Formal and semi-formal letters
Complaints, applications, requests and letters to councils and companies, including IELTS General Training letters, with the right register for every reader.
B1 Intermediate
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B1
IELTS General Training Letter: Recommending a Course to a Friend
Write an informal letter recommending a course you took to a friend, with reasons and practical advice.
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B1
House and Neighbourhood: A Polite Complaint to a Neighbour
Your neighbours' late-night noise is keeping you awake before your exams. Write a polite note to ask them to change something.
B2 Upper intermediate
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B2
Applying for a Summer Job at a Language Camp
Write a formal letter applying for a job as an activity leader at an international summer camp.
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B2
IELTS General Training Letter: Problem With Your Flat
Write a semi-formal letter to your landlord about a problem in your flat that hasn't been fixed. Cover all three bullet points.
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B2
IELTS General Training Letter: Complaint About Road Works
Write a formal letter to the local council about noisy road works near your home, explaining the effect and asking for action.
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B2
IELTS General Training Letter: Thanking a Host Family
Write an informal thank-you letter to a family you stayed with abroad, mentioning highlights and inviting them to visit you.
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B2
Complaint to a Hotel After a Disappointing Stay
Write a formal complaint to a hotel manager about the difference between the website and reality, and ask for compensation.
C1 Advanced
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C1
A Formal Letter to the City Council About Cycling
Write a formal letter to the city council supporting a new cycle lane while raising concerns about how it is planned.
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C1
Letter to the Editor: Banning Cars From the City Centre
Respond to a newspaper article about banning cars from the city centre with a persuasive, well-argued letter.
C2 Proficient
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C2
Letter to the Editor: Phones in the Classroom
A newspaper wants every school phone ban to become law. Write a letter to the editor that takes a clear position and answers the strongest argument on the other side.