You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, explain why you have changed your job describe your new job tell him/her your other news

Hi Tom, I hope you are doing well

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I am writing

you

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to you

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, I want to tell you about changes in my life. Guess what? I recently changed my work. Two weeks

ago

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ago,

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I got an offer from an international company

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apply

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that produces electronic components. I think

this

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is my dream job. I would be a part of a small group of nano-chip developers. I got a position as

junior

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a junior

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specialist.

Due to

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this

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fact, I started to pack my stuff, because I need to be near my work. I think in one or two weeks, I will find a house or an apartment located in the same area. I do not waste my time on my way to the office. Now I am looking for a new scooter,

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thus

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I want to sell my vehicle. I will inform you later, and I am waiting for your quick response. By the way,

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would be great if we could meet next month. Take care, Max

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Aug 14, 2025

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task response

Explain why you changed job clearly at the start, and add dates if you can. This helps the reader know the reason fast.

coherence and cohesion

Put ideas in separate parts. Start a new paragraph for each main point. Use simple linking words like and, but, then, also.

tone and style

Friendly tone with good opening and closing.

content coverage

You cover the three tasks the letter asks for (why, what is new, other news).

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.

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

5 paragraphs

164 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

I started a new job
I left my old job
I changed my job
why I changed job
I wanted to learn more
I wanted a better fit
I wanted a better work life balance
the old job did not fit
the new job is a good fit
title: project helper
I work with a team
my main tasks are
plan small projects
keep track of tasks
help the team
talk to clients
answer emails
keep files in order
the work is busy
I like it
I learn new things every day
the office is near my home
the people are friendly
I am happy with the move
my other news
I joined a weekend club
I cook more at home
I plan to visit
write back
take care
your friend

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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, explain why you have changed your job describe your new job tell him/her your other news

Structure your letter

Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. For that reason, youth sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only large companies and goverments can make a difference. What extent do you agree or disagree.

Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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.