Top 3 Tips to a Perfect IELTS General Writing Formal Letter

Tap to Read ➤ Getting the hang of writing a perfect IELTS General Writing Task 1 formal letter is key to achieving a higher band score! Now, let's delve into the top 3 tricks from our experts to help you.

Tip#1 Follow the Formal Letter Structure Stick closely to the structure of the formal letter, including all required elements like salutations and proper closings.

Choose Formal Salutations Avoid: "Hey there! I hope you are doing great." Use: "Dear Sir/Madam, I trust this letter finds you well."

Tip #2 Maintain a Consistent Tone Maintain a formal tone throughout and avoid casual language to present your ideas effectively in formal English.

Tip #3 Keep it Organized and Clear Organize your answer based on the sub-questions, keeping them clear and straight to the point. Tip: Ensure your response is over 150 words to meet the word count requirement.

Clarity in Organization Unclear: "I want to talk about the issues we are having." Clear: "I am writing to address the recent technical difficulties affecting our project."

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