You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter, say: why you are going to this country what kind of accommodation you want when you will arrive You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir/Madam, I hope
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letter to express my interest in a small apartment in Lincoln, United Kingdom. My name is Fagbenro Adekunbi Amaka. I am an international student and I will be relocating to the United Kingdom for my master's degree in accounting. It is an excellent opportunity for me because it will improve my career and provide an opportunity to learn about their culture. I am looking for a small apartment with an excellent view, close to the university and train station. The apartment should
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as WiFi, a kitchen ,a laundry , etc. The tenancy agreement should be for one year , and the rent should be affordable. Having these features will ensure that I am comfortable and focused on my studies.
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October 2025. If there are changes to the accommodation, please let me know so that I can make the necessary adjustments.
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, please can you inform me about the necessary steps and procedures for the tenancy agreement? I will appreciate it . Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to positive feedback. Yours sincerely, Adekunbi Fagbenro

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task response
To improve task response: say why you go, what you want, and when you will come in clear order. Use one idea per paragraph. Stay focused on the request.
coherence and cohesion
To improve coherence and cohesion: make each new idea in a new paragraph, and use linking words like and, also, then to join ideas.
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Clear reason for going to the country.
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Date of arrival and length of stay stated.
writing tone
Polite and formal tone.
structure
Good greeting and closing.

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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