IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics August & September 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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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia Write at least 150 word

A lot of people find it difficult to write letters and often avoid doing so altogether. Letter writing is a dying art. Do you agree with this statement? Give some reasons and relavent examples.

You have recently started working in a new company. write a letter to your friend. In your letter Explain why you changed job discribe your new job tell him/her about other news

Write a letter to a company to ask about having them develop a website for your business. In your letter: – Give a brief description of the business – Explain what you’d like to be there on the website – Provide some ideas on use of images on the web site.

A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary work. In your letter •Explain why you want to do voluntary work at the museum. •Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful. •Gives details of when you would be available for work.

You have recently moved to a new flat. Unfortunately, you lost some money the other day, and cannot afford to pay next month's rent which is due. Write a letter to the landlord explaining the situation that you will pay as soon as your parents send the money Also, mention that there are some pridem with the flat.

You recently attended a course at a local college and you enjoyed it. Write a letter to the course instructor. In your letter: Explain why you took the course Describe what you enjoyed about the course Suggest any improvements for the course

You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket, Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter ●tell him/her why you were speaking with the employee ●describe the employee's rude behaviour ●explain what you'd like the manager to do

You would like a temporary job working in a summer camp which runs sport and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer. Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter: • Explain what sort of job you would like to do. • Describe your personality. • Say what experience and skills you have.

Your friend will be staying at your home, but you can’t be there. Write a letter in which you explain: - How the keys will get to him/her - How to use the electrical appliances - Recommend some interesting places to visit

Write a letter to company when you forget to return a car on time

You recently bought some new furniture for your living room online. You were told that the furniture would arrive within 5 working days, but it has been 2 weeks, and it has still not arrived. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In the letter, • explain that the furniture has not arrived • describe what happened when you phoned the shop • say what you would like the manager to do

You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.

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.

Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction - Ask to consider alternate site for airport construction No less than 150 words

You believe that your local library needs some improvements. Write a letter to the library manager to suggest changes.

You have read a magazine article that mentioned a place you are familiar with. There was a mistake in the article. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine and say:  What the error was  Explain that you are familiar with the place  Why it is important to correct the error

3)Topic -Task 1 -Informal One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mark,

!"ou work (or an internation,1 company, and wou[d like to spend six months working in its h,ad office in anoth,r cour,try. Write a letter to your manager. In your fetter • explain why yoq want tp wcfrk in· the company�s head office for six months • say how your work coulcfc be done while you are away • ask for hisllJer help in ijrranging it

Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day. Write a letter to the organizer and say: •What topics would you like them to cover? •Why would it be interesting for students? • Ask questions about the arrangement

Recently returned from overseas by air and left a valuable item on the plane. Write a letter to the airline manager -Describe the item -Why it is important to you -What you would likr the airline manager to do

On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of the lost item. Write a letter to the insurance manager. In your letter: describe the item you lost, explain how you lost it, tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.

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

You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter. Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment Say what happened because of the problem Explain what you would like the company to d

You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning Explain why you had to be at the other event Explain what you will do to catch up Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

You have recently applied for a course at the college and have been accepted. However , you cannot join the course due to some reasons. Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter, •which course you have applied for •why you cannot join the course •ask about the possibility of the course in the future

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter : 1. Explain the reason for the noise 2. Apologise 3. Describe what action you will take Start with Dear, Mr. Zaveri and Mr. Dalal

You have visited a store and bought set of china tea cups which later you found broken but store denied to replace it. Write a letter to the manager of the store describing situation. In your letter add following points: •State what problem you had with the purchased item. • Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem. • Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.

a museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpiad work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.

You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter, •describe the event •mention what arrangements have already been made •say how your friend can help

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter explain why you are writing describe what went wrong with the meal and service suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant You do NOT need to write any addresses

Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he or she is doing about celebrating Nes Year in different countries. write a letter to your friend. in your letter write a letter to your friend. In your letter : Say how important new year is to people in your country . Describe now new year is celebrated in your country . Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country.

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give contact details for when you are away •give instructions on how to care for your pet •describe other household duties

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.

You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Describe the city you moved to • Tell him/her about your new job • Invite him/her to visit you You do NOT need to write any addresses

ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are ask what activities are available ask what the joining procedure is You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must changa the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.In your letter Explain the important event Apologise for the situation Suggest a new arrangement

You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: • explain why you changed your previous job • describe your new job • tell him/her your other news

You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion. Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter: Explain your varied achievements over the past two years Express your interest in growing with the company Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Phillips,

Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen. Write a letter to the city council. In your letter, •say what the importance of this historic building is • mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down • suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future

Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter 1. say who you are 2.give details about the accident 3. suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.

Your local public library wants improvement to their services and facilities .In order to get ideas from the public , they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing. Write a letter to the librarian.In your letter. . describe what you like about the library . say what you don't like . make suggestions for improvements

Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job to support his studies. In your letter - Describe the job you found for him/her - Explain why this job is good for him/her - Say what he/she needs to do to get the job

There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter: describe the problems explain how these problems are affecting you and others suggest what could be done about it 

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

You have received a job offer for an exciting, new position. Although you are expected to start on September 7th, you are only available to start a week later due to personal reasons. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter: ·       Express your enthusiasm for the job offer ·       Explain the problem ·       Suggest what you can do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Mcllwain,

You have a meeting with your manager next day.Write a letter him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting. In your letter what you have done for the company in the year you worked there what changes you would like to recommend what training you require

A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. •say where you went, •where you stayed, •what you can do there and •what the food was like.

You want to ask your boss for time off work. Write a letter requesting time off work. In your letter 1. why you are requesting time off work 2. give details of dates 3. explain how you will ensure to keep up with your work

You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter •* introduce yourself •*say why you are making this trip •*ask some questions about the city (e.g., places to see, things to do, things to bring)

ELast week, you lost your luggage while traveling on holiday. Luckily, you have travel insurance. Write letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter: - Describe the characteristics of what you lost - Explain how you lost it - Tell the insurance company what you need from them

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