E2 IELTS General Writing Task 1 | Informal Letters | TOP TIPS with Jay!

Join Jay from www.e2language.com as he takes you through an IELTS General Writing Task 1 on Informal Letters. He'll show you the prompt, talk to you about the structure you should use, give you some advice on grammar, vocabulary and flow and also give you some top tips to score 8+ on this task.
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[@purplenite2]

If you are about to write your IELTS exam, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to follow Jay's videos and if you need a more hands-on approach, go ahead and pay for the E2 subscription(SO WORTH IT I PROMISE YOU!). I watched Jay's videos and got a band 8, my first and only time taking the IELTS exam. Thank you Jay, for being such an amazing, straight to the point teacher.

[@dipintipurohit4540]

Me Me can u share material for ielts

[@anias7364]

I agree.. I just got my results.. I scored an 8.5.. all thanks to him!

[@ramanjeetkaur4488]

Anisa S can you give some tips?

[@jamiephilip79]

I got 6.5 in my writing. My total score went down just because of my writing. I'm gonna attend the exam again. I do hope that my scores increase. I'm getting really worried.

[@vaishnavisrinivasaraghavan1273]

@@jamiephilip79 Were you able to score better in writing in your second attempt?

[@geethujoseph9773]

Thanks for the help Jay...got my result today.. Overall 8 Reading 9 Speaking 8 Listening 8 Writing 7

[@federicostoppo1117]

Congrats! How you´ve prepared for the speaking section? You have practiced with a teacher or something?

[@KaranSingh-kb4wd]

Could you please guide how you prepared for speaking section

[@mimichtymicha4995]

Can you pleaaaaase please help me to know what are the different types of essaies in task two for general ielts, and what did you use to prepare , thank u

[@nanounkoth8714]

Congratulations

[@exclusivesinging-authentic7032]

SHOW THE SCREENSHOT..I WILL NOT BELIEVE..

[@jaskaranvirdi6622]

Hi Jay, thanks for all these videos! I was able to get amazing scores in listening and improve my writing thanks to you! - R-9, L-9, S-8, W-7.5 🔥

[@rebeccadamilola7374]

Great job 👍

[@nelsonikenna2139]

waoh

[@cookietherotty4360]

hi guys :) i would just want to say that last september i took my Academics IELTS, I got the scores i needed with a band score of 7.5. I self-studied for a month by watching all of jay's videos! Thank you jay and E2language.

[@oladokunbusayo7409]

Hello Jay, I just wanted to say thank you for all you do. I took my IELTS exam in December for the first time and had an overall band score of 8. I'm so grateful that I came across your videos. From Nigeria.

[@AdeRilwan1]

Congratulations... Please can you guide me up my exams is coming in few weeks

[@oladokunbusayo7409]

@@AdeRilwan1, to be sincere Ridwan, all you really need is what Jay and his team are graciously giving us almost at no cost. Just spend a good number of hours listening and practicing all their suggested tips and activities. I wish you success in your exams.

[@ahmeddarwish4584]

Jay is the best Ilets teacher ever

[@niladripaul7032]

Jay, Alex - thank you for these amazing videos.. I took my test last Saturday, finally, after so many hiccups.. Glad to inform you that I scored 8 overall with L-8.5, R-8.5, W-7.5, S-7 in academic in the first go itself.. other than my hard work, the main x-factor was your guidance.. Special mention to the youtube channels of Keith and Liz as well.. This last line was for other aspirants.. If a village dweller like me with no background of formal English education can do this, so can anyone in this world.. All the best everyone.. stay relentless!!!

[@cakmanuel2480]

I am happy for you

[@silpasubhash8019]

Hello am from kerala pls tell me which you tub channel help you made this score

[@Opportunities-kids]

❤

[@tolulopesalako3032]

Am encourage thank you Mr Jay

[@vipin9869]

Hi Jay! I would like to extend my thanks to you as I was able to achieve my desired score by watching your online videos. You are the best! 👏

[@kehindesalami1424]

I passed my IELTS test. Thanks to E2 for the helpful materials.

[@queenugwu8350]

Congratulations

[@pamelagunzvenzve8052]

Thank you so much for your help Jay. I practiced my IELTS for two weeks and followed most of your videos religiously. I got L9 R8 W7 S7.5 on my first attempt. Your videos helped me a lot and I will forever be grateful to you.

[@jacqueenn9422]

Thank you Jay and team for the videos, wrote IELTS general. Got a 7 on the first attempt by following all the tutorials given here. I'm grateful👏

[@blessedchildvlogs4961]

October 2022...wrote ielts for the first time and got 8.5,7,7.5,7.5. For L,W,R,S.thanks to E2...

[@11redemption]

Jay i cant thank you enough .. i followed your videos and i scored a 7.5 in wrting ..... and over all 8.5 band score , i gave my test last week . I think you have the most fabulous videos on how to easily crack the ielts God bless you

[@DhruvajyothReddyKommuri]

The best writing strategy i came across.... Achieved 8.5 in Writing

[@zartashatoqeer6363]

Can u pls help me writing? I have test in few days

[@sarathyegireddy2292]

😀

[@fatimadayo8093]

You had tuitions?

[@DhruvajyothReddyKommuri]

@@fatimadayo8093 Nope... Just followed the strategies I've learnt from this channel. All the best 👍

[@DhruvajyothReddyKommuri]

@@zartashatoqeer6363 I guess i am too late 😂.. sorry for the late reply

[@rabinwilliam184]

Hey Jay, I just wanna thank you. Your videos were really helpful during my ielts preparation. I scored an overall band of 7.5 just by watching your videos. Thanks a lot again. Btw your videos are just great, straight to the point and genuine. Keep uploading videos, I'd love to watch them.

[@yukiokawa9]

I would like to ask if this is can help too for the general training ielts course ? thank you

[@mayakiozozoma1079]

Hi Jay, I want to appreciate you and the entire E2 officials, I just got my result and I made it. Your strategies and videos did it forme.

[@pkkkk91]

i am writing this to express my gratitude for this channel and especially jay. i got an overall 8.0 (LRWS..8.5,8.5,7.0,7.0) band score in ielts gen exam(first trial). i practised your writing and tips regularly. the writing structure that you provided helped me a lot and built my confidence. thanks jay. i strongly recommend this channel and especially jay's format of how to write in the ielts exam.

[@successfultrader4424]

Hi . How to practice speaking

[@karlalalaaguilar2572]

Today is my Ielts General Training Exam. Wish me luck guys. Thank you for the tips.

[@miharkathiriya3635]

How did it go guys?

[@karlalalaaguilar2572]

@@miharkathiriya3635 got overall band of 7 😊

[@karlalalaaguilar2572]

@@Ganthi12 how was it

[@miharkathiriya3635]

@@karlalalaaguilar2572 awesome!

[@miharkathiriya3635]

@@Ganthi12 I will!

[@michellepereira9208]

Hi Jay.. I want to Thank you for all your videos and tips. I attempted IELTS for the first time (General) and scored a Band 8. I got a 8.5 in listening, 7.5 in reading, 8.0 in writing and a 7.0 in speaking.. Thank you !!

[@atsedebirhanu9573]

Jay, thank you so much for making these videos. I took my test, Im here to give my gratitude.

[@chrismbroome]

I would like to see more of these in future as they at great. I have a learning disability and this a great way to teach me how to meet the examiner expectations :)

[@shrikantsharma6274]

Thanks Jay...I am preparing for IELTS. Your videos are really a good helping hand.

[@anias7364]

Thanks a ton from Mumbai! .. I'm so so glad I came across your channel the day before my speaking task.. It's all the prep I did for my IELTS exams.. I scored an overall 8.5.. all thanks to your tips! So greatful to you Jay!

[@samanthacandy1466]

Thanks jay

[@mohamadkhalil3854]

Simple, accurate, and straightforward. You’re the best Jay. You score 9 in teaching skill! Thank you.

[@timeyinA]

I want to say thank you for your tutorial.... My first attempt at the academic IELTS exam and I had a cummulative score of Band 8. I had an 8.5 in both reading and listening, an 8.0 in speaking and a 7.5 in writing... Thank you!!!!!

[@chigoziriahamzie1569]

Timeyin Amazing!

[@oghenekomeigbunuoghene4659]

Good job

[@Psychologist1905]

Lucky

[@labakeChyzuNnadi]

Waoh, congrats.

[@huychetaochanel5877]

Timeyin wowwww, i wish i could

[@lucymbuthia1724]

I have just started to follow the teachings from Jay Hopping to get the best 🙏🙏

[@nishantharodrigo7676]

Thank you both Jay and Alex. you both are really cool guys and both of your teachings are amazingly wonderful & immensely helpful. God bless you both for good works and kind support extended to me.

[@user-hr1ks4nm5l]

i do not know if you may see this... but i sincerely want to appreciate you and your team, while i was preparing for my IELTS i watched all your videos and i passed a month ago...enough to get me through 6.5. Thank YOU

[@angelangel6832]

Thanks Jay for this informal letter video. Just love the easy language you have used and explained in it.

[@SoniaSonia-vg7wv]

One of the best videos related to IELTS writing section.

[@Vancouverreels]

ONE OF THE BEST IELTS KZbin CHANNEL. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS.

[@aashishkulkarni2499]

Hi Jay, thank you for the great videos! I have already recommended your youtube channel to some of my friends!

[@ambervahidy79]

Hi everyone I will be taking my IELTS test for the first time next month I.e February. Jay is a good teacher and this website has been very useful in my prepation. . Been working hard and regular for the test and fingers crossed for a good score i.e 8 band score. Hopeful and prayers for my aim success 💝

[@sumatisspectrums4632]

you are a great teacher ,your clarity n explaining power is exemplary Im answering IELTS a week from today

[@awaisali269]

The best description. I never knew these details despite scoring 7.5 in my last GT exam.

[@niranjanr897]

Thank you so much Jay, you are such a awesome trainer... All time favorite mentor, thanks again

[@amorjain2022]

This video is so far the best video on how to write informal letter, thank u so much jay, I m not giving IELTS exam but I have heard a lot .

[@drderma5476]

I passed from the first attempt with an overall score of 8 L8 R9 S7 W7. I followed your tips and it worked! Thank you!

[@jobenjames8074]

Love it, one of the best IELTS content out there. Thanks.

[@belenguayanes800]

you are excellent Jay!!! thanks for being so helpful!

[@igorkeller4047]

Thank you Jay for what you doing. Can't imagine how many people this is useful for))

[@anubhavsapra2853]

Amazing advice. Helped me massively. Thanks for your work!

[@GuitarCoast]

Another EXCELLENT video! Thanks

[@syedawajyahmubeen2161]

Hey, I got my General IELTS results today L - 7.5 , S - 7, W - 6.5, R - 6.5 and overall 7 Bands. Thanks a ton for your videos. They really helped me. I just practiced for 2 weeks and was able to get these bands in my 1st attempt. Great Job..! :)

[@Linusthomas7]

Very informative dear Jay. You are doing a fantastic job through your classes by helping others

[@ishamughal5668]

Yesterday, I received my IELTS results and was thrilled to discover that I achieved a band score of 7.5, despite having prepared for only one week. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support your channel provided in enhancing my speaking and writing skills.I genuinely appreciate it. 🎉😊

[@busybee8950]

Hey, could you help me regarding my test. It just a week to go until my test.

[@ishamughal5668]

Yes! Work on your weaknesses first. Give your time to that and this channel is very helpful for understanding the writing test specifically more well. Practice reading and listening together always. It helps you more than doing it separately on different days. Also listen to English content in this week more like watch movies or seasons. Whatever you like. Learn new vocabulary and try to use it in your writing and speaking.And on test day, keep listening to some english podcast and speak to yourself in english only if you are not a native english person.That makes your mind prepared on the day.All the very best.

[@busybee8950]

I am afraid of practicing (general)writing. I am quite lost what to do where to initiate. I’ve just mix of feelings anxious. I was feeling confident yesterday and now have been feeling low and unconfident. I am struggling with writing. Maybe afraid of making mistakes.

[@EliotMacharaga-qx6xc]

I am having an exam L W R tomorrow

[@viliamwolf9009]

Hi Jay, Thank you for your amazing explanation! Great writing strategy, thanks a bunch.

[@titilopeabe3763]

Thank you so much for the explanations Jay. They were really helpful to me.

[@tarvinder91]

Jay's videos are so apt and to the point.

[@davidalmario]

Right now Im going to take ielts exam. I hope I'll get my target band. Thank you so much E2 Language for your free vidoes, It helps me a lot. 😊

[@koptischerwr4582]

Perfect illustration and awesome tips!

[@adebisiasemota924]

Thanks so much Jay, your tutorials have been very helpful

[@insiteit]

Hello, Jay! I took the IELTS for the first time two weeks ago, yesterday I got the results. It was 7 on Writing thanks to you. I was trying to follow the strategy you gave and I totally believe it works! Thanks again!

[@nadeemfasi7443]

Sameee here

[@haniek8758]

Dear jay I have done my IELTS exam recently, and with your magical tips and tricks, I got a beautiful 7 for writing. In my country, this is a great job to get such a score! I don't know how to thank you, but I appreciate you from deep of my heart. Thank you dear jay❤❤❤

[@successfultrader4424]

R u from Nigeria ?

[@georgen.7818]

Supposed to be a joke or what? Too dry

[@tildalolade4835]

I just finished my ielts. I followed your tips, it was very helpful. I will be back to share my score. Thanks

[@akshaykapoor354]

Thanks Jay for these invaluable tips.

[@shahinkadir282]

Thank you for your clear guidance. I have scored 7 in GT writing module just by following your tips!

[@renatajakielaszek]

It is too hectic at the moment to consider it 😊 Thank you like always. Thanks 🌹

[@harshdeepiyengar5444]

Thank you so much for your videos!! Very helpful.

[@mahamjavaid5904]

Excellent video Jay is a great teacher generous and perfect mentor! A big Thank you and many prayers for u Jay. I scored 8,8.5,7,7. Overall 7.5

[@eshaalali5169]

Please help me on this I feel fear when I thinking about sitting on IELTS exam room may be because of less confidence can u please cheer me up and give me some tips to get good bands

[@saffu46]

So nicely explained Jay, you are explaining in a very good manner. Thanks for your kind help

[@olaseniomobolanle5750]

Thanks so much guys All your videos really worked for me. I got my required band 7 in my first attempt

[@user-fu3wu6xc6r]

I appreciate your teachings Mr Jay. Thanks

[@architectkhan]

Very Well explained ..!Step by Step....clear and informative.

[@shopemapedze3772]

Thank you so much Jay, that was extremely nice

[@sanwoolukehindefolake7588]

Thanks Jay for this class

[@APSPMAKAKUL]

I love the way you teach I am very happy that I find a teacher like you Thank you

[@md.matiwurrahmanmohashin1216]

Thank you so much for giving may your wonderful advice, It's really helpful for candidates of IELTS GT.

[@venugopalpulivarthi3722]

Thanks JAY.... I scored overall 7.0 in ielts just watching your videos and a bit of practise .Thanks a lot man.

[@parthivlal9502]

Bro i also preparing for general ielts, can share ur personal experience, because I'm little bit nervous, is tough to get 6 band in writing, i only need 6 band in each module that's why 💓

[@sindhusushelendra4612]

Hi Jay, I followed your instructions and achieved my score. Thank you so much!

[@eruchaudhry4482]

Thanks jay love u u helped me alot i got overall 7 bands just because of your efforts 😊

[@vishrutparashar8868]

Thank u so much for these videos...u r the one responsible for me getting an overall 8 in my ielts academic. Ur way of explaining is the best, thanks again.

[@bacha131]

I thought you were complaining.

[@yaredfisseha789]

Hi Jay, thank you so much for your videos, it helps me a lot.

[@puthurhouse8147]

Thank you Jay for your great help!

[@estherrjaravani7325]

This is so profound, thank you for the tips.

[@nafizakhatun3379]

Thanks for the writing tips....all your points are really helping me ..trying all in my practice test.

[@efatmansoor4044]

Thank you so much .you are the best English tutor I have ever had.

[@phalguna_rm]

Hi Jay, Love the stuff you do. Would like to see tips on Listening task. Finding it difficult few times,

[@abidemiolaniyan5280]

Great video. Thanks Jay

[@andrewkon]

I love how Jay's shirt matches room decor

[@shenazpreetsingh9406]

Wow .

[@amalalkhafaji336]

You ara amazing teacher that you learn me alot of information free... actually I'm understand your clarification very well. Thank u alot sir Iraq..

[@gretaaarons4941]

Easy to understand and valuable tips!

[@BarryStewart870]

Thank you so much Jay.I have just passed my ielts .I have watched your videos they helped me a lot.Thank you so much.My name is Eva Masawi from Zimbabwe Africa.

[@shortly3630]

Thank you for that great explanation.

[@ankurborwankar2337]

First of all thanks lot for your valuable guidance. I scored 6 in IELTS writing in first attempt but then followed your videos, tips and tricks and I scored 7.5 in my second attempt. Thanks lot for your help Jay 👍🏻

[@shipugul]

Academic or General?

[@motymora]

I enjoyed your video and the detailed explanation. Thank you

[@MithilanchalMadhubani]

Just came here to thank the E2 team for very helpful videos. I prepared only by watching your videos for almost 2 weeks. I got overall band of 7.5 with 7.5 in listening, 8 in reading, 6.5 in writing and 7.5 in speaking. Though I practiced writing once with the help of E2 video, I missed to use the tips shared by Jay. I am really thankful to E2 team and my Speaking test examiner.

[@navdeepkaur7533]

Is it possible to achieve band 7 with practice E2? And how to join that

[@navdeepkaur7533]

Is it possible in one week?

[@MithilanchalMadhubani]

@@navdeepkaur7533 Depends on your level

[@nanou4273]

Your amazing teacher thanks a lot Jay and your team your saving lots of people

[@NamBui-cz2tg]

Thank you for your tips, this video helps me a lot.

[@ashishsharma-nz5nv]

Not able to regain the confidence and strength to write my IELTS again , last I wrote in January 2018 , my result of this test is - L 8.5, R 9 , S 8 , W 6.5 , getting confused with Writing task 1 and 2 each time I start to write an email or an essay , your videos are helping me regain my confidence to write again , not everyone can afford multiple attempts due to financial constraints , hope with e2 learning I am able to achieve my dream score of CLB 10 in all of the 4 modules . Thanks Jay for everything and each video

[@vahiddashti3673]

i have the same problem with IDP. there is a wide spread skepticism that they dont really read the writing task, and every body is complaining about that.i mean every single person i know.

[@md.matiwurrahmanmohashin1216]

Carry on dear brother you will be able to reach may your destination or zenith point of Dream.

[@venkatesh5767]

Computer-delivered IELTS makes writing easier as you can make corrections easily. You should try that.

[@shavetakakkar]

Hi...amazing score in listening...any tips pls.

[@rosariomadariaga3337]

Same here, got L8.5 R 8.5 S 8 and W6.5 can't get over it :(

[@thearosisdiaries]

This is incredible Jay! I love your tutorials. God bless you so much.I hope to come back here and thank you again after my ielts exams this coming Friday.

[@ayodeleowolaju9819]

Thank you Jay. .thus my first time of watching your video I really love your teaching and I will continues to do so and I prayed I will get 7.5 band for my score

[@hindurean]

I really wish someone as knowledgeable as you guys could be found in my place. 🙁

[@amelens3589]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@edocharity1385]

I did my speaking test yesterday it was good. Thanks Jay for d coaching

[@yasmeenansary7009]

Thank you soo much, your videos have been extra helpful :)

[@sowjanyapeddireddy898]

Thank you very much for the great video Jay

[@bennychaalshika660]

This is interesting, well simplified by far!

[@esraaalbietar5413]

possibly the only video worth watching regarding the IELTS.

[@avidreader4147]

Hi Jay, thank you so much for your indepth videos! By watching some of them, I was able to pull off a 7 in writing. It was my first attempt at IELTS. I took the IDP - IELTS computer based test last week.