IELTS Writing samples
Model answers across every band, from 6 to 9. See how a well-structured response reads — with the exact cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar that earns each score.
11 samples
A colleague from another department is going to visit your city for a few days on a business trip. He/she has asked you for some suggestions. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter: - recommend a good place for him/her to stay - suggest some things he/she could do in the evenings - offer to help during the visit
Dear Mr Reynolds, Thank you for your email. I was pleased to hear that you will be visiting our city next month, and I am more than happy to give you a few suggestions to make your stay comfortable. Regarding accommodation, I…
There are some problems in the flat you are renting that need to be repaired, and you want your landlord to arrange the repairs. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: - describe the problems - explain how they are affecting you - say what you would like the landlord to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Mrs Halloran, I hope you are keeping well. I am writing about two maintenance issues at 42 Birch Lane that have worsened noticeably over the past fortnight and now require professional attention. The first concerns the bathroom ceiling, where a damp…
You recently bought a piece of electronic equipment from a shop, but it stopped working after only a few days. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter: - explain what you bought and when - describe the problem with the item - say what you would like the manager to do
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about a product which I bought from your shop last week. I hope you can help me to solve this problem quickly. On 10th July, I purchased a wireless speaker from your branch…
You are applying for a new job, and the company has asked you to provide a reference from a previous employer. Write a letter to your former manager. In your letter: - remind them who you are and when you worked for them - describe the job you are applying for - explain why their reference would be valuable Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Ms Calloway, I hope this letter finds you well. You may remember me as the marketing assistant who worked in your team at Brightline Media between 2021 and 2024, before relocating to Manchester. I am writing to ask whether you would…
You recently moved to a new house, and a friend gave up their whole weekend to help you with the move. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank them for their help - explain how things have gone since the move - invite them to visit you in your new home Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Tomas, I've finally unpacked the last box, so it's about time I wrote to thank you properly for everything you did during the move. Honestly, I don't know how I would have managed without you. Giving up your entire weekend was…
You saw an advertisement for a part-time position at a local bookshop and you would like to apply. Write a letter to the manager of the bookshop. In your letter: - say which job you are applying for and how you found out about it - describe your relevant experience and skills - explain why you want to work there Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Mr Whitfield, I am writing to apply for the part-time sales assistant position at Riverside Books, which I saw advertised in the shop window last Saturday. I am currently a second-year literature student at Carlton University, and I believe this role…
Your neighbour, whom you do not know well, has been making a lot of noise late at night, and this is causing you difficulties. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: - explain the situation - describe how the noise affects you - suggest a solution Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Mr Okafor, I hope this letter finds you well. We have not spoken much since you moved into the flat above mine in April, but I wanted to write about a problem that has been affecting me recently. Over the past…
A music festival is going to take place in your town next month, and you would like a friend who lives in another city to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give details about the festival - explain why you think your friend would enjoy it - suggest arrangements for their visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,
Dear Marta, How are you? I hope everything is going well with your new job. I'm writing because I have some exciting news and an invitation for you! Next month, from 14 to 16 August, our town is holding a big music…
You attended a training course organised by your employer, but you felt that it did not meet your expectations. Write a letter to the training company. In your letter: - give details about the course you attended - explain why you were not satisfied with it - suggest what the company should do
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a professional development course that I recently attended, and which unfortunately fell well short of what had been advertised. The course in question was the two-day "Advanced Project Management" workshop,…
You recently bought an electric kettle from an online store, but it stopped working soon after it arrived. Write a letter to the customer service manager. In your letter: - describe the product you bought and when you bought it - explain what the problem is - say what you would like the company to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to complain about a electric kettle which I bought from your online store. I bought the kettle on 2 July from your website and it arrived after three days. At first the kettle…
You have decided to move to a new city for a new job. A close friend lives in that city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend about your new job - explain why you have decided to move - ask for your friend's help with finding somewhere to live
Hi Emma, I've got some exciting news to share with you, and honestly you're one of the first people I wanted to tell. I've just accepted a new job in Bristol, and I'll be moving there at the end of next month!…