IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics April & May 2025

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Take a look at some of the latest IELTS General task 1 questions that have been seen on recent exams. The letter topics were reported by IELTS student in 2025. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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Your local newspaper would like to have a new regular weekly feature on a subject of interest for readers. Readers are being encouraged to make suggestions sent in an e-mail to the newspaper. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: Suggest a topic that you think would be popular. Say why it would be of interest Explain why it is more relevant/interesting than other topics

Write a letter to the company. In your letter: introduce yourself explain what sort of job you would like to do and say what experience and skills you have

You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office. In your letter, – give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat – explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction – ask about what action will be taken to improve the service

Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: explain why the occasion is special ask for her assistance set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans

You would like to apply for a full-time position at an international airport. Write to the human resource department and say. -What job you are interested in -Explain what you are currently doing -Why do you think you are best candidate for the job

You recently organised an all- day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter, - Say what the participants liked about the hotel - Explain why they were unhappy about the food - Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. In the letter • give details about the concert • describe how you won the tickets • explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you

A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter Ÿ describe what this book was about Ÿ explain how this book influenced you Ÿ say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

You recently stayed at a hotel and had a bad experience. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter: Explain the issues you faced Describe how they affected you Suggest what the hotel should do to improve

You had borrowed a book from the public library however, when You reached home, you found that some important pages were torn away. Write a letter to the librarian explaining the situation. You should - Mention the book - Mention the pages - Suggest what can be done.

Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter, you should: • Tell why it is not possible • Give him alternative choice to live • Invite him or her to come in the future

A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: * explain why you are writing * describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it * recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.

You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look verysimilar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter say which points in the articles you agree with, explain ways in which your town centres is different from most other town centres, and offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.

You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph Explain why you need that particular photograph Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it

You are attending a night course at the school. You are not happy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director about this. What course you are studying? What you are not happy about. What you expect from the school director.

You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter -say where you think you left the papers -explain why they are so important -tell the manager what you want him/her to do

You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter, • explain the situation • describe your problems and why it is difficult to work • state what kind of changes you would prefer

A friend of your is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter *give details of the course you took at the university *explain why you recommend the university *give some advice about how to apply

Topic 2. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can't sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter describe the problem with the dog explain why it is important for you to sleep  outline what your neighbours could do about the situation.

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter ● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this ● give details of how you have benefited from the club ● explain why you want to leave Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

You are not happy with the course you are doing at collage and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the collage director requesting to change your course. You should include details about: •what course are you doing now •why you are not satisfied with that course •what course you would like to change

Letter to a Cinema Manager Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter: Describe the jacket Describe where you were seated Explain what you want to be done

You work for a company. You have seen someinfornation online about a training course that would be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In the letter: Give details of the course Say how the course would be useful Explain how the company could help you to do this course.

*Question* You wanted to buy a book from a book store but could not find the book in your city. You want to know if you can get it from the same book store in another city. Write a letter to the manager of the book store. * Explainthe details of the book * Why you need the book * How you would pay for it

1-04: Task 1 letter to a friend asking for his help to make a website. In your letter, you should: describe what kind of website you want say when you want the site to be done explain how vital the website is to you.

You work for an international company and need to take some time off work to celebrate a family event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter ● give details of the family event and why it is important you attend ● say how much time you will need away from the office ● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.

You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take

You wish to apply for a new college course, but you are unsure about the details of cost, duration and subjects posted on the college website. Write an email to the relevant person in admissions at the college, asking them to clarify these points for you. In this email, Say what your interest is Explain why the website is unclear Request the information that you need Begin your letter 'Dear --------

You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday part for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter: - explain the reason for the party - give the date abd time of the party - suggest what the classmate could bring to the party

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, •explain why you want to take time off work •give details of the amount of time you need •suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

You need to take three days off work because of an important event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter Explain why you have to take time off work Give details such as when and where of the event Approving the importance of the event related to your work Suggest who could cover your place while you are away

You are going on a short training course at a college in Greenmount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter: •explain your situation •describe the accommodation you require •say when you will need it

You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there. Write a letter to a property agent

You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment. Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter: Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program Apologize and offer to come at a different time

You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include: Which position you are considering What questions you have about it How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply.

There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter: Describe the problems Explain how these problems are affecting the public Suggest some changes that could be made Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter: describe the situation explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about The promotion The celebration Their accommodation

You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job Write a letter to the shop or comapany which supplied the quipment in your letter 1. Describe the problem with the equipment 2. explain how this problem is affecting you work 3. say what you want the shop or company to do

You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting . Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting . In your letter •Describe the meeting •Explain the problems with the service •Suggest what the meeting organiser should do

Write a letter to the cinema manager to inform him/her that you have lost your bag in the cinema. In your letter you should: Tell exactly what happened and when - Explain where you think you left the bag - Ask the manager to help find your bag

You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter ● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this ● give details of how you have benefited from the club ● explain why you want to leave

ASSGNMENT There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter: 1. Describe what the problems are 2. Explain how these problems are affecting you 3. Suggest what you would like the company to do

You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter: Explain what the favor was Describe how this favor helped you Offer compensation

You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager you are not able to collect the refund and suggest a refund method and say what do you want him to do

You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain where you hide the keys describe what your friend needs to do in your absence say when you are coming back Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear

There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter -describe the complaints that have been made - say why the reception area is important - say why the reception area could be improved

Your manager has asked you to arrange a programme for three first day at work of a new employee. You can only be there for the morning Write a letter to your manager. In your letter - Explain why you can only be there for the morning. - ⁠say how you could help the new employee in the morning. - ⁠suggest what the new employee could do in the afternoon.

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