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Top 3 Tips to a Perfect IELTS General Writing Formal Letter

Learn key tips for writing a band 8+ IELTS General Writing Task 1 formal letter in a properly organized way here!

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!

Format Matters!

Stick closely to the structure of the formal letter, including all required elements like salutations and proper closings.

Stay Formal!

Maintain a consistent formal tone throughout and avoid overly casual language to showcase in formal English.

Stay Formal!

Avoid: "Hey there! I hope you're doing great."

Use: "Dear Sir/Madam, I trust this letter finds you well."

Keep it Organized and Clear!

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!

Keep it Organized and Clear!

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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