude)I hope you will forgive my…………….

Yours sincerely

XYZ

Amendment Letter (formal)

Dear Sir/Madam,

(What it is )I am writing to you regarding the…………

(what error or change ) I would like to point out……….

(what is expected ) I hope you will publish the ………….

(conclude) Looking forward to a positive reply

Yours faithfully

Xyz(name)

Complaint Letter (about a product)

Dear Sir/Madam,

(Introduce yourself) My name is ABC and I am one of  your frequent customers. I am writing this letter to report……………….

(explain the problem) On Tuesday (date) I visited your……….

(what they should do to rectify )I am exceedingly displeased with ………..

I look forward to hearing back from you immediately.

Yours faithfully

Xyz(name)

Friendly Thanks Letter (informal)

Hi ____

(Greetings and 1^st point) How are you? I hope this letter finds you well……

.. Thank you so much for such a….

(2^nd point) start related to the second point eg. Sorry it took me so long to write back and thank you. Almost…..

Solution/request/suggestion …………

(Conclude) Take care and write back soon…

Best wishes

Xyz(name)

Invitation Letter (informal)

Hi ____

(Greetings and 1^st point) How are you been since we last met? I thought I’d drop you a line and see if you fancy coming over……

(2^nd point) tell about what is great there……..

Solution/request/suggestion …………While you’re over, we ll be able to do a……

(Conclude) I really hope you’ll be able to come over. It won’t be same without you.

Write back soon.

Xyz(name)

Application Letter

Dear Mr.test,

I  am writing to express my interest in your recently advertised position for a .............

As you can see from my enclosed ...................., I am a .................... engineer and believe I have excellent technical and management 

I will be available for ........

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely

John Smith 

Resignation Letter

Dear ...,

(Greetings & 1st point) I am writing this letter to inform you that I have planned to resign from my current position and joining………….. The reason being is,

My current organisation is a place where…………..

However, my new organization has demanded a reference letter 

I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Yours sincerely,
XYZ