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IELTS General Writing Task 1: Job Application Letter

IELTS Job Application Letter is a formal or semi-formal type of letter . There are usually 3 tasks you have to address in the letter.

Here is an example how the task may look like:

WRITING TASK 1 (General)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.

Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter

remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Note! You will find the IELTS Job Application Letter Sample with grammar corrections and estimated band score down below.

IELTS Job Application Letter Structure & Vocabulary

We have prepared a job application letter structure with common phrases for you to help you compose the letter and ensure you use the right tone.

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JOB APPLICATION LETTER

1 Dear Sir/Madam, (or name if given)
2 Position – where advertised, when?
3 Skills, diplomas, experience, personality
4 Why are you interested? Motivation, interview, references
5 Formal ending, name, signature
Dear Sir/Madam, (or name if given)
I would like to apply for the position of … advertised in "Times" of January 19th, 2022 / "The Wings" issue of December 2021.
I am writing with regard to your advertisement published in January's "Metro" / in yesterday's "Times".
I am writing to you to express interest in the ... position as advertised on Careerone.com.au.
Age, qualifications, present job
I am a ... with more than 10 years of experience in ...
I am a recent graduate of the ... University and I have a significant background in ...
I graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2019 with a degree in ...
At present, I am employed as a ... by the company ...
As you can see from my CV, I am a ... with 10 years of experience.
I had a one-year internship/apprenticeship with ... and the following 3 years ...
For the past two years I have worked as ... / I was responsible for ...
Skills and personal qualities
I consider myself to be reliable, hard-working and enthusiastic.
I am used to working at a fast pace to meet deadlines.

I would like to apply my skills in your company.
I believe the position you offer will give me the opportunity to ...
If you find my skills and experience suitable, please contact me to schedule an interview.
I feel that my experience in sales makes me well suited for this position.
I consider myself a most suitable applicant for the job.
I have enclosed my references and resume.
I hope you will consider my application.
I would be happy to send you references from my previous employers if you require them.
I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.
I look forward to meeting you to discuss the possibility of employment.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Yours sincerely, ... (you know the name of person you are writing to)
Yours faithfully, ... (you don't know the name!)

IELTS Job Application Letter Sample (Corrected)

Begin as follows: Dear ... ,

Dear Tom Mr Smith ,

My name is Edmond Stafford , and we met on a flight from Osaka to Hong Kong of with Peach Airlines on the 1st of July , we arrived at arriving in Hong Kong at 3pm . and we We sat next to each other, we talked during the flight and we exchanged our name business cards. I believe hope you will remember who I am . as you suggested I contact you regarding a job in one of your restaurants. Today I am writing to express my interest in the a position in the chain of your restaurants.

You have mentioned about your chain of restaurants and that you would like to expand it and use more information technology for you to manage them easily, especially the inventory and point of sales. As I told you during the flight, I am an IT expert, so I am particularly interested in the an IT system development job project which can to help you in these two areas.

I am a suitable person for you because I have 10 years of system development experience, specialising in point of sales systems for supermarkets and convenient stores. I believe my skills and experience can help you to set up and customise a robust point of sales system for your chain of restaurants. We can discuss this further face-to-face, and I am available anytime next week, you can call me by the through my contact information to decide set a date. I look forward to hearing from you soon .

Thank you very much.

Yours sincerely,

Edmond Stafford

(229 words)

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Apply to a job Letter

Ielts 'apply to a job' type letter:, sample 'job applications' with answers:, a restaurant has advertised in a newspaper that a waiter/waitress is required for evening work. it has also mentioned that the prospective candidate should have some experience., you are looking for a part-time job at a football club. write a letter to the manager of the football club., you are looking for a full-time job, and recently you saw a job opening in an advertisement. write a letter to the company., you have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. you have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. now you want to apply for the job., you have seen an advertisement in an english newspaper for a job working in the city museum shop during the holidays. you have decided to apply for the job., you have seen an advertisement in this week’s magazine that invites suitable candidates to apply for the sales manager position in a company., you are looking for a part-time job. write a letter to an employment agency., you have seen an advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child., you have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. write a letter to the community college., you work as a part-time employee in a company. the company has recently posted an advertisement seeking a person for a full-time position. you want to apply for this full-time job..

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IELTS General Writing Task 1: Job application letter

Model answer for general writing task 1 ielts, a letter to your boss about a job application..

As mentioned before in my previous posts about IELTS general writing task 1, there are 2 styles for letters. Formal and Informal. Click here to see the differences between IELTS academic task 1 and the General Test. In this lesson, I will look at a letter applying for a job. The style here will be formal because it is a letter to a company.

When you are given a task question there are 3 points to cover. These points will be written about in the body paragraphs. At the start of the letter you should give a reason for why you are writing. This is usually one sentence.

You need to analyse the task question first to make sure you are writing the right kind of letter and covering the key points. If you do not clearly cover all 3 bullet points you could lose a Band score in Task response. I advise about 4 minutes planning your ideas here. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter.

At the end of the letter, especially in formal writing, you should have a sentence such as :

‘I look forward to hearing from you again soon’

I look forward to your reply’ … (or something similar).

Aim for about 170 to 180 words in this task, the minimum is 150 words. Always check your letter for mistakes after writing. Spelling and punctuation are marked in the Grammar criteria.

Task question

You are applying for a job and need a reference. Write a letter to the boss in your former job. In your letter: 

• Give details of the job • Explain why it is important to you • Suggest what information your ex-boss could put in the reference.  

Model answer

Dear Mr Evans,

I am writing this letter to request a reference from my time at your company.

The company I am hoping to join is connected to NASA and develops software for the international space station. The role consists of developing software that controls the airflow system in the space station. I will have to use my previous skills with Unix to write programs. Additionally, I am expected to work in a team of 20 people to resolve software issues in the filtration systems in the capsules.

The job which I am applying for is my dream job. As you know, I have always wanted to get a position related to space development and computer systems, so this is very important for my career.

I would like to kindly request that you include information about my previous duties which relate directly to this new role. Furthermore, would it be possible to mention my previous success with software development? I would be very grateful if you could put these in the reference.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours Sincerely, David Smith

• Give details of the job – I covered this in paragraph one, I mentioned the type of company and what my duties are going to be. I added extra information about working in a team and other duties. In this paragraph, I have used the future tense ‘ expected to’ and ‘will’ because I have not yet started working there.

• Explain why it is important to you – The second paragraph, which is only 2 sentences, covers my reasons for wanting to join the new company.

• Suggest what information your ex-boss could put in the reference – In the third paragraph I have explained this using ‘I would like to kindly request…’ this is a polite formal request. I have also added extra information of what I require. I ended with the phrase ‘ I would be very grateful if you could…’ again, this is a formal request and it is polite language.

You must begin with a ‘salutation’ something like Dear Mr Smith or Dear Ms Jones etc..

Always end a formal letter with ‘Yours Sincerely’ or if you don’t know the name of the person write ‘Yours Faithfully’. You can also use the phrase ‘Kind Regards ‘ in a formal letter.

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Letter#17 | Application For a Job

What is the difference between a cv and a resume.

The primary differences between a CV and a resume are the length. Entry level resumes are usually limited to a page. CVs, however, often run to three or more pages. A more subtle but equally important distinction is that whereas the goal of a resume is to construct a professional identity, the goal of a CV is quite specifically to construct a scholarly identity. In the United States, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific, or research positions. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to receive a CV.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

In the GT Writing Module you may be asked to write a letter of application for a job. You will need to use a range of vocabulary, some quite specialised, in your letter.

Complete the letter by filling the gaps with a word from the box below.

Write at least 150 words.

Model answer.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the post of Software Development Manager advertised on February 9th on the University of Kent vacancy database. I have worked for the past ten years as a senior developer in a telecommunication company in the IT department . I think now is the right time to apply for a better position as I believe I have gained relevant experience and skills.

As you can see from my enclosed CV , I am a qualified engineer and believe I have excellent technical and management skills . My current salary is $55,000 a year.

I realize that the closing date for applications was last Saturday, but I hope you will still consider my application. I will be available for interview at any time, apart from the 12 – 24 March when I have arranged a holiday in Italy.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely John Smith

(153 words)

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IELTS Letter Writing Samples How To Write an Application or Resignation Letter

This lesson includes two IELTS letter writing samples. The first is an application letter which I show you how to plan and write step-by-step. The second is an example of a letter of resignation.

Here’s what the lesson includes:

Question structure

Letter structure.

Formal or informal?
Greeting & signoff
Generating ideas
Sample letters

All questions for IELTS letters have the same structure. They are made up of 3 parts.

Part 1 – The topic.

Part 2 – The person you must write to.

Part 3 – What you should write about (listed as 3 bullet points).

Here is a sample question for an application letter with the 3 parts illustrated.

IELTS letter writing samples - question 1

Understanding this will help you to quickly analyse the question and plan your answer. To help you plan, use the letter structure below.

For a full lesson on planning, including more IELTS letter writing samples, click here: How To Plan IELTS Letters

The layout of your letter should follow the structure of the question and consist of four paragraphs with a greeting at the beginning and a signoff at the end.

Use this easy to remember 6 part structure.

1) Dear .....

2) Paragraph 1: Purpose – why you are writing

3) Paragraph 2: Write about 1 st bullet point

4) Paragraph 3: Write about 2 nd bullet point

5) Paragraph 4: Write about 3 rd bullet point

6) Signoff

All you need to do to create your plan is to add in the details from the question, like this:

1) Dear .....

2) Paragraph 1: Purpose – to apply for a summer camp job

3) Paragraph 2: describe your personality (bullet point 1)

4) Paragraph 3: say what relevant experience and skills you have (bullet point 2)

5) Paragraph 4: explain what sort of work you would like to do (bullet point 3)

6) Signoff

Formal & Informal Letters

Your letter must be written in the appropriate tone and style. There are two options:

Formal – to someone you don’t know or don’t know well.
Informal – to a friend.

It is essential that you are able to identify what type of question you’re required to write. Follow this general:

If the question includes the word ‘friend’, use informal language.
If the question does not include the word ‘friend’, use formal language.

To learn more about formal and informal letters and see two more IELTS letter writing samples, click here;

IELTS Letter Writing

The person we are writing to in this question is not a friend so, we must write a formal letter. This leads us on to the opening of the letter – the greeting.

The Greeting & Signoff

The greeting.

There are two ways you can begin a formal letter.

Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones .

It’s quite likely that you would not know the name of someone you were making a job application to but if you want to use a surname, just make one up.

The greeting you use will determine how you sign off your letter.

The Signoff

For a formal letter, there are two main options. The correct one will depend on who you are addressing:

Dear Mr Smith (name known) – Yours sincerely
Dear Sir/Madam (name unknown) – Yours faithfully

You could also use ‘ Kind regards ’. This is formal but friendly and is appropriate for most situations. It is particularly useful if you struggle to remember how to spell ‘sincerely’ and ‘faithfully’.

Always sign off a formal letter with your full name, e.g. Jacky Spear

For our sample letter, we will use this greeting and signoff:

Dear Sir or Madam...

....Yours faithfully,

Jacky Spear

We are now ready to think up some ideas to write about. We have the guidelines of the 3 bullet points to help us so this won’t be difficult.

How To Generate Ideas for an Application or Resignation Letter

You only have to write 150 words, so you won’t need many ideas but do make sure that you write about each bullet point and develop each idea fully.

They don't have to be the best ideas you can possibly think of. Go with your first thoughts and don’t waste time trying to think of better ideas. However, they must relate directly to the bullet points.

Note them beside each bullet point on the exam paper, like this:

You would like a job working in a summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.

Write a letter to the organiser of the summer camp. In your letter:

describe your personality

Outgoing, fun-loving, energetic

say what relevant experience and skills you have

Scout leader, qualified instructor – kayaking & climbing

explain what sort of work you would like to do.

Lead group activities, campfire cooking

That’s our planning complete. Once you’ve had some practice, you’ll be able to do this in just a few minutes. Taking time to plan makes writing IELTS letters far quicker and easier than if you don’t do this step. You will also write a better letter and get higher marks.

We're now ready to start writing our letter.

Writing the Letter

Here’s our plan again with all our notes added in.

3) Paragraph 2: describe your personality

4) Paragraph 3: say what relevant experience and skills you have

5) Paragraph 4: explain what sort of work you would like to do.

We’ve already decided on the greeting so we’ll start with paragraph 1.

Paragraph 1

In the first paragraph, you must state the reason for writing the letter, that is, its purpose.

Paragraph 1: Purpose – to apply for a summer camp job

Many students make the mistake of missing this purpose sentence out but it's very important. Including it will gain you marks.

It only requires one sentence. For example,

I would like to apply for a position at your Devon summer camp this year.

Top vocabulary tip: Do not use contractions in formal letters. They are informal language. So, do not write ‘I’d like to apply…

Paragraph 2

In the second paragraph, you write about bullet point 1. Remember to keep the language informal for this question.

Paragraph 2: describe your personality

Outgoing, fun-loving, energetic, responsible

Remember to keep the language formal. Aim for around 50 words for each of paragraphs 2, 3 and 4. You could write something like this.

I am an outgoing person with lots of energy and a great sense of fun and adventure. I show dedication and a high level of responsibility in everything I do and am known for being very reliable. Furthermore, I am confident working on my own but equally enjoy being part of a team.

Paragraph 3

The third paragraph should cover the second bullet point.

Paragraph 3: say what relevant experience and skills you have

I have many relevant skills to offer. These include level 4 instructor certificates for both for kayaking and climbing as well as being an experienced dinghy sailor. I was a Scout Leader for two years before going to university and was popular with and respected by all the boys and girls in our pack.

Paragraph 4

Paragraph 4 addresses the third bullet point.

Paragraph 4: explain what sort of work you would like to do.

I am especially interested in being an activity leader at the summer camp but would consider any position appropriate to my skills and experience. I would also be willing to organize and lead campfire cooking session several evenings a week as this is another passion of mine and always a favourite with kids.

This letter needs one final sentence to round it off before we add the signoff. For example:

I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.

Now we just need to add the signoff we decided on earlier and our letter is complete.

IELTS Letter Writing Sample

Here is the finished letter.

Practice Question

Now practice writing a letter of resignation using the question below.

IELTS letter writing samples - question 2

You have decided to leave your current employment.

Write a letter to your employer. In the letter:

explain why you have decided to leave the company
tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
say what you have gained from working for the company.

Use the planning structure I showed you above to plan before you start writing. You will know the name of your employer so make one up for this letter.

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Formal or Informal – How to decide what type of letter to write. Sample questions & 2 model letters.

Letter Writing Vocabulary – Learn useful phrases to help you achieve a high score. Also, know how to start & end your letter.

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IELTS General Writing Task 1. Sample 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Give your reason for writing
Tell about your education
Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.

Write at least 150 words.

How to answer this task?

Introduce yourself and state your reason for writing.

Start letter in a formal style (it's a job application letter!) and dedicate first paragraph to the letter opening.

Write body paragraphs.

Tell about your education and work experience in separate paragraphs. Make some details if you need and use linking structures .

Write a polite letter closing.

Thank your future employer for his consideration and mention that you are ready for the interview.

Model answer

Dear Mr Walker,

I am writing to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board on 2 September 2016. I believe that my qualifications, personal character and work experience make me a perfect candidate for this job.

Currently I am studying on M.B.A. program at the Loren Brusque University, graduating in 2017. I’m studying subjects that are relevant to the offered post. Moreover, I constantly perfect my management skills by taking various additional courses.

During my studies I have held the post of Junior Executive at «Hansel's Corporation» and improved my leadership skills, communication competences and ability to work in a team. While leading and supervising subordinates, I gained a valuable experience for the post of Quality Assurance Manager.

I am available for interview at any time. You can contact me most easily by the mobile phone number given above.

Thank you for your consideration of my application. I look forward to meeting you in the nearest future.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Carter

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IELTS General Writing Task 1: Letter samples, phrases and tips.

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The general writing task 1 exam evaluates the test taker’s writing skills in responding to a complaint, requesting information or explaining a certain situation in a letter.

You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this section and you should write at least 150 words. IELTS Task 1 forms 33% of your total writing mark.

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IELTS Letter Writing General Task 1 – training and overview

Letter writing in English consists of standard phrases and structures, most of which are outlined below in this tutorial.

Also, you can use the question as a ready-made plan to follow for your writing, you can write a few sentences for each bullet point in the question, and you have a well-structured answer covering the task response requirement.

Below we have a large list of questions, IELTS letter samples and phrases to help you with your online IELTS preparation . For more help with IELTS writing, take a look at our range of writing tasks .

IELTS Writing General Task 1: Sample letters to make a complaint

Example Letter: A formal complaint You have eaten at a restaurant and it was such a terrible experience that you have decided to inform the manager by letter of what happened and that you want your money back. Things to include: – Facts. You need to be concise but explain what happened. – Polite. No one responds to insults. – Outline what you wish from this. What do you want to happen? – Firmness. You want to be taken seriously.
Example Letter: Your next-door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: – Your reason for writing – What you would like to happen – A nice, respectful style
Example Letter: You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged. Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter: – Explain why you are unhappy – Request a refund – Make arrangements to return the damaged item
Example Letter: Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent. Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain. In the letter: – Describe the problem and why you are unhappy – Arrange for an engineer to visit your home – Request a reduction in your bill
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. – Describe your point of view. – Say what you like about the show and why. – Ask the newspaper to take some action.

Useful general Task 1 Phrases to make a complaint

Ielts letter samples for task 1: to make an application.

IELTS writing sample: A job application Cover letter You are applying for a job. As well as attaching a CV, you need to write a cover letter explaining your reasons for choosing this particular job at this particular company, and why you would be a good hire. Things to include are: – Possible qualifications or reasons for you to be hired – Your energy and enthusiasm for the job – Your past experience in a similar position.
IELTS writing sample: The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include: – A brief introduction of yourself – Your experience and relevant skills – Why you want the job
You would like to join the local orchestra Write a letter of application to the orchestra. In the letter: – Introduce yourself and your instrument of choice – Explain how your credentials make you a good candidate – Express your enthusiasm for music
IELTS writing sample: Your children go to a local school that requires volunteers to accompany school science trips. Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter: – Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school – Explain why you are interested in the position – Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children

IELTS Task 1 formal vocabulary to make an application

Ielts general letter writing samples: how to write an invitation.

General writing task 1 sample: Your friends recently moved to a new city. You will also be moving to the same city. Write a letter to your friends and include: – Ask where to find a place to live – Tell them what type of place you’re looking for – Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there

IELTS general writing task 1 sample: You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony. Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter: – Explain that you have completed your studies – Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code – Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for

IELTS general writing task 1 sample: You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket. Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter: – Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come – Give details of when the trip will take place – Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip

IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary to invite or reply to an invite

Ielts general letter writing samples: answers to advise.

Writing task 1 sample letter: Write a letter to your favourite restaurant. Include the following: · Your reason for writing · What you like about the restaurant · Suggestions for improvement
Writing task 1 sample letter : Write a letter to the newspaper editor about an experience you had at a restaurant. The experience can be good or bad. Describe your experience in detail and state whether or not you recommend others to visit the restaurant.
Writing task 1 sample letter : A friend is considering buying a house nearby, but you have decided to leave the area due to a rise in crime. Write a letter to your friend advising them not to move into the neighbourhood. In your letter: – Recommend that your friend not go ahead with the purchase – Give the reasons behind your decision to leave – Suggest possible alternative areas that you know

IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary to advise

Ielts sample letters / answers to apologise.

Writing task 1 sample letter to apologise: IELTS sample: A formal apology and explanation You have received a letter from your university of Albion demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations Committee explaining your situation. You should include: – Apologies for the situation – Identification for yourself (Name, student number, case number) – An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have – Possible resolutions to consider.
Writing task 1 sample Letter to apologise: You agreed to take a particular job over the summer, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you can no longer take the position. Write a letter including: – Explaining your situation – An apology – Express that you would be interested in the position next summer
Writing task 1 sample letter to apologise: You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter: – An apology – An explanation of your situation
Writing task 1 sample letter to apologise: You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include: – Why you are writing – What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together – Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them

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Writing task 1 sample letters: answers to make a request.

IELTS writing task 1 sample: A new neighbour has moved in next door and has taken your main rubbish bin. Write a letter to your new neighbour requesting that they return the item. In the letter: – Explain that new bins must be sourced from the local council – Request that the person returns your bin immediately – Inform the person of what further actions you will take should they not return your bin
IELTS writing task 1 sample: You would like to work in a different city to be closer to your family. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter: – Explain why you would like to move – Request that your employer place you in a specific city – Request that it be completed by a certain date
IELTS writing task 1 sample:: You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books. Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items =you are looking for. – Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders – Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance.
IELTS writing task 1 sample: You recently used a taxi and left some important documents there. Write a letter to the taxi manager and say: – Describe what you left and where it happened. – Why are these papers important? – What would you like the manager to do about it?

IELTS General Writing Task 1 Vocabulary to make a request

General task 1 informal letter samples and answers.

IELTS informal letter sample : Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life. Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter: – Describe what you did for your last birthday – Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday – Talk about something you are looking forward to
IELTS informal letter sample: Your best friend is moving back to your city after being o verseas for five years. Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter: – Explain how much you have missed your friend – Describe how you feel about your friend’s return – Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home
IELTS informal letter sample: Write a letter to a pen pal. This can be your first letter or a letter you’re writing after knowing your pen pal for a long time. Include details you would normally include when writing to a pen pal in this situation.

IELTS General Writing Task 1 Vocabulary for informal letters

General writing task 1 sample answer to inform.

A letter to inform is used whenever the sender (you) would like to inform the receiver of some information. The information you wish to convey could be related to just about anything. Below is a list of topics or concepts your letter may cover:

Inform about a death/ engagement/ wedding/ special life event
Inform about an acceptance or rejection of application
Inform about the receipt of a document or package
Inform about a current event

The purpose of an “inform” letter is to make sure that whatever important news the receiver has to get is clear and articulate. You want to ensure that your letter has a structure. This would include your introduction, your body and ultimately your conclusion.

The introduction- here you want to set up the conversation of the letter. This can include a greeting, an enquiry about how the receiver is doing and then depending on how well you know the receiver a brief introduction of who you are.

Example: Letter to inform about an upcoming wedding

Sample introduction:

This is Jill, we met at the art exhibition last year. I hope this email finds you well.

The body – Once the introduction is complete you need to write the reason for your “inform letter”.

Sample Body:

Jack and I engaged! I would love it so very much if you could make it to our wedding. You played a huge role in us getting together and it only makes sense that you are part of the big day.

The conclusion – this section is where you close your letter. You can make any final requests or list any final requirements

Sample conclusion:

By the way , I lost all my contacts as my phone was stolen. This is my new number 123 456 789. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Your friend, Jill

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IELTS General Training Task 1- Structure of Writing Job Application Letter

General training IELTS exam is an exam which is conducted for the students who want to immigrate permanently to abroad in order to work or to be employed there. General Training IELTS Exam format is is all the same with some major changes in writing and reading exams. The General Training test includes two writing tasks.

In this particular article, GT's writing test task 1 will be discussed within which tips to write a letter of job application under GT writing task 1 (letter writing) will be shared.

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Job Application

A letter of job application is focused on an everyday issue that is writing a letter to the prospective employers for applying for a job in their organisation. Writing a job application letter is a formal letter and requires highly formal language to be written in it.

Following are some points to be remembered before writing a job application letter

● Write the clear purpose of the letter in the introductory paragraph only.

Position – where and when it was advertised?

Skills, diplomas, experience, personality

Why are you interested? Motivation, interview, references

Formal ending with full name and signature.

● Notice how each of the three longer body paragraphs begin with a sentence that directly relates back to the bullets in the task.

● Job application letters should be written in a formal language only and the tone should be very polite and respectful.

● Address all the bullet points given in the question relevantly.

● Write in the format only that is of a formal letter which will be discussed further in the article.

● Take care of the word limit and write qualitatively only.

● Do not use short forms and contractions such as don't, won't, can't etcetera. (Refer to the previous blog for writing more formal language)

Structure Of Writing A Job Application Letter

1. greetings.

It is the first step in writing any letter to greet the receiver of the letter. In this case, you are writing to the hiring manager of another company, not your boss or anyone you know and make sure you do this.

The way to greet in a formal letter is to write:-

● Dear Sir/Madam

Remember to write 'D' , 'S' , 'M' as in uppercase format.

In case, if you are writing to your own company's owner, then it would be better to write-

● Dear Mr. Smith ('M' and 'S' capital)

It's better to address the recipient with the last name as you are not friends with the recipient.

Also Read- How to greet examiner in IELTS Speaking test?

2. Introductory paragraph

After greetings, it's time to write an introductory paragraph. It is a type of a formal letter, so it is required to introduce yourself first and write the clear purpose of the letter.

Make sure you read the task carefully to understand the situation and purpose of the letter and remember to write an opening sentence that clearly explains why you are writing the job application.

Take your time to come up with a good story, so you can better interpret the task and create details that clearly and logically support your points. Take notes to answer the questions in the task

Mark out the key points or take notes as it will help you to build a logical background and makes it easier to write a letter.

● I am writing to express an interest in one of the advertised positions in your company…..

● I am writing to apply for a position….

● I am writing in response to the international job opening…

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3. Body Paragraph 1

It is the paragraph where you should write about the skills which you possess related to that job position. Also, convince them and answer them why they should hire you. Ask yourself the following questions to help craft your response:

What kind of position are you currently at and would you be a good candidate to move?

What special skills or experience do you have that would make you good for the job?

Why would I like to switch my current job?

● I would like to work as an…….

If you are applying for an international position.

(You also speak the mother tongue of that country or perhaps you are fluent in English which is the business language there)

● I would be able to serve my best at…..

● I would appreciate it if you could spare some of your precious time….

I had a one-year internship/apprenticeship with ... and the following 3 years ...

For the past two years I have worked as ... / I was responsible for …

4. Body paragraph 2

Once you have convinced and completed talking about the position and your enthusiasm towards that post, Body paragraph 2 should include your academic and curriculum vitae. It should mention the following points.

● I have completed my graduation from….

● I have worked for…

● I have worked as an….

● I am currently working with….

● I am serving at….. position in ….. company……

(Maybe you work as a product manager with a company and you are very familiar with the product that is launching in this other part of the world).

● My extra curricular skills include….

● I am a recent graduate of the ... University and I have a significant background in ...

● I graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2019 with a degree in ...

● At present, I am employed as a ... by the company …

5. Conclusion

Last paragraph is the conclusion paragraph where you should mention what you expect to happen next.

● I look forward to hearing from you…..

● I shall be grateful if you could shortlist me…..

● Kindly see the attached….

● Kindly have a look at my CV…..

6. Ending of the Letter

Sign your letter off formally

● Yours faithfully.

● Your full name.

Sample Letter

Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter

remind him when and where you met

tell him what kind of job you are interested in

say why you think you would be suitable for the job

Begin as follows: Dear ... ,

Dear Mr Smith,

My name is Mark Jones and we met on a flight from India to Hong Kong with Indi Airlines on the 1st of July arriving in Hong Kong at 3pm. We sat next to each other, talked during the flight and exchanged our business cards. I hope you will remember who I am. As you suggested, I have contacted you regarding a job in one of your restaurants. Today, I am writing to express my interest in a position in the chain of your restaurants.

You mentioned your chain of restaurants and that you would like to expand it and use more information technology to manage them easily. As I told you during the flight, I am an IT expert, so I am interested in an IT system development project to help you in this area, especially, the point of sales.

I am a suitable person for you because I have 10 years' experience in system development, specializing in point of sales systems for supermarkets and convenience stores. I believe my skills and experience can help you to set up a strong sales system in this industry. We can discuss this further face-to-face, and I am available anytime next week, you can call me through my contact information to set a date. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you very much.

Yours sincerely,

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IELTS Letter, topic: writing to apply for a part-time job

IELTS Letters - Band 9

This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.

Set 1 General Training book, Practice Test 1

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.

Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,

– explain that you would like to apply for the job – give some details of any relevant experience that you have – specify the days and times that would suit you

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir / Madam,

Sample Band 9 Letter

I am writing to you to express my interest in your job advertisement for a chef that I saw posted on the local village board. As I have currently moved to Brenton as a qualified chef, I would therefore like to apply for this position.

I noticed from the job description that you require someone who can both cook in a creative and healthy way, and who can communicate with and manage staff in an effective manner. My previous job was as an assistant chef at Brew’s restaurant in London, where I was responsible for preparing all the dishes on the restaurant’s menu and coming up with inventive recipes to present to the head chef. I am also personally very interested in healthy living and this is always reflected in how I cook. I was also responsible at Brew’s for managing the cleaning and serving staff at the restaurant, in which capacity I found I was able to build good working relationships with all the staff in my responsibility.

I noticed that this is a part-time job. My preferred days for working would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and evenings. I would be available until late at night on those days and I would also be able to work two Saturdays of each month.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please let me know if you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Marisa Thompson

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IELTS Writing Task 1: How to write a job application letter

Learning how to successfully write a job application is an important skill to have. In General Training, Writing Task 1, you might be asked to write a job application. So, today we will take a closer look at what you need to include in your response to a potential employer.

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The General Training test includes two writing tasks. One is a 250-word essay and the other is a 150-word letter.

In the letter-writing task you will need to write a letter to someone for a specific purpose, and in your letter address a common, everyday issues or tasks, such as writing a job application letter.

Today we will look at some key items you need to address to successfully write a job application letter for Writing Task 1. You can also apply most of what you will learn here to any IELTS letter writing task.

When writing your job application letter, remember to:

Present a clear purpose – why you are writing the letter

Use the correct tone

Address all three bullet points completely and relevantly

Write in letter format

Let’s look at the following sample task. And before you read the tips that follow, think about how you would approach this task so you can compare and adapt your approach after you have finished reading this article. Ask yourself specific questions before you write.

You have learned about an international job that is available within the company you currently work for and you want to apply.

Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter

Say why you are applying for this international position

Describe the job you are currently doing for the company

Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam

Find the situation and purpose of the letter

Make sure you read the task carefully to understand the situation and purpose of the letter. Pausing for a moment to analyse the task, highlight key points or take notes will help you build a logical background story and make it easier to write the letter.

If we look at the question above, it appears that:

You already work for this company

You now want to work for them in an international location.

Ask yourself the following questions to help craft your response:

Why would someone want to move to another country to work?

What kind of work could you be doing now that would make you a good candidate to move?

What special skills or experience could you have that would make you good for the job?

If we put the above tips into action, we might imagine a scenario where your job application letter would address the following points:

Maybe you work as a product manager with a company and you are very familiar with the product that is launching in this other part of the world.

You would also like to travel abroad with your family for the experience and you have all the skills and success stories that would make you the best person to launch the product somewhere else.

You also speak the mother tongue of that country or perhaps you are fluent in English which is the business language there.

And remember to write an opening sentence that clearly explains why you are writing the job application. For example:

I am writing to express an interest in...

I am writing to apply for...

I am writing in response to the international job opening...

Determine if you need to write a formal or informal letter.

You will be told in the instructions who you are writing to. If you are told to begin a letter with “Dear Sir or Madam” this is a signal to be formal, using a formal tone.

In this case, you are writing to the hiring manager, not your boss or anyone you know and you are specifically instructed to begin your letter with ‘Dear Sir or Madam’. So, make sure you do this.

If you are not given instructions to begin your letter with “Dear Sir or Madam”, then make sure you begin your formal letter with ‘Dear Mr./ Miss/ Mrs. / Ms. Smith’ because you are not friends with the recipient.

In addition, the purpose of the letter is a serious one because you are applying for a job, so use a more serious tone to write your letter. To keep to the formal tone:

Begin your letter with a formal address (e.g. Dear Sir or Madam)

Keep to the point or purpose of the letter and don’t use contractions (e.g. can’t, don’t, won’t)

Sign your letter off formally (e.g. Yours faithfully, followed by your full name)

Answer all the bullet points

You will notice that this task specifically asks you to do three things in three bullets:

Say why you are applying for this international position

Describe the job you are currently doing for the company that would make you a good choice

Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job in another country

The highlighted words can help you see how the situation informs this task’s requirements.

Remember that the ultimate purpose of this letter is to get the job. Therefore, you should keep that in mind when choosing details to include in each bullet and come up with ideas to support that objective.

Take your time to come up with a good story, so you can better interpret the task and create details that clearly and logically support your points. Take notes to answer the questions in the task. For example:

When you write your answers, be sure to give examples that support your ideas.

Use paragraphs

If you are not sure on how many paragraphs to include in your response to the job opening, the simple answer is 5:

A short one to begin.

Three longer ones in the middle

Another short one to end.

And remember, you must start and finish the letter using the correct letter-writing conventions (Dear.../Yours...).

For example:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Paragraph One begins:

My name is Mark Jones and I am writing to express my interest in the position of product manager for the launch of moon boots in Italy . . .

Paragraph Two begins:

The reason why I am seeking this international position is . . .

Paragraph Three begins:

My current position as product manager of moon boots in Australia has given me many valid skills and experiences for this job . . .

Paragraph Four begins:

I believe that I am an excellent candidate for two good reasons . . .

Paragraph Five begins:

Should you require further information, do not hesitate to contact me. Please find my CV attached.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Jones

Notice how each of the three longer body paragraphs begin with a sentence that directly relates back to the bullets in the task. This is a great way to remind yourself what details to include in that paragraph. It will also make your letter easier to follow.

You do not have to limit yourself to one paragraph for each bullet point. If you have a lot to say about each bullet point in the task, you can break it out into more paragraphs.

You can divide supporting details into separate paragraphs, so long as you clearly indicate (using connecting words and/or indenting the next paragraph) when you have moved to the next detail or next main bullet point.

Practising writing letters can be fun if you take the time to create a logical back story. A good imagination makes it easier, but if you put these tips into practice in your response, you might get more than just the IELTS score you need. It can help you apply for your dream job abroad.

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Ielts Sample Letters

IELTS Sample Letters

These IELTS sample letters illustrate the different types you may come across in the test.

Letters tend to be one of these types:

Informal (e.g. to a friend or family member)
Semi-formal (e.g. to your landlord or employer, who you know)
Formal (e.g. to the manager of a company)

They also have broad purposes such as a complaint, resignation, arrangement, advice, request, explanation or apology, though any one letter may include several of these purposes based on the bullet points.

Sample 1: Letter to landlord - see below (request)
Sample 2: Letter to insurance company (complaint)
Sample 3: Letter to theatre manager (complaint)
Sample 4: Letter to friend (apology/explanation)
Sample 5: Letter to train company (complaint)
Sample 6: Letter to head teacher (complaint)
Sample 7: Letter to restaurant (job application)
Sample 8: Letter to employer (request)
Sample 9: Letter to friend (arrangement)
Sample 10: Letter to friend (advice)

You can also view letters that have been written by students practicing for the test:

IELTS Student Letters

IELTS Letter to Landlord

You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord.

In your letter explain:

Why you cannot pay the rent
When you will pay the rent.
How you will ensure you can pay your rent in the future

Write at least 150 words

You do NOT need to write any addresses

Begin your letter as follows:

Model Answer

Dear Mr Strickland,

I am writing to you to request that you allow me to pay my rent late this month.

The reason is that I am having a few financial problems at the moment. Last month, I was made redundant from my job due to the fact that the company I work for is closing down. Because I have not worked at the company for long, I have not received a redundancy payment, therefore leaving me short of money this month.

I can assure you that I will be able to pay the rent on the 15th of next month. I have now found another job, and they have kindly agreed to give me an advance on my wages, but they are unable to arrange this until next week.

I can assure you that I will be able to continue to pay rent at the full rate and on time in the future. As I mentioned, I have a new job and this is on a long-term contract, meaning that I will have a secure and timely income. I may also set up a direct debit so the payment goes to your automatically each month.

I hope this will be acceptable to you, but please contact me if it is a problem.

Yours sincerely,

John Streetham.

(210 Words)

The letter is well-structured as the writer makes it clear in the first sentence why the letter is being written, gives further details of the problem in the first body paragraph, and then sets out when payment will be made, finally discussing the future.

The tone of the letter is appropriate as it is polite ( I am writing to you to request..., I can assure you...., I apologise for this problem..., please contact me if it is a problem... ).

The opening and closing of the letter are correct for a semi-formal letter to someone if you know their name ( Dear Mr Strickland..., Yours sincerely... ).

There are good examples of correct use of tenses, demonstrating that the writer has a very good working use of grammar:

present continuous for what is happening now: I am having a few financial problems at the moment
past simple passive for events in the past and when the subject is not doing the verb: I was made redundant
Future: I can assure you that I will be able to pay
Present perfect: I have now found

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IELTS Writing Task 1: How to write a job application letter

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The General Training test includes two writing tasks. One is a 250-word essay and the other is a 150-word letter.

In the letter-writing task you will need to write a letter to someone for a specific purpose, and in your letter address a common, everyday issues or tasks, such as writing a job application letter.

When writing your job application letter, remember to:

Present a clear purpose – why you are writing the letter

Use the correct tone

Address all three bullet points completely and relevantly

Write in letter format

You have learned about an international job that is available within the company you currently work for and you want to apply.

Write a letter to the hiring manager. In your letter

Say why you are applying for this international position

Describe the job you are currently doing for the company

Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam

Find the situation and purpose of the letter

If we look at the question above, it appears that:

You already work for this company

You now want to work for them in an international location.

Ask yourself the following questions to help craft your response:

Why would someone want to move to another country to work?

What kind of work could you be doing now that would make you a good candidate to move?

What special skills or experience could you have that would make you good for the job?

If we put the above tips into action, we might imagine a scenario where your job application letter would address the following points:

Maybe you work as a product manager with a company and you are very familiar with the product that is launching in this other part of the world.

You would also like to travel abroad with your family for the experience and you have all the skills and success stories that would make you the best person to launch the product somewhere else.

You also speak the mother tongue of that country or perhaps you are fluent in English which is the business language there.

And remember to write an opening sentence that clearly explains why you are writing the job application. For example:

I am writing to express an interest in...

I am writing to apply for...

I am writing in response to the international job opening...

Determine if you need to write a formal or informal letter.

You will be told in the instructions who you are writing to. If you are told to begin a letter with “Dear Sir or Madam” this is a signal to be formal, using a formal tone.

In this case, you are writing to the hiring manager, not your boss or anyone you know and you are specifically instructed to begin your letter with ‘Dear Sir or Madam’. So, make sure you do this.

In addition, the purpose of the letter is a serious one because you are applying for a job, so use a more serious tone to write your letter. To keep to the formal tone:

Begin your letter with a formal address (e.g. Dear Sir or Madam)

Keep to the point or purpose of the letter and don’t use contractions (e.g. can’t, don’t, won’t)

Sign your letter off formally (e.g. Yours faithfully, followed by your full name)

Answer all the bullet points

You will notice that this task specifically asks you to do three things in three bullets:

Say why you are applying for this international position

Describe the job you are currently doing for the company that would make you a good choice

Tell him/her why you think you will be good at the job in another country

The highlighted words can help you see how the situation informs this task’s requirements.

When you write your answers, be sure to give examples that support your ideas.

Use paragraphs

If you are not sure on how many paragraphs to include in your response to the job opening, the simple answer is 5:

A short one to begin.

Three longer ones in the middle

Another short one to end.

And remember, you must start and finish the letter using the correct letter-writing conventions (Dear.../Yours...).

For example:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Paragraph One begins:

My name is Mark Jones and I am writing to express my interest in the position of product manager for the launch of moon boots in Italy . . .

Paragraph Two begins:

The reason why I am seeking this international position is . . .

Paragraph Three begins:

My current position as product manager of moon boots in Australia has given me many valid skills and experiences for this job . . .

Paragraph Four begins:

I believe that I am an excellent candidate for two good reasons . . .

Paragraph Five begins:

Should you require further information, do not hesitate to contact me. Please find my CV attached.

Yours faithfully,

Mark Jones

You do not have to limit yourself to one paragraph for each bullet point. If you have a lot to say about each bullet point in the task, you can break it out into more paragraphs.

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