Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: • Say why you would like to go on the trip • Suggest what you could do to help during the trip • Ask other questions about the trip

Dear Sir, I hope you are doing well. The purpose of writing
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letter is to express my interest in going on a Canada
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with my daughter and her classmates.
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, I would like to know what kind of accommodations and transportation will be provided for the group, the duration of the
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, and the itinerary of the
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. The activities planned during the
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and their educational value.
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, I have been to Canada more than a few times recently.
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, I had an opportunity to explore its rich culture, food and weather.
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that, most of Dhruvi's peers know me very well and I think they will
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enjoy my company.
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, as I am certified in CPR I can immediately provide first aid, if required. Beyond
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, in the past, I have led many tourist groups who have visited our city, so I have experience in guiding tourists, which could be a great asset for you. Please let me know if you would like to get any additional information. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours faithfully, Adam.

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coherence and cohesion
Try to group related questions together for clarity. For instance, you could separate questions about the itinerary and accommodations into distinct sections.
task achievement
Consider giving more personal examples related to your experiences in Canada that may further illustrate why you would be a great fit for this trip.
task achievement
You effectively expressed your interest and provided relevant details about your experience, which adds to your overall appeal as a volunteer.
coherence and cohesion
Your letter is well-structured, with clear paragraphs making it easy to follow your points.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Enthusiastic
  • Chaperone
  • Itinerary
  • Accommodations
  • Logistics
  • Overseeing
  • Cultural exchange
  • Assist
  • Supervise
  • Engage
  • Responsibilities
  • Bilingual
  • First aid certified
  • Emergency protocols
  • Team-building activities
  • Communication skills
  • Safety measures
  • Childcare experience
  • Transport arrangements
  • Educational objectives
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