For those taking the General
Training module, their Writing Exam is divided into two tasks. Task 2 is an
essay wherein they must answer a question, usually about their opinion about a
topic of general knowledge, or enumeration of causes, effects, advantages, and
disadvantages of a particular idea. Task
1, on the other hand, is letter writing. Although Task 1 gives only a third of
the final score for the Writing Test, it is still important to receive a good
score on it.
Here are some tips on how to
write a letter for your Task 1.
1. Stick to full block style. This is the most commonly-used format
when writing letters. This means that there are no indentions whatsoever, even
when writing different paragraphs.
2. Put spaces between the parts of the letter. Since you will be using the full block
style, it is important for the reader (or in this case the evaluator) to be
able to determine one paragraph from another. Putting spaces in between your
paragraphs will help distinguish each part of the letter.
3. Determine whether the letter is formal, semi-formal, and informal.
Do this by determining who the recipient of your letter will be. Is he a bank
manager? Is she your tutor? Are you friends with the person you are writing to.
Once you determine this, you will be able to write with the appropriate tone,
whether formally, semi-formally, or informally. Knowing these will also guide
you on the appropriate salutations and complimentary close.
4. Make sure that you answer
all of the questions provided. In general training Writing task 1, there will
be three questions. The content of your letter should be dedicated to answering
these. Failure to answer even just one will mean a deduction to your score.
5. Be conscious of your Grammar and word usage. Remember that the IELTS is an Englishproficiency exam. This means that you are also graded for your Grammar. Make
sure that your tenses are consistent and check your subject-verb agreement.
Also, use words that you know how to utilize correctly.
Following these tips will help
you write your letters. Next time you practice, keep these in mind.
Good luck!
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