How To Write Letters & Emails. Ielts General Training Study Guide. Making Arrangements. Band 9 Answer Key & On-line Support.

By Oliver Wilde

This book will show you how to write emails and letters for making arrangements. The content is general training task 1 for the ielts test, but it is also a perfect guide of how to write emails and letters generally. Each unit has a separate task or letter/email focus and you can see how to write perfect content. The book is complimented by on-line videos and more content that will show students how to write English effectively.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oliver Wilde
• Release date: Jan 31, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215659946

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How to Write Letters & Emails

Ielts General Training Task 1 Study Guide

Making Arrangements

with Band 9 Answer Key & On-line Support

On-line support at www.ieltswritinghelp.com

By Oliver Wilde (2023)

Copyright Oliver Wilde 2023

The copyright holder of this book is Oliver Wilde. This book is not for re-sale and is not to be incorporated into any other work that is sold for any consideration. Selling this book or any part of it without the express written permission of the author is illegal and liable to legal action.

Contents

This book contains guidance and writing practice for general training task 1 letters for making arrangements. On the partner website, you will find vocabulary exercises and videos that guide you through the recommended steps to write effective band 9 answers. A practice test workbook is provided in Part 7 to practice writing in 20 minute test conditions. A band 9 answer key is provided in Part 8.

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How to use this book.

Part 1. Focus Question.

Write a letter to a friend to change existing arrangements to another time.

Part 2. Practice Test 1.

Write a letter to arrange a graduation dinner.

Part 3. Practice Test 2.

Write a letter to arrange a car rental.

Part 4. Practice Test 3.

Write a letter to change existing arrangements to move into a new apartment.

Part 5. Practice Test 4.

Write a letter to make arrangements with a friend to go to a music concert.

Part 6. Essential Information for Writing G.T. Task 1 Letters

Learn top tips and key advice about writing task 1 G.T. letters.

Part 7. Student Workbook.

Practice writing task 1 G.T. letters under timed test conditions.

Part 8. Band 9 Model Answers

8.1. Focus Question. Band 9 Model Answer.

Letter changing arrangements to go on a weekend travel trip with a friend.

8.2. Practice Test 1. Band 9 Model Answer.

Letter arranging a graduation dinner at your favourite restaurant.

8.3. Practice Test 2. Band 9 Model Answer.

Letter arranging a car rental for a vacation trip.

8.4. Practice Test 3. Band 9 Model Answer.

Letter changing arrangements to move into a new apartment.

8.5. Practice Test 4. Band 9 Model Answer.

Letter making arrangements and inviting a friend to a music concert.

How to use this book.

This book can be used for task 1 letter writing practice as a stand-alone resource. However, the best way to use the book is by connecting to www.ieltswritinghelp.com for on-line support. In the video lessons, the teacher explains in detail about how to write high band scoring answers in accordance with the requirements of the Official IELTS Marking Criteria used by examiners to score real IELTS exams. These video lessons will help you learn to write faster and better than you could by just using the book by yourself. The step by step advice provided in the video lessons is key to writing high band scoring answers. 

With on-line support, the following study plan is recommended:

1)  Watch the on-line videos while completing the focus question.

2)  Complete the practice tests following the approach given in the focus question videos.

3)  Send your practice test answers to the Essay Correction Service for marking and feedback at www.ieltswritinghelp.com

IMPORTANT GUIDANCE NOTES.

- Before you complete the practice tests in this book, make sure you have read and understand the essential information about G.T. Task 1 questions (Part 6).

In addition, there are 7 general steps you need to consider to write successful answers:

TO DEAL WITH EACH STEP, ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:

Step 1. Use a correct greeting.

What is the correct greeting I need to use for this letter? (see unit