IELTS Task 1 Formal Letters - Ultimate Guide

Master the Art of Formal Letter Writing for IELTS Task 1!
Welcome to the IELTS Task 1 Formal Letters - Ultimate Guide' where we unlock the secrets to achieving a Band 9 in your IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training! Whether aiming for academic success or striving to impress in the general training module, this video is your comprehensive resource for crafting impeccable formal letters.
What You'll Learn:
📘 Essential Components: Discover the key elements that every Band 9 formal letter must include.
🖊️ Structure Mastery: We'll break down the ideal structure for your formal letter, ensuring clarity and coherence in your writing.
📊 Effective Strategies: Unveil our unique strategy that has helped countless students excel in their formal letter tasks.
🎯 Vocabulary Enhancement: Elevate your language with high-level vocabulary and phrases specifically tailored for formal correspondence.
💡 Insider Tips: Gain insights into common pitfalls to avoid and expert advice on making your letter stand out.
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[@Mwah5800]

Hey guys and hey Chris, just wanted to say I got my IELTS back today and got a 8.5 overall L 9, R 9, S9 and W7 - guys if you're studying for this just focus on Chris' videos and also get your work checked by them too if you can afford it. Better yet I'd sign up for the course if you can! And most importantly practise practise practise! I'm a native speaker so it was a little different for me, but writing was my weakest point! Chris' videos and website are a literal goldmine! THANK YOU CHRIS, GOD BLESS YOU!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Congratulations on your fantastic IELTS score! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for the kind words. Good luck in the future! If you ever need any help in the future, you know where we are.

[@jacinteratieno7734]

Congratulations you made it, I'm on my journey too wish me well

[@Mwah5800]

@@jacinteratieno7734 I hope you get the score you need, wishing you all the best!

[@user-dr7fd3dt2t]

Congratulations on your accomplishment,🎉 I also hope that you did a magic score 😀

[@ahmedsaidsuleiman3881]

@@Ieltsadvantage hi chris, I got 8R, 7.5L, 7S, AND UNFORTUNATE 6.5W, i did retake writng and I got 6.5 again, please I need assistance

[@SandeepKaur-ff6rc]

You are such a great teacher, Chris. thank you for sharing really great strategies with us. I appreciate it.

[@fahimaakter478]

Outstanding, Now i can writer any formal or Informal letter.

[@Comando167]

I so appreciate your effort, chirs Thank you !!! We need video about informal letters,as soon as possible

[@mrsals8805]

Hey Chris, I just wanted you know that I got my IELTS today and got 6.5 over all L 7, R 6, W 6 and S 6.5. Just from watching your videos without any practice, you helped me to know what examiner want from me & how to get higher marks without any memorizing just straight forward explanation. Big thanks 🙏

[@benitaonyegbule1222]

I'm so grateful, you helped me so much in my ielts. God bless you ❤❤❤

[@KHa-xr3eo]

I am so grateful, Chris. Thank you!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You are so welcome

[@espy6542]

I've watched all your videos especially in the writing task 2 category followed all your tips although I didn't enrol on your vip but I followed your tips more rather than the review center I've reviewed in so THANK YOU sir !!!

[@ikram6425]

we need more my ielts is closee and thank you soo much for your support

[@user-pr3uw9mg4q]

Really helpful content. Thanks!

[@user-dq5uo8un4d]

Your lesson is the best amongst ielts teacher. Thank sir for sharing the video for free.

[@janemillers4450]

Thank you Chris, I found you are a very rare professional teacher to find among all IELTS instructors, by following your videos I got 7.5 overall, I come back and just wanna say thank you, I am truly grateful❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Congratulations! Well done!

[@Omar3136]

That is really amazing video. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💐♥️.

[@ragulsvlog8859]

"Big thanks to Chris for his incredible guidance! With your help, I achieved an overall score of 6.5 in IELTS, including 6 in Speaking and Writing, 6.5 in Reading, and 7 in Listening in just 10 days. Your channel made all the difference!"

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thanks. If using ChatGPT to check your work, always a good idea to remove the quotation marks when you copy and paste.

[@dodiguess274]

You are the best teacher in the world🎉😊

[@neerajsidhu7637]

Explained very well

[@garynilesunson848]

Thank you very much, the best teacher of The IELTS!👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're welcome!

[@sp-xq2hc]

I really like this format with the colours and the handwriting! 👏

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Glad you like it!

[@josephinetawo2220]

Thank you Mr Chris.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You are very welcome

[@shorts3382]

I go 6 6 6 6 thank you Chris

[@zoyanharoon5795]

Great effort.....!

[@Sunshinepower6]

Thank you so much for your useful video lesson ❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're welcome 😊

[@ebingo10]

Ah! I'm seeing a lot of testimonies with very High scores. I got what I needed to pass and your videos really helped. Speaking was 8.0 and listening was 8.5. Thank you!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done!

[@shalomgab]

Many thanks Chris. I got an overall score of 8.5; L-8.5, R-9, W-8, S-7.5. I’m glad I found your channel during my preparations.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done!

[@lamanzulfugarova7408]

Thank you! It was very usuful!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alex_andra656]

Thank uuu perfect timing

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sundaraganesh1075]

very useful video

[@user-su3sk2lu9c]

Thank you so much for your helpful videos! Because of your guidance, I was able to achieve the IELTS score I needed. Your tips and explanations really made a difference in my preparation.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done!

[@creativethings9424]

Really helpful

[@ansonng1515]

Right on ❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thanks.

[@shadijalilvand8446]

Thank you dear teacher🙏💙

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're very welcome! If there's anything we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.

[@MohammedShodary]

wonderful

[@philisiwendebele6280]

Thank you Chris

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Very welcome!

[@ardi-fb4he]

a great channel, thank you for the tips

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thanks for watching!

[@MuhammadUsman-vg7iz]

Mr Chris, Can we use "Suitable option" as a paraphrase, instead of "Suitable course" at the end? Thank you

[@JOstonov]

Greetings to all IELTS Advantage team members! Thank you Chrise for the helpful video. Here are some notes I have taken. 1. however was used twice 2. Would it be possible to say "one" instead of "course"?.... can you recommend a suitable one that ...... Would be great to have such detailed videos on Academic Task 1 & 2 as well.

[@almuntasirtaj8520]

I had my test on the 6th of April and I got my results today. I got an overall band 8 ...(L 8,R 9,W 7,S 7)...I was expecting to get a better band in speaking but overall i am satisfied with my scores.. in the mock tests i was getting 5.5/6 in writing...Thanks to Chris for his writing tips which helped me to get 7 in writing...❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Congratulations! Well done.

[@tehseenfaraz8076]

Kind regards n thanks for the video.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@ton4953]

thank you very much Chris, I got my IELTS result this morning 7.0 overall including L8.5 R 7 W6 S6.5 just in 1 month preparation. I began at 6.0 in listening and 5.5 in reading, but after watching all your strategies in both L and R I have managed to raise my score effectively and achieve my dream score. Big thanks form a student in Viet Nam ❤❤❤

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Congratulations!

[@mariapiadies]

Could you suggest me an updated book for ielts general test that includes writing, speaking, listening and reading? Thanks ☺️

[@hardeepsinghdhillon3970]

Please make more videos like this, I just started recently ❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@Saito________25]

Thanks❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're welcome 😊

[@anooshayanisha6886]

I believe it's the easiest way to understanding the tips to everyone .... I will practice and hope so will get good band.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@girlwithluv006]

Literally the most handsome teacher I ever seen in my life

[@joanmerylong3248]

Hi Chris! If i can ask something please. During the writing test, are we given a sheet of paper for scribbling and another for the answer? Also, are erasures acceptable?

[@Augustine_Joy]

Thank you so much for the video. Please when starting a new paragraph is it relevant to have indentation after skipping a line?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

No.

[@ejiroeseorodesnr2693]

Hello Chris, can we have an heading? Like saying Cancelling of my Part-time Course... feedback please

[@janekamutingondo3932]

❤thank you

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Welcome!

[@specific319]

when we are writing methods or approaches, ** qualified workers would be shortlisted or will be shortlisted? which one will be more appropriate ?

[@Nordia-pz9ou]

Good😊

[@josephinetawo2220]

Please can you add " I look forward to your favourable response"?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

If you want. Won’t make any difference.

[@ikram6425]

thank you

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're welcome!

[@khanhbui2305]

I'm taking my test tomorrow !!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Good luck!

[@obengjemima6477]

Goodluck❤

[@chetanjitkaur1095]

Thank you so much for posting this video, I am also preparing for exam and this is really helpful. Could you plz also upload all types of letter with explanation.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, we have lots in this channel. Please feel free to browse. If you need help with your IELTS test preparation, send us an email and we'll be happy to help.

[@gonegirl3954]

I took the test today and the writing task 1 had a graph where y axis data wasn’t labelled. There were dotted lines and other pattern of lines that were supposed to represent 4 countries. So I mentioned “let’s consider dotted lines as country A,B ” and did that for all 4, in the overview paragraph. I prepared for just 5 days and hadn’t come across these type of questions. Was it the correct way to approach it or will there be deduction of points for assumption when data isn’t mentioned?

[@asadbekkhalilov9211]

Hi Chris Is it also in academic writing 😢? Or only in general

[@PriotaRoy]

Any wh question/Question mark is allowed in formal letter?

[@saipraneeth8502]

ieltsliz is backkk

[@mariyaabbasi3843]

Need such type of lesson for ielts academic writing task 1 as well.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you might find this video helpful. If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6e5kIOdn76fp7c |

[@sanamkhatibi106]

It was really useful and well explained 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@luonghuy9041]

Hi Chris, thank you for the videos. I got a 7 in writing by following simple strategies. You are such a professional teacher 🤍

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Great job!

[@corpzxplays]

Can you make full video on table of part 1 it’s very difficult with lots of data

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Sure. Should be out in the next few months.

[@corpzxplays]

@@Ieltsadvantage sir my exam is in 15 days 😂 can you plz hurry sir kindly

[@albertrebla]

😂​@@corpzxplays

[@UmarjonRaximberdiyev]

Which book is it?

[@Sara-wn5sn]

hope to get 7 overall on my ielts

[@AnimeZShow]

Hey chris, are the VIP courses like the writing course suitable for ielts academics or is it only for general ielts ?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there! The VIP Course covers both academic and general training. For a brief overview and to learn how to join, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvIcnmOf56ogbc. If you have further questions, send us an email and one of our team members will be happy to assist.

[@mdwive9290]

Thank you Sire! I got 7.5 overall L 8.5, R 7.5, S 7, W6 .. Thanks to you man! ❤ You are the only one i followed in my journey of IELTS.. so thank you.. Practise really is the key in IELTS. Dont overlook simple things guys. I messed up in the reading section i wrote True False instead of Yes No or else it would be a 8.5 in reading as well for me 😿. But overall Im happy with what i got. THANKKK YOUUUUUU CHRISSS..HAVE A GOOD DAY!🥰

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Nice work!

[@komilovalyukobondmantaj232]

Hey, Chris! I have been watching your videos to improve my task 2. I have just written my best essay ever. I would really love if your or someone with experineve gave feedback on this. The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will this cause? What can be done to solve these problems? There are many towns and cities built in past centuries. However, their liveability and suitability no longer matches for today's standards compared to those times. This essay will demonstrate how the infrastructure such as the lack of proper roadways and sewage systems lead to some major problems, and how building roads and sewers can help solve them. One major problem of the old cities is that they do not have suitable pavements for transportation. For example, in most European cities, roads are paved with cobblestone. People, in these areas, must drive their vehicles slowly due to the inconvenient road, and to prevent a possible damage to their cars. Moreover, cities and towns built in previous centuries do not have appropirate sewers. That is to say, they do not have equipments to filter out the waterwaste. Therefore, the waste is not cleaned, and as a result causes some serious diseases. For instance, according to recent medical research, it has been discovered that in 1850s,the collected waste in sewers caused some severe diseases in London. One possible way of solving the kind of problem mentioned above is to build proper roads for smooth transportation. Although, considering the fact the nostalgia may hit hard when it comes to replacing the cobblestones with asphalt, convenience should always be first priority over luxury. Furthermore, building new sewers or upgrading the ones that already exist is a way-to-go. This approach not only disposes of any possibilty of random diseases caused by the waste filled in sewers, but it also helps to clean the water contributing to the agriculture. For example, in 2010, in Samarkand, the goverment decided to build more advanced sewers with modern requirements. As a result, the waterwaste, now, is being cleaned and used in the agriculture. In conclusion, there are some infastructural cases such as the lack of a sewage system and asphalt roads that can cause diseases and rough driving in older cities and towns. They can be solved via building or upgrading sewers and roadways.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@yukiigarashi4170]

I would say 6.5 I am also at 6.5 in writing 😊

[@theEpicme13]

Hey Chris! Just wanted to drop in and say thank you because I got back my IELTS results and got an 8.5 overall (L9, R9,S8,W7.5), I’ve given the IELTS before but always got an 8 overall so 8.5 was a welcomed surprise. The only issue was that I usually got an 8.5 in speaking and I always wondered what stopped me from getting a 9 so the 8 band was a little surprising. I’ve never gotten professional IELTS training so have never gotten my skills checked outside of the test itself so haven’t gotten real feedback. I’d love to do a mock exam with you one day and see what’s the outcome! Just out of curiosity 😅 Nevertheless, good luck to everyone who’s studying for their IELTS! Remember that practice is really the only way to succeed. Consume content in English to increase your vocabulary and watch videos from reliable sources like IELTS advantage. You can’t hack your way through IELTS so don’t waste time trying to and just be consistent with your practice.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Congratulations!

[@sandrababu6329]

Is the second line of the first paragraph start from half of the line sir ?

[@hosseinzeinalifard3454]

Thanks Chris for this to-the-point video. I just wonder how I can come up with ideas for letters; for task 2, I can read articles, books etc in order to learn how to generate ideas but for letters I don't where I can get help!!!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-zZ3uXZs2nqtU. This lesson will teach you how to generate ideas for Writing Task 2. I'm sure you'll find it helpful. If you need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@hosseinzeinalifard3454]

@@Ieltsadvantage Thanks but as I explained, I need help with ideas for letters!!!

[@hosseinzeinalifard3454]

@@Ieltsadvantage Thanks but as I mentioned, my problem with idea generation is with Task 1 General Training.

[@nursyboy]

Great 👍. But to begin your letter.is it correct to indent first or not?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

The article on our website entitled "Skip a Line and Use a Pencil" will help you answer your question.

[@nodirjonasqarov1760]

On your VIP lesson you said Read Qs Skim the text 4 general meaning Take K words from Qs Read choices Predict Read text using Kwords I’m having to read the text and Qs twice

[@user-ti4ht8sl9j]

Pls 1 video for task 1 academic ❤❤❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

More than 1 on our channel already.

[@user-ti4ht8sl9j]

@@Ieltsadvantage yes I hv watched that But i couldn't find the lectures for map and process types of questions pls.do help me chris. 💓❣️

[@timestampAi]

April 18, academic test. Watching this just for knowledge.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Good luck!

[@user-xs2gg3ke2n]

Same here

[@hopeodabi1664]

L-8 W-6.5 S-8 R-6.5… overall 7.5 😞 0.5 away from what I needed but thanks Chris. You got a huge fanbase in 🇳🇬

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Well done!

[@jashangrewal1439]

Hir sir I request uh to make latest videos on academic ielts for the year 2024 and all the videos should be compiled in one Playlist. Now I am confused from where to watch which Playlist. Pls consider my request

[@riyadhaliwal4765]

Gr8

[@israsayed]

This is for general exams only right?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Yes.

[@masudesl]

Mashallah ❤️❤️

[@Fc_Game_Theorytv]

I have a question Mr.Chris, what type of writing task 1 is it, is it in IELTS tests

[@yukiigarashi4170]

General Training is writing letter Academic are line graph,pie chart, map,etc.

[@Fc_Game_Theorytv]

@@yukiigarashi4170 thank you so much

[@angkonahmed316]

Hey chirs give us more video general training task 1 and 2

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there! We have videos all over the channel dedicated to this. Also, you can check out our website for great articles about the Writing Tasks. If you have further questions, send us an email and one of our team members will be happy to assist.

[@Sh1kai-us]

What kind of writing task 1 is that? I have never seen something like that before? Have the format of ielts changed?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should check this article on our website titled 'IELTS Writing Task 1: Everything You Need to Know'. I'm sure you'll find it helpful. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@Kazikhairul508]

❤❤❤

[@evangelinesaisiadolwa667]

Is it a must to include addresses ?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

No.

[@mutabarsharifbaeva8868]

Is it Ielts writing task 1?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Yes, it is. I hope you find it helpful. If there's anything we can assist you with regarding your IELTS preparation, please feel free to reach out.

[@neverever2967]

I can't believe that you can get 9 band with this letter.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Why?

[@user-tz3mm2kc7x]

I need to cancel booking because requirement newzealand return ticket

[@tobsbeddings8010]

I need a personal coach for ielts class ,I am stuck at 6.o.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, we'd be delighted to help you achieve your desired band scores. Please send us an email so we can discuss the options available to you.

[@b.3lz75]

I am going to do my ielts exam after 20 days I want an advice for writing rask 1 and reading

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@timestampAi]

POV: You are academic guy and your mind forced you to watch.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Fair play!

[@preetisundan3751]

Same strategy applies to General ielts exam

[@Ieltsadvantage]

This is for General.

[@akamoon6201]

What? Writing task 1 can be kind of this? I thought writing task 1 includes only graphics bar charts and etc. is it rarely task? I mean in IELTS

[@vuhalinh2610]

The writing task 1 you normally know is IELTS academic. In IELTS general writing task 1 is writing a letter.

[@akamoon6201]

Thanks

[@Fatimamudassarvlogs]

Hi tomorrow is my exam 🤞🏻just pray for me guys I need 7 bands

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Good luck!

[@ibrahimbhairy2299]

باذن الله تعالى موفقه اختي الكريمه ربنا يكرمك

[@mohmmedal-slahat1520]

How much did you get? I hope more than 7 bands

[@Abo-Mashhour]

لو سمحتوا قولوا لي من يون ابدا وكيف

[@virendersinghviru5305]

U will get 8ban

[@azamova_m]

🥂❤️‍🔥🤗

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Thanks!

[@TheOneHong]

taken academic one

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Good luck.

[@goodgame6941]

sorry sir what is this , task 1 was always a diagram or something so why is it different??

[@Ieltsadvantage]

That’s for Academic. This is for General.

[@goodgame6941]

@@Ieltsadvantage Aaa ok, i have never see this before 😅thanks, which one do you advice to learn and take an exam?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Depends on where and what you’re applying to.

[@zoyanharoon5795]

Unique and unstable way of teaching....!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Unstable?

[@shalltear4285]

Hello everyone, my exam is next month already and this video scared me a lot. I have never heard about this kind of Task 1 Writing. Do they really exist in the actual Ielts test. Please someone shed some light for me 🥲🥲🥲

[@musamthethwamubata1627]

Hey there. Yes they do exist. There's task 1 and task 2 in Writing.

[@musamthethwamubata1627]

My Speaking test is on the 3rd of April and the rest 27nth of April

[@musamthethwamubata1627]

Good luck

[@balbalbalbal6083]

Thanks ❤

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You're welcome 😊