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

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Dear Ala, I hope you're doing well!! I heard you're thinking about learning to drive and it's an exciting and amazing
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! Getting a driving licence is a big and important step, and it
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many advantages. Having a license means not only going wherever and whenever you want
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easily travel and go somewhere for work and, of course, it’s faster and easier to meet with family and friends. If you're looking for a driving school, I can recommend Viral School Auto. They have a great reputation, and their instructors are patient, experienced, and really good at tailoring lessons to each student's pace. I've heard from others that they make the learning process less stressful, easier
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funnier and even enjoyable! As for some tips, I'd suggest starting with some theory study before your practical lessons. !
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, try to practice as much as possible outside of your lessons. The more time you spend driving, the more unworried you'll become. Good luck, and I'm sure you'll do great! Сan't wait for the fun stories and adventures. Best wishes, Polina.
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coherence cohesion
Pay attention to sentence structure and grammar to improve readability. For example, 'it's an exciting and amazing decission!' could be revised to 'it's an exciting and amazing decision!'.
coherence cohesion
It might be helpful to break up longer sentences for better clarity, e.g., 'Having a license means not only going wherever and whenever you want, you can also easily travel...' can be split into two sentences.
suitable writing tone
The letter maintains a positive and encouraging tone, suitable for giving advice to a friend.
complete response
The response fully addresses all parts of the prompt: why a driving licence is advantageous, recommending a driving school, and giving extra tips.
greeting and closing
The closing of the letter is warm and personal, fitting well with the context of a letter to a friend.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Driving licence
  • Public transportation
  • Independence
  • Daily commutes
  • Emergency transportation
  • Self-reliance
  • Structured learning environment
  • Professional driving instructors
  • Advanced driving techniques
  • Safety awareness
  • Flexible timings
  • Weather conditions
  • Basic vehicle maintenance
  • Traffic signs
  • Theory test material
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