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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Letters have become increasingly unpopular nowadays.
As a result
 of the advancements in technology, they have been substituted by new forms of communication.
This
 essay will argue why letters are now moderately unnecessary. In the previous decades, sending letters was the only method of communication. Surprisingly, few people still use them until now, despite the new technological devices. They justifiably use these written notes for special occasions
such
 as weddings and birthdays.
Although
this
 might sound outdated,
such
 notes are highly valuable and special unlike electronic messages. Not only are the letters needed for celebrations, but they are
also
 used if a written record is needed unlike phone calls. Even though modern communications are way easier, letters can still appeal to some people. Despite the minor claims that letters are still necessary, it is true that we rarely find them helpful in our daily life.
For instance
, in case of an emergency, it is absolutely preferred to pick up the phone or text the needed person rather than writing them a letter and sending it.
In other words
, electronic devices are more convenient and practical in our busy life.
Additionally
, due to globalization, businesses and individuals trade everything globally, which proves that letters are totally unsuitable for today’s lifestyle.
Finally
, the fact that modern methods provide immediate response is crucial especially for business. These advantages along with others have resulted in the significant decline in the use of letters. In conclusion, it is no doubt that written notes are a sweet gesture which can be used to congratulate someone, but as previously mentioned in
this
 essay; it is impractical to send letters in order to communicate daily.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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