How to Write Letters & Emails. Ielts General Training Task 1 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 an ideal 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 really effectively with excellent ideas for adding more content to your letters and emails. The book is complimented by on-line videos and more content that will show students how to write English confidently. For ielts students of general training, the book shows you how to write band 9 answers.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oliver Wilde
• Release date: Jan 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215510797

Book preview

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 6)

Step 2. Write an introductory sentence.

Do I need to write an introductory sentence for this letter?

You must decide if there is anything that you can write that adds to the quality of your overall answer. It is good to start your letter with an introductory sentence because a) it improves the structure of your answer, and b) it is an opportunity to introduce the subject matter of the letter. Therefore, when you start your letter, state who you are and why you are writing. Sometimes this information is required by bullet point 1, or the person already knows you, but it is still a good idea to use an introductory sentence as it sets the tone of the letter.

Step 3. Answering Bullet Point 1.

(Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 1?

Make sure you write information that covers bullet point 1. However, providing essential information might not be enough to meet the minimum word count or to get a high band score. You might therefore need to add some extra details to improve your answer.

Step 4. Answering Bullet Point 2.

(Essential