IELTS Letter Writing Topics 2025

There is a 60-minute time limit for the IELTS Writing test, with 20 minutes allotted for Task 1 and 40 minutes for Task 2. IELTS General Writing Task 1 requires you to write a letter that is at least 150 words long. Depending on the circumstance, it could be a formal, informal, or personal letter.

IELTS Writing Task 1(Letter Writing) Grading

Below are the factors that are considered while grading a student in IELTS Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing):

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You can base the tone of your letter on one of three options: FORMAL, INFORMAL, or SEMI-

Your thoughts must flow logically from one to the next, which is possible using the simple, 6-part structure.

1. Dear ..... (Salutation)

2. Paragraph 1: Purpose – Reason for your letter

3. Paragraph 2: Write about the details in the 1st bullet point given

4. Paragraph 3: Write the details related to the 2nd bullet point

5. Paragraph 4: Write information based on the 3rd bullet point

6. Signoff

FORMAL:

In the IELTS exam, formal letter writing category can be categorized into ten different categories:

1. A Complaint Letter

2. A Request Letter

3. A Review Letter

4. A Feedback Letter

5. A Resignation Letter

6. An Application Letter

7. An Apology Letter

8. An Arrangement Letter

9. An Explanation Letter

10. An Invitation Letter

IELTS Informal Letter

It's a personal letter regarding social and personal circumstances to someone you know or near you, as the name implies.

Since there are so many options when writing to a friend or someone close to us, informal letter-writing topics are more difficult to categorize or group than formal letter topics. An example of Informal letter writing would be:

Please write a letter inviting your friend inviting them to your wedding. In your letter:

• Tell your friend about your wedding and explain why their being at your wedding is crucial for you
• Suggest that they may stay with you at your place

An informal letter should begin with a general, welcoming paragraph. Before stating the purpose of your letter, first, acknowledge your friendship. In reality, the opening sentence could be nothing more than a small cordial conversation irrelevant to the topic of your work.

IELTS Semi-Formal Letter

A semi-formal letter is written when an informal entity converges into a formal situation, i.e., you know that person, but the connection is formal, even though the distinction between formal and informal letters is obvious.Your Neighbours use loudspeakers, and that disturbs you. Write a complaint letter to the secretary of the society. In your letter:

• Tell them that your Neighbours are bothering you with the loudspeakers
• Explain the whole situation to your secretary
• Ask for the secretary's help by intervening in the situation

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Tips to score better in IELTS letter writing:

Below are some of the best tips that can help a test taker score high in IELTS Letter Writing : 

Formal:

• A request
• A letter of complaint
• An apology
• A letter of explanation
• An application or resignation letter
• An invitation
• A letter to make an arrangement

Informal:

• A request
• A letter of complaint
• An apology
• A letter of explanation
• An application or resignation letter
• An invitation
• A letter to make an arrangement

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Some Topics for Practice:

1. You are dissatisfied with the course you chose at college and would like to shift to a different one. Write a letter to the director of the college requesting to change your course. You should the following include details about the:
   
   

   • What course are you doing now?

   • Why are you not satisfied with that course?
   • What course would you like to change to?
     
     
2. Recently, you have moved to a new apartment. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
   
   
   • explain why you have moved
   • describe your new apartment
   • invite them to pay a visit
     
     
3. You want to learn a language, and there is a teacher near you. Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
   
   
   • say how you came to know about them
   • explain why you want to learn
   • ask what help they can offer.
     
     
4. You will soon visit the town where your friend attends university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
   
   
   • explain the reasons for your visit
   • give details of your stay
   • ask your friend to suggest some evening activities for entertainment.
     
     
5. You live in a room in college with a roommate and another student. This arrangement has many problems, and you will find it challenging to work or study. Write a letter to the accommodation officials from the college. In the letter:
   
   
   • describe the situation
   • explain the problems and why it isn't easy to work
   • say how you would like the situation resolved.
     
     
6. There needs to be a solution to the changing rooms in the sports center you visit. You have complained several times but have yet to be successful. Write a letter to the officials of the sports centre. In your letter:
   
   
   • describe the problems with the changing rooms
   • say what happened the last time you had complained
   • explain what you want the manager must do.
     
     

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