IELTS Writing Task 1 General: Band 9 Structure + Samples

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Are you better at writing formal or informal English?

[@lolishal6848]

Formal writing ✍ ✨

[@dhoomketu21]

Informal

[@canadasinglemum3250]

Both

[@nathiyadhakshinnathiya5440]

Both

[@user-df8qn1gb6i]

Formal

[@abidhassanrayat4223]

I love this man. The way he describes every topic, everything becomes so smooth and clear.❤

[@niftyoptionslivetradingand7231]

I am taking my IELTS computer based test on 16th Oct, the day after tomorrow. Whoever feels I am lucky to have gone through this writing Task 1 video, please hit the like button. Your video made me laugh so much that I am now stress free, the way you have explained the mistakes really made my day, I haven't come across such humor added to teaching and analysis anywhere before hahahahahahaha, really loved it keep it up and I think you are the REAL star among all the fake ones out there on KZbin, I wish you all the best.....thanks and take care bye for now....

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Thank you so much for the kind feedback.

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@nifty what was your score?

[@rutheverest4313]

Because it's on my birthday, one of my wishes is that you succeed and make it to your desired score.

[@shaguftahussain561]

How was your score

[@rafianatuni7694]

This video is a great help! I've been struggling writing my letters and I get confused between formal, semi formal and informal language. Thanks for clearing it out Chris!

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[@akashguharoy341]

@@Ieltsadvantage Very helpful Chris lots of love from India

[@remonananayakkara7261]

Thank you sir I am going to use this writing task 1 letter because I had written before at home.but I didn’t know to write formal and informal letter .thank you it helps me lot of this video .

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You’re welcome

[@niftyoptionslivetradingand7231]

Focus on your spelling and sentence as I can see in your comment you are heading the direction of 6/9 ;-)

[@tinphan9850]

Lucky me, I have 2 online ielts teachers on youtube from now on. The first one is Ngọc Envi Ielts class (sorry i like her more even i just find her channel, she is vnmese so to be honest it is easy for me to learn from her^^), and You Chris from this channel! You guys help me alot for my self-study journey! Thanks

[@MrTunso]

Hie Chris. Thanks for the video. Very insightful. Am writing my test next week

[@yuridaniels2154]

Upon all the teachings i have listened, yours is very simple to understand

[@ramandeepsingh8235]

You are a really good teacher, it was an extremely interesting letter. Thank you.

[@user-goldenbunny]

I am actually preparing for my Multilevel exam and if I take certificate it is appropriate for only Uzbekistan universities. But I want to learn it from Chris and because multilevel exam writing task 1 is similar to general ielts writing task 1 I am learning it not uzbek teachers because there are many unprofessional and fake online teacher's in the telegram. I believe you are the most reliable teacher😊😊😊

[@jrhoops9570]

My problem is I didnt experience that situation so I dont have any idea 😅😭😭😭😭

[@akuraja8334]

Yeah this is same with me

[@mrguest06]

Just make things up, even though it’s challenging

[@sandhya641]

Same with me

[@happydavvy]

😂😂😂😂

[@musicislife4003]

Yeah same here, I don’t get ideas about topics i’m not familiar for example technology, globalization, ecomomy 🥲🥲🥲

[@julietkuru9236]

Thanks for bringing to my knowledge of letter writing. I thought is only easy that is required.

[@coolpras26]

There is actually something called semi-formal. If you're asked to write a letter to your neighbour (who has just moved in next door) inviting them to a party you're throwing. In this case, it isn't quite formal, as they are not a building manager or your manager. But they are also not your friend exactly, as you don't really know them. This means this is actually semi-formal and things get tricky here. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@NawRooz]

Thank you for assisting in getting prepared for IELTS test

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[@sharontincyprescilla5291]

Simplest techniques to tackle the mountain of IELTS writing task 1 thank you bosss

[@user-ii4kz7pl6w]

Quarter-formal is so funny, I was literally on the floor😂

[@gurkiransandhu8832]

I can't believe that we can use this number of contracted words in informal letter. I was told to never write them. Thankyou

[@safinaumair3033]

Sir ur way of teaching is very effectful and nice..thnk yoy

[@Ieltsadvantage]

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[@safinaumair3033]

@@Ieltsadvantage sir im ok in all the modules bt very weak in writing skillss..nd i have a test on 14 of september

[@adeesooluwaseyi3767]

We have two methods of writing in IELTS, which method of writing did u use in writing this task1

[@joelsalve360]

Hey Chris could you please make more videos about academic writing task 1, as it seems I struggle a lot for this particular section ?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Yes, you’ll find that on our channel.

[@gcinumuzigola4797]

Tomorrow i have my final ielts exam and I came across this. Thanks Chris . 27 April 2024

[@Larrie24]

Same here tomorrow

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Good luck!

[@judithheymann4845]

Thanks Chris Very insightful

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You're welcome! I'm glad you found it insightful. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

[@springseason8404]

thanx dear I learnt a lot from your video.

[@chikanlemadim6510]

Thanks so much for this video, it has made task1 easy and clear for me

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You are most welcome, Chika. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@rumakhan9873]

Sir please can you make explaination video on Cambridge official guide to ielts book.

[@as.t544]

Thank you it was helpful

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[@asifa.ameenmuhammedameen134]

this vedio is grat and very helpfull i would realy appeciate to you for making these kind of vedios

[@shajadulislam2099]

thank you sir. you are doing such a great job.

[@ZiaVallente]

Yehey so excited for this!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Same!

[@emekaocp]

Hi, I noticed you never introduced yourself in the formal letter to the airline. Is that ideal?

[@ridwan3548]

Big respect, thank you.

[@user-rj3tk1oi6p]

Just understood now. Task 1 is okay

[@israrahmedy]

Nice and amazing guide

[@jackie3382]

One thing to note in these letters. When the plane left without you. How can they remove your bag from the plane and escort you out of the airport. (Remove bag from the plane, did they remove before the plane take off?)

[@Subhanvlogs087]

Thinking the same😂

[@kameliakami4777]

Best teacher ever!

[@mardianputri5557]

Thank you Sir 🙏. It was great lesson✨🔥

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[@user-jp2ui2id7o]

Excellent explanation 👌 👏 ❤ thank you

[@shanthirajan4239]

Do we need to write a last para that says looking forward..

[@MuhammadSaeed-sx3cb]

Thank you Chris for wonderful lesson.

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[@ouramazingnature]

I thought we can't use contractions in any of IELTS' modules

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should use contractions (where possible) in Task 1 General Training informal letters, but you should not use them in formal letters. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@worldinformation287]

Thanks to make it easy

[@SHUBHAMMISHRA-ic6xr]

Doubt 1 : Don’t we have to write SUBJECTS for mail or letter ? Doubt 2 : If the nature of letter or email is thanking one do we have to write THANKING YOU down at footer as we do otherwise. Waiting for your response !!

[@nuskisxendoza9869]

Hi Chris! This has been very helpful. I just have one question: If I am writing to a lecturer about why I missed the deadline, I know it is formal, but do I say Dear Mr. Thomas or do I say Dear Sir or Madam. The same question applies to a neighbour.

[@lime9227]

formal

[@0karjun]

Hi Chris, Useful content! You make it easy always! Isn’t that point 2 on informal email should be about impact of missing meeting instead of about missing plane? Correct my understanding, if I am mistaken.

[@conbolac]

Hello, I thought writing task 1 is about the chart, graphs, process, and maps only? Thanks!

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, the lesson in this video is for General IELTS. If you’re taking Academic IELTS, you’ll be required to write a report on a data set, map or process in Writing Task 1. You should check this article on our website titled 'IELTS Preparation - The Ultimate Guide'. 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.

[@user-dc7im3ez9s]

Thank you so much! Writing Task 1 seems so easy now! What about contractions? I thought we should not use them in Writing.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should not use contractions when you are writing an academic essay. If you have any other questions on the IELTS process, please visit our 'Frequently Asked Questions' page on our website. You can also email us anytime and one of our team members will be happy to assist you.

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[@rhoselarcayna9358]

Thank you Chris

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[@ajaratthwal9153]

❤🎉You are the best in explanation, I liked your chanel very much. Stay bless.

[@nirjhorrahman1707]

Sir will it deduct my marks if I don't keep one line space after each paragraph? I wont very well but didn't keep any line between each paragraphs 😢

[@M20Cerena]

Excited

[@muluhclaudethmuluh6904]

What about a family member,is it formal or informal

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, if the question asks you to write to a ‘friend’, it should be an informal letter. If the question asks you to write to anyone else, it should be a formal letter. If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@musicfromyourheart4778]

It was so great😊

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[@adeesooluwaseyi3767]

Pls, Is it on the exam day that we are going to be given the centre number and student number or it will be sent to us

[@biswashlamsal2478]

It will be given in the exam day

[@smartlink4267]

Is there a difference between academic training and general training essay?

[@Olivia-dn2fc]

Pls sir, can I greet in informal letter when I am writing to my friend e.g compliment of the season, how are you buddy ? etc.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should check out this article 'IELTS Advantage- How To Write an Informal IELTS Letter'. I'm sure you will find it helpful. If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@lolishal6848]

Thanks a lot 🙏. Excuse me, What is the difference between academic and general training 🤔???

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Google will help you with that.

[@rohitchatrath5021]

AC is for students; General is for the professionals trying to get PR visa

[@lolishal6848]

@@rohitchatrath5021 thank you loads

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It’s more complicated than that.

[@rohitchatrath5021]

I've shown the tip of the iceberg; rest of the details will be elaborated on by Mr Pell

[@ammarturky5402]

I remember being advised everywhere not to use a contraction during the IELTS Writing test....

[@belayoucha]

Hi Chris. For the informal email, you made the same story about missing the flight for the meeting with your friend while on the note they didn't tel you about any missing flight or a plane ! Is it ok to add to the story something ?

[@manreet4936]

Hlo sir..... Is it for academic or general training

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GT

[@amritsidhu6356]

For general ones

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GT

[@amairahmed3898]

hey chris , i have one doubt regarding this video . as you mentioned that the aircraft already left without you , then how can they remove your bags from it ?

[@___ayo1021]

So for example writing to neighbours, family friends, or immediate families like uncles or friends father or mother or your tutor??? What category of letter does it fall under. Formal or informal?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should check this article on our website titled 'Writing Task 1 Sample Letters - Formal & Informal'. 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.

[@curiousobserver6077]

Is it okay to write a 40-60 words paragraph for a bullet point like "introduce yourself"? Wouldn't that be too long for such information?

[@diorjohn5446]

Hi there, can we write the day and date details in this letter?

[@rumakhan9873]

Cousins or relative formal or in formal

[@obedavila4993]

Do they have the same score if it is written in any way or does the formal one have a better score?

[@et7823]

Thanks 🎉

[@nandinichoudhary2329]

Can we send writing tasks for evaluation.

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Hi Nandini, if you're interested in getting your writing checked, we can offer you our writing correction service. Please send us an email so we can discuss the available options for you. You can check the description box for our contact details. We look forward to hearing from you!

[@AmanpreetKaur-lf4ut]

I didnt skip a line...will it effect my score

[@salmanahmed3743]

If I join your courses. How do you normally teach?

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[@harmansahi7690]

"Relative" is also informal

[@nwabuezeogechi2724]

Is address not needed for the letter?

[@bouriachenorette6581]

Would you save the video please?

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Sure.

[@bouriachenorette6581]

@@Ieltsadvantage Thank you so much.

[@dsleek26]

But I thought we can't pluralize d word staff?

[@curiousobserver6077]

Would it be okay to write a letter to my boss using contractions? (e.g. we are in friendly relationships and it would be awkward if I start talking formally to him).

[@naanwosti3159]

sir in the 3rd para of formal one " They removed my bag from the plane..........." You are not into the plane yet ?

[@kishananuraag]

Hey chris, writing to a close teacher who knew at school, should that be a formal letter? And also all semi-formal letters are treated as formal in ILETS GT?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi Kishan, here's a video to help you with your query: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJyXc4p_pJV7m8U. This lesson will teach you the difference between writing an informal and formal letter. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us.

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Sir how can i get your website to take my ielts preparation properly?

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Same name as this channel. Google it.

[@mizanurrahmanchowdhury7793]

I am a fresher. I watched some of your videos but I think I should watch your video in a serial.So I want to know from which of your vidoe I should s tart

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Hi Mizanur, this video is a good place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZyqloGblKyInLc. I'm sure you'll find it helpful. We also have a range of paid and free courses to help you with your IELTS preparation. If you'd like to hear more about it, simply send our team an email so we can further assist you. You can check the description box for our contact details. We look forward to working with you!

[@watchofficial6602]

OmA, i was thinking what kind of writing it is in the IELTS.. 😵‍💫 I'm in academic..

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Hi there, the lesson in this video is for General IELTS. If you are taking Academic IELTS, please watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nbq3afrL1kZ9E. 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.

[@skullcrusher-9667]

Task 1 & 2 combined give band. Sir How can you give band 9 to jst task 1???

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You’ve misunderstood how the test is scored.

[@dreamandmakeit6221]

Its average of both task 1 and task 2 . So, the both task scored in 9 and take the average.

[@thegamerzzone7483]

Sir please make a video like that on academic task 1

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Thanks for the suggestion. Meanwhile, here's a video about how to get a Band 9 in IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nbq3afrL1kZ9E. We are constantly adding videos to our KZbin channel, please subscribe and click the notification bell to get notified whenever we have new videos. If you have any questions or need our team to help you prepare for your IELTS exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@jimsdigitalmarketing]

how about if they ask us to write a letter to a grandma, formal or inf?

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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.

[@smartlink4267]

Can u guide me plz is there age matters in getting ielts score coz some body told me it's most difficult to achieve 7 band after 40 coz British Council do strict marking with the passage of time as ve get older reply me plz i m from pakistan

[@gurvindersingh971]

Another one resolved.. ☺️

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[@gurvindersingh971]

@@Ieltsadvantage Thanks for regards. I prepare students for IELTS but always recommend them to follow you. But alas, every one wants cooked and sauced 😂 formuliac structures ..

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Sir your offer 10percent off for vip courses is going on??

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Email us for the special link.

[@MandeepKaur-cs8lm]

How to elaborate letter task 1 and I don't understand.

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[@ajotangadsingh6290]

Hi Could you tell me if examiner do not put Why during speaking. Is it negative or positive impact? Plz reply🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Hi there, you should check this article on our website titled ' IELTS Speaking - ✍️ How to Get Band 8 or 9'. 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.

[@kv4431]

Can we write idioms in writing task as you wrote cost an arm and a leg

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Hello, if will take of your subscription of plus2.0 so study material will be downloadable.

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[@macpreet8512]

Is it GT one sir?

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Hi Mac, this lesson is for IELTS General Training Task 1. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@macpreet8512]

@@Ieltsadvantage okay

[@JustinaAfolabiAdeyemo]

Sir, am I to leave a line after dear sir before the introduction

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should check this article on our website titled 'IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 in 5 Easy Steps'. 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.

[@beautyisinmind2163]

Do we lose marks if we write to many "and". I noticed you wrote too many of it while writing an article.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

What would you replace it with?

[@stefanovah]

My experience has been writing "Yours faithfully" and it's informal counterpart at the Right Hand Side.... I'm a bit confused now, is it cool writing either side?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, you should check this article on our website titled 'Writing Task 1 Sample Letters - Formal & Informal'. 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.

[@dastankuspaev9217]

can you write yours sincerely?

[@chinenyejacintha8588]

Hi Chris, should I include dear Sir or Madam in real test or are my suppose to choose either dear Sir or dear madam?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, this article 'IELTS Advantage- IELTS Writing Task 1: Everything You Need to Know' will help answer your question. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us.

[@harpinderkhehra5653]

Hlo sir in real exam in Formal letter I write Dear Mr. smith in starting it is right or worng plz tell me marks will be deducted or not. This letter write to city council. Plz tell me

[@hasnujamal3370]

@@harpinderkhehra5653its fine👍

[@ruthsara2299]

Hi, I just wanted to confirm, during my last Ielts writing exam, I received a letter mentioning that I have to write a letter to a retired family I know who are coming to visit my locality and in that it was mentioned start with Dear ......., So I interpreted that it was Semi formal and started writing saying Dear Mr & Mrs Smith. So was I right? Was it a formal letter format that I had to use since it was not mentioned friend? I have another exam coming up tomorrow so it would be great if you could reply me.

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, if the question asks you to write to a ‘friend’, it should be an informal letter. If the question asks you to write to anyone else, it should be a formal letter. Best of luck with your test!

[@beckyanderson1297]

thank you

[@user-bf1zo9gv3i]

Am perpering to write lELTS general Exams....by October ...

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[@kaydeep.]

Hi Chris Do we need to skip a line after "yours faithfully"?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

Hi there, it is recommended to skip a line after "Yours faithfully" to follow standard conventions of formal letter writing. If you have any further questions or need our team to help you prepare for your exam, please feel free to contact us.

[@navigatormp]

What if a boss is also a friend? Is it informal?

[@Ieltsadvantage]

You’re making it more complicated than it needs to be.

[@parneetkaur1116]

Hi everybody