IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics May & June 2026

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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 2026. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter advise them of your situation explain how this is affecting you request a new card You do NOT need to write any addresses.

You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or She always has parties and friends visiting. write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the roommate.

you ordered a book online for exam preparation. It has been some time since you purchased it and you still have not received your book. Write a letter to the e-commerce company about that. 1. Describe your order 2. Explain the importance 3. Say what you want the company to do for you

You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter: Explain why you are interested in helping Give details of suitable experience suggest ways you might help with the event.

Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter: describe a local environmental issue in your area explain how you can help suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.

You have seen an adverstisement for weekend work in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. You must apply in writing. Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter . Introduce yourself . Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job . ask what work you would be expected to do

You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter, say: • what the content of the music concert is • where and when the music concert is • why you think your friend should go to this concert

One Of Your Friends Recently Had A Birthday Celebration, But You Missed It And You Forgot To Tell Your Friend That You Couldn’t Attend. Write A Letter To Your Friend. In Your Letter: – Explain Why You Missed It – Explain Why You Didn’t Tell Your Friend – And Say What You Would Like To Do To Show That You Are Sorry

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her explain how to apply for the job

the system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. this is causing problems for you and your neighbors. write a letter to the local rubbish collection system is not working properly. write a letter to the local council. In your letter describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly explain how this is affecting you and your neighbors suggest what should be done about the problem

You want to apply for a part-time job. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter: - Introduce yourself. - Explain why you are interested in the job. - Outline your relevant experience and skills.

You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter: &Explain which course you are interested in. &Say what you know about the university. &Explain why you should receive the scholarship.

You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - describe the public event - explain why you think he/she would like the event - tell him/her about the other activities you can do

You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter introduce yourself and say when the incident happened describe what you saw and heard say what you would like the bus company to do about it

you are taking a course at a local college. the deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. write a letter to your teacher. in your letter introduce yourself. explain why you have not handed in the project yet. request more time to do it.

Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say why a driving licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips

Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter. What book you are looking for?  Why you need this book How you plan to purchase the book.

You are living I a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is coming soon to visit you for several days. Write an email to you friend, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need Saying why you need them. Making arrangements to meet.

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter,
 - invite him or her to a public event in your country 
 - describe the public event 
 - explain other plans you have for your friend when he or she visits.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: give details of your study plans explain why you want to get a part-time job suggest how your friend could help you find a job You should write at least 150 words.

Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to local council. In your letter Give details how you and your friends or family use the centre Explain why the sport and leisure centre is important for the local community Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

A friend of yours 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....................,

Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. •In your letter: Give a brief description of the business •Mention what you’d like to be there on the website. •Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.

The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper: - Where did you hear this news and your opinion? - The reason why you protest it - Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development

Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city. • describe your city • describe your job • describe the arrangements for him to visit you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....,

You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered amajor flaw, write a letter to the Company In your letter - Intoduce yourself - explain the situation - say what action you would like to company to take.

You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to an organizer about the meeting details What you did not like about the hotel what you want organizer to do about it?

You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card. Write to the local police station, giving details of who you are, what happened and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.

You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country. Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter describe a news story in your country explain why people are interested in it say how the story personally relates to you

You have just read a newspaper article with incorrect information. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter - Report the error to the editor - Correct the error in the article - Suggest the newspaper what to do with it.

You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager and explain what happened. Describe the watch and ask them to help you find it.

The company you work for has decided to close the cafeteria as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director: - Give reasons of low usage - How will it affect the staff - Suggest ways to improve it

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter: state your reason for writing describe the problem and your concerns explain what you would like the Principal to do.

You visited a hotel last week and left some items behind. Write a letter to the manager stating 1. Details of your stay 2. How important the items are to you 3. How you would want the items to the sent to you

You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.

Your children go to a local school that requires volunteers to accompany school science trips Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter: - Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school - Explain why you are interested in the position - Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children

A friend has agreed to look after your six year old son, house and pet while you are working abroad for two weeks. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • give instructions about your son with his everyday school routine • give instructions about how to care for your pet • give instructions about other household duties Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

Your friend has asked you to teach English to their child. However, you do not have any English books so would like to borrow some from your teacher. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter say which course you are taking describe the type of books you need to borrow ask to borrow the books

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.

A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you are looking forward to the visit Describe the accommodations you have available for your friend Suggest some things to do during the visit.

You bought a ticket to a music concert. However, you are unable to go, so you decide to offer your ticket to a friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- - Tell your friend the details about the concert. - Explain why you are unable to go. - Explain how your friend can receive your ticket.

You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter your friend. In your letter: Say where you are going Describe your house Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house •You should •You do NOT need to write your own address

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In the letter: explain why you were at the restaurant describe the problems write about the action you want the manager to take

Write a letter to a friend. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. a) apologize for damaging the product b) explain what happened c) say how are you going to fix the issue

You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter: Say which part-time course you booked Explain why you need to cancel your booking Ask about booking a different course

Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write a letter to your friend. In your email, recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together

You have recently bought some camping equipment but it was faulty. You phoned the shop but no action has been taken. Write a letter to the shop maneger. In your letter, -Describe the problem with the equipment -Explain what happened when you phoned the shop -Say what you would like the maneger to do

You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter, introduce yourself say why you want to extend the contract mention what changes you would recommend in the contract Write at least 150 words.

You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: •explain what you like about his new house •describe what you enjoyed most about your stay •suggest when and where you could meet next

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