IELTS General Writing Task 1 Sample Semi-formal Letter – Example 10

A semi-formal letter is written to someone you know by name and with professional or business relationships with, such as your teacher, landlord, etc. If you wish to learn ways to approach semi-formal letters, practise this letter to your former colleague. Try out the abundant semi-formal sample letters provided on our website to get a better understanding.

You moved to a new country and you want to write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter, you should:

• tell him/her where did you go and what you are doing there (job)

• describe your feeling
• invite your friend to come.

Sample Answer:

Dear Samuel,

It has been a while since I spoke to you. I’m writing this letter to inform you that I’ve moved to

Brussels to pursue my career as a Senior Consultant in Java at ABC Company. It is one of the

prestigious companies here, and I consider myself lucky to have been selected here.

Life is great in Brussels. It has a tremendous maritime temperate climate with summers being

warm and winters being cool. Due to its proximity to the Atlantic ocean, it has an almost pleasant weather throughout the year. There is not much snowfall, though. Nearly 70% of the population in Brussels have foreign origins. If circumstances are favorable, I’m planning to stay here at least for the next ten years.

I know you have a strong background in Java, and Brussels has plenty of opportunities for it. I

can arrange for an interview at ABC company itself. Please do send me your Resume. Even

otherwise, feel free to come here for a holiday. Brussels is such an artistic place.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly,

Robert