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Getting the hang of writing a perfect IELTS General Writing Task 1 formal letter is key to a higher band!
Let’s now look at the top 3 tricks from our experts to help you!
Stick closely to the structure of the formal letter, including all required elements like salutations and proper closings.
Maintain a consistent formal tone throughout and avoid overly casual language to showcase in formal English.
Avoid: "Hey there! I hope you're doing great."
Use: "Dear Sir/Madam, I trust this letter finds you well."
Organize your answer based on the sub-questions. Keep them clear and straight to the point.
Tip: Don’t forget to keep the word count more than 150!
Unclear: "I want to talk about the issues we're having."
Clear: "I am writing to address the recent technical difficulties affecting our project."
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