{"id":1481,"date":"2019-05-21T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T12:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ielts.completesuccess.in\/?p=1481"},"modified":"2021-06-27T09:34:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-27T09:34:13","slug":"letter-writing-ielts-task-1-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ielts.completesuccess.in\/index.php\/2019\/05\/21\/letter-writing-ielts-task-1-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter Writing IELTS (Task &#8211; 1 General)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Letters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complaint Letter<\/li><li>Request Letter<\/li><li>Job Application Letter<\/li><li>Business Letter<\/li><li>Apology Letter<\/li><li>Information Letter<\/li><li>Invitation Letter<\/li><li>Personal Letter<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formal <\/strong><strong>Letters <\/strong><strong>and Informal\nLetters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formal <\/strong><strong>letters<\/strong>:- is the one that you write\nto an unknown person or someone who is at a\nhigher or respectable position than you or\nwho is elder to you and is not your family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Informal <\/strong><strong>Letters<\/strong>:- are the one that you write to someone whom you know\npersonally like your friend, family member,\nneighbor, classmate or coworker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am, I will, I would , you are , he is\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m,\n  I\u2019ll, you\u2019re, he\u2019s\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Use\n  passive expression: &#8211; Your response will be highly appreciated. It would be\n  great if all the details are provided to us.\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  will be happy to have your reply on that. I need some more details\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  usage of expression :- I would like to attend the session\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019ll\n  meet you before I\u2019ll leave for the meeting\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  would appreciate\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  want..\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  look forward to receiving your reply\n  <\/td><td>\n  Hope\n  to hear from you soon.\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Difference\nbetween formal and informal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The purpose of writing an informal letter is totally different from the purpose of a formal letter.<\/li><li>The content\nof the two styles is also different.<\/li><li>The style of\ngreeting and addressing the letter is\ndifferent<\/li><li>There is a set format for\nformal letter while there is not set structure for an\ninformal letter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formal<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Letters<\/strong><strong>: &#8211;<\/strong><strong> How to Start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction\nabout\u2026<\/li><li>I am writing this\nletter to draw your immediate attention\nto\u2026.<\/li><li>This letter\nhas been written to express my deep\ngrievances on\u2026.<\/li><li>I am sending this application for the post of\u2026<\/li><li>I am writing this letter in connection with\u2026.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression: &#8211;\nDissatisfaction\/ Dislike<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am dissatisfied from\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  wasn\u2019t satisfied from\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am unhappy about\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  am unhappy with\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  This\n  is not expected from a reputed company like yours\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  didn\u2019t expect such a bed response from you\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am writing to express my dissatisfaction About\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  writing this to tell you that I am not satisfied\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  This\n  does not suit me\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  don\u2019t think this suits me\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :- Satisfaction\/Happiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am delighted about\u2026..\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  very happy to know that\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Your\n  work was very impressive\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  enjoyed going through your work\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Your\n  work has really impressed me a lot\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  enjoyed going through your work\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am extremely elated to\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  am really happy to\u2026.\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :-\nGiving Suggestions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Could\n  I suggest that you should hire professionally trained staff in your\n  organization\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  feel you must hire well trained employees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  It\n  would be really great if you could improve the quality of your services\n  <\/td><td>\n  You\n  should try to give better services\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  would appreciate if you provide the latest facilities\n  <\/td><td>\n  The\n  facilities are out of date\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Please\n  avoid doing\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  You\n  should give up\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :-\nMaking a Request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  would like to receive detailed information on\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  Please\n  send me detailed information on\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  am very interested to reserve a place in\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  keen on booking a seat for..\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  would recommend that you bring that letter with you\n  <\/td><td>\n  Please&nbsp; bring that letter with you\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :-\nGratitude\/ Being \/ Thankful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Thank\n  you very much for\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  thankful to you for\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  Would be grateful to you if you\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019ll\n  be thankful if you\u2026.\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  \u2026..\n  Is highly appreciated\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  appreciate that\u2026.\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :-\nMaking an Apology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  regret that\u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  sorry that\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Please\n  pardon me for \u2026\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  feel sorry for\u2026.\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Please\n  accept my apologies for\u2026.\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  apologies for\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :- Requirements\/needs\/wants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  I\n  would very much like to\u2026.\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  want to\u2026\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  What\n  I am looking for is\u2026\u2026.\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\u2019m\n  looking for\u2026.\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  What\n  would suit me best is\u2026..\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  think this suits me best\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expression :- Annoyance\/Anger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Formal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Informal<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Even\n  though you were instructed that\n  <\/td><td>\n  I\n  instructed you very clearly..\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Despite\n  the fact that I ordered something else\n  <\/td><td>\n  Why\n  have you sent me where I didn\u2019t order..\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Informal Letters: &#8211; How to start<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I hope this letter\nfinds you in the pink of your health<\/li><li>Hey, I hope you are cool.<\/li><li>I hope you\nare great and enjoying your time there\u2026<\/li><li>I\u2019m glad to hear from you\u2026<\/li><li>It\u2019s nice to learn that you\u2019re\u2026.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Structure of Letter<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salutation<\/strong> :- Dear Sir\/\nDear friend\/Hello, Name of your\nfriend \/ Hi, Rohan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Para <\/strong><strong>1<\/strong> :- Reason for\nwriting letter+ elaborate the first bullet point give in the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Para <\/strong><strong>2<\/strong> :- Elaborate the second bullet point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Para <\/strong><strong>3<\/strong> :- Elaborate the third bullet point<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Line<\/strong> :- <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formal (I look forward to\nhearing from you&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>or&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>I look forward to receiving\nyour response on it.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informal (Hope to see you soon)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If letters begins with Dear Sir\/ Madam then salutation ends with \u201cYours\nFaithfully<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If letters begins with Dear John then\nsalutation ends with \u201cYours Sincerely<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>End the letter:-<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apology:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once again,\nI am sorry for any inconvenience caused&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I hope I did not cause you too much problem&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Please accept my apologies once more&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I am so sorry for the whole thing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I hope you\nwill accept my apologies&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complaint:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I expect to\nhear from you soon&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Hopefully, you will pay immediate attention to\nthis matter&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I highly expect your kind attention about the situation&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I want you to\ntake immediate action about the misunderstanding&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thank you\nagain for your attention\nto this matter&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Could you possibly\nresend the papers? &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I expect to\nhear from you again&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanking:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thanks.<\/li><li>Thank you.<\/li><li>Thanks a lot\nfor.<\/li><li>Thank you very much.<\/li><li>I can&#8217;t thank you enough.<\/li><li>I am extremely grateful for.<\/li><li>No words can\nexpress my gratitude.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wishing Good\nLuck:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I wish you\na good trip ahead.<\/li><li>I wish you good luck with your interview.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry,\nI\u2019m sure you\u2019ll do well.<\/li><li>Wishing you\nall the best.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Providing\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I would like\nto inform you that I have already sent the\npapers you asked me to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Perhaps you should be informed that the last date has already\nbeen over&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>I hope this information\nwill be helpful for you,\nplease contact me for any\nother information&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>This is all I would like to inform you. Please\nfeel free to contact me for any information&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expecting a reply\nfrom someone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am looking forward\nto hearing from you&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I am waiting to\nhear from you soon&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I look forward\nto hearing from you soon&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>I am expecting to hear from you soon&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing the\nLetter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I look forward\nto hearing from you.<\/li><li>I look forward\nto seeing you.<\/li><li>I look forward\nto meeting you.<\/li><li>I look forward\nto getting a reply from you soon.<\/li><li>I really look forward to your cooperation in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signing off: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal Letter: Yours truly, Yours ever, Best regards, Best\nwishes, Many thanks, Love, Lots of love, All the best, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official Letter: Yours\nsincerely, Yours faithfully,\nYours obedient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Letter: Yours\nsincerely, Yours\nfaithfully.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Situation<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apology:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am very sorry but&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I am terribly sorry, but&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I must apologise about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Please accept my apologies&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I&#8217;d like to apologize for&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Please accept my sincere apologies&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. (very formal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Request:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Could you please&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Could you possibly&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I would be great\nfull if you&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I would highly glad if you&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Would it be possible to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I wonder if you could&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Would you be kind enough to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>would you mind doing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seeking\nHelp:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I would appreciate\nit if you could&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I would be grateful\nif you could&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>Could you please&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I was wondering\nif you could help me&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. (informal)<\/li><li>I would like\nyou to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complaint:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I feel something\nshould be done about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I must complain about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I cannot resist\nmyself to inform you that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I am very much unhappy with&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I want you to know that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I&#8217;m writing to express my dissatisfaction about\/with&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I&#8217;m writing to express my annoyance with&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I am not happy about\/because&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Satisfaction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I was very\nhappy to learn that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I was very\nhappy to hear that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I was delighted\nto hear that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I was thrilled\nto find out that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><li>I was glad\nto hear that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggestion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Perhaps we could&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Perhaps you can&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>I would like\nto suggest that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>May I suggest that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>Could you please&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I would highly appreciate if you&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Would it be a good idea to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Perhaps it would be a\ngood idea to&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asking\nfor Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I would like\nto know about\/if&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I am writing to\ninquire about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I am writing to\nfind out about&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>What I am looking for is&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I would like\nyou to inform me&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I would appreciate\nif you could provide me&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Providing\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I would like\nto inform you that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Perhaps you should be informed that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>I guess you would glad to know that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>Please be informed\nthat&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/li><li>For your kind notification&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><li>I should let you\nknow that&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giving\ngood news:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am happy to\nadvise you that&#8230; (formal)<\/li><li>I am pleased to\ninform you that&#8230; (semi- formal)<\/li><li>I am delighted to tell you that&#8230;\n(informal)<\/li><li>I thought you\nmight like to know that&#8230; (informal)<\/li><li>I am happy to\ninform you that&#8230; (semi- formal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giving\nbad news:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I regret to advise you that&#8230; (formal)<\/li><li>I regret to inform\nyou that&#8230; (semi-formal)<\/li><li>I am sorry to\ntell you that&#8230; (informal)<\/li><li>I am afraid\nI have some bad news&#8230; (informal)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conveying\nregards:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Please convey\nmy greeting and best wished to your parents.<\/li><li>Please pass on my best wishes to your wife and\nchildren.<\/li><li>Please give my\nbest regards to your family.<\/li><li>Please give my\nregards to your parents.<\/li><li>My best wishes\nfor your parents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concern\/sympathy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>I am\/was sorry to hear about&#8230;<\/li><li>I am writing to\nexpress my concern about&#8230;<\/li><li>It breaks my heart to\nhear that&#8230; 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